Preventing Parent Burnout for Parents of Children with Special Needs - webinar
2023-08-01 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Please join Dodie Daniels, Regional Coordinator, Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents a webinar on Preventing Parent Burnout for Parents of Children with Special Needs. Extraordinary parenting responsibilities create extraordinary pressures on parents. At the same time, parenting a child with special needs requires energy, focus, and enthusiasm to be effective in our role. The better off we are emotionally and physically, the better off our families will be. Join Parent to Parent NYS for this webinar on Preventing Parent Burnout and discover positive ways to cope with and effectively manage stress.
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The OPWDD Front Door Information Sessions - Spanish
2023-08-02 10:00 - 12:00
ATTEND A FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION TO LEARN ABOUT SUPPORTS AND SERVICES
The OPWDD Front Door Information Sessions outline the process of how you can become eligible for supports and services, the types of supports and services available and where you can go to get assistance.
Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at 10:00 am (Spanish)
Registration link: https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/r527e8a715f4f580d1ce07172f66b6007
If you need assistance, please contact Clara Fournier at 718-430-0761 or clara.fournier@opwdd.ny.gov.
All sessions are presently offered remotely by WebEx. The session length is two hours.
Upcoming Front Door Information Sessions can be found on the OPWDD website here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/get-started/information-sessions.
Registration for a session is required. Once you have found the date and time that works best for you, please click the link to register for the session.
All Regional Offices offer translation services for the language that best fits your needs. If you require a session in a language other than English, Spanish or Chinese, including American Sign Language (ASL), please contact your local Front Door Office. Front Door contact numbers may be found on the OPWDD Website here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/contact-us#access-services-through-front-door.

FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION TO LEARN ABOUT SUPPORTS AND SERVICES - English
2023-08-03 16:00 - 18:00
ATTEND A FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION TO LEARN ABOUT SUPPORTS AND SERVICES
The OPWDD Front Door Information Sessions outline the process of how you can become eligible for supports and services, the types of supports and services available and where you can go to get assistance.
Thursday, August 3, 2023 at 4:00 pm (English)
Registration link: https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/r340721ded03284c9bda1972230f408f4
If you need assistance, please contact Richard Labonte at 585-241-5842 or Richard.S.Labonte@opwdd.ny.gov.
All sessions are presently offered remotely by WebEx. The session length is two hours.
Upcoming Front Door Information Sessions can be found on the OPWDD website here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/get-started/information-sessions.
Registration for a session is required. Once you have found the date and time that works best for you, please click the link to register for the session.
All Regional Offices offer translation services for the language that best fits your needs. If you require a session in a language other than English, Spanish or Chinese, including American Sign Language (ASL), please contact your local Front Door Office. Front Door contact numbers may be found on the OPWDD Website here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/contact-us#access-services-through-front-door.

What Families And Caregivers Need To Know About NYSAA via Zoom
2023-08-04 13:00 - 14:30
What Families and Caregivers Need to Know About NYSAA
Participants will learn:

The criteria for NYSAA eligibility
The type of assessments used to measure a NYSAA student’s performance and how often
How a NYSAA determination affects graduation options and plans for life after high school

*Certificate of completion available upon request*
REGISTER HERE! FREE EVENT!
Call: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org
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Sensory Friendly Film Series: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem movie
2023-08-05 10:00 - 12:30 | Flix Stadium 10, 4901 Transit Road, Lancaster, NY, 14043, United States
Flix Stadium 10 sensory friendly family film series slated to run the first or second Saturday of every month at 10am. The films will be presented with the theatre lights on and the sound lowered.
Dipson Theatres, Inc. acknowledges the needs of social engagement and environmental factors affecting people on the autism spectrum, and hope that this family film series will create an entertainment venue for families to enjoy new releases in a presentation that will suit unique and special needs.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
Saturday, August 5 at 10:00 a.m.
In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, after years of being sheltered from the human world, the Turtle brothers set out to win the hearts of New Yorkers and be accepted as normal teenagers through heroic acts. Their new friend April O’Neil helps them take on a mysterious crime syndicate, but they soon get in over their heads when an army of mutants is unleashed upon them.
Admission is $8.75 per person for both children and adults. Flix will also offer a monthly raffle for attendees to win concession prizes and promotional movie gifts.
Potential guests are encouraged to sign up for the theatre’s weekly email list which will announce each month’s film. Anyone interested can go to www.dipsontheatres.com and sign up for the weekly newsletter.
Contact: Larry Phillips, General Manager, Flix Stadium 10, Larry@dipsontheatres.com, 716-668-1888
4901 Transit Road Lancaster, NY 14043
Flix Stadium 10 – Sensory Friendly Family Film Series (dipsontheatres.com)

FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION TO LEARN ABOUT SUPPORTS AND SERVICES - English
2023-08-08 13:00 - 15:00
ATTEND A FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION TO LEARN ABOUT SUPPORTS AND SERVICES
The OPWDD Front Door Information Sessions outline the process of how you can become eligible for supports and services, the types of supports and services available and where you can go to get assistance.
Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at 1:00 pm (English)
Registration link: https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/raac1b6b9332e8494d388648d8a79c82f
If you need assistance, please contact Cortney Zielasko 315-793-9600 ext. 622 or Cortney.L.Zielasko@opwdd.ny.gov.
All sessions are presently offered remotely by WebEx. The session length is two hours.
Upcoming Front Door Information Sessions can be found on the OPWDD website here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/get-started/information-sessions.
Registration for a session is required. Once you have found the date and time that works best for you, please click the link to register for the session.
All Regional Offices offer translation services for the language that best fits your needs. If you require a session in a language other than English, Spanish or Chinese, including American Sign Language (ASL), please contact your local Front Door Office. Front Door contact numbers may be found on the OPWDD Website here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/contact-us#access-services-through-front-door.

When You Are Considering a Developmental Evaluation for Your Child: A Parent’s Perspective to Assist Your Visit - Webinar
2023-08-09 19:00 - 20:00
Please join Julia Luppino, Regional Coordinator as she presents a webinar on When You Are Considering a Developmental Evaluation for Your Child: A Parent’s Perspective to Assist Your Visit. This presentation provides an overview of the parent’s perspective when planning for a child’s developmental evaluation. This webinar will not be looking at specific tests or types of evaluations. Instead, we want to share some tips and potential suggestions that we have learned based on our own personal experiences when our children were evaluated. We hope that this provides you with information and ideas when planning for your own child’s evaluation.
If you have questions, contact Tina Beauparlant (518) 381-4350.
REGISTER HERE.

ADULTS WITH AUTISM - VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
2023-08-10 11:00 - 15:30
VIRTUAL CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

11:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.
Using a Person-Centered Approach with Adults with ASD: A Path to Success

Joanne Sgambati, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA

12:00 p.m. – 12:50 p.m.
Increasing Flexibility in Adults with ASD
Jan M. Downey, MA, CCC-SLP, TSHH & Natasha Treuman, MS, BCBA, LBA

1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. – BREAK

1:30 p.m. – 2:20 p.m.
Promoting Conversation in Adults with Autism: Scripts, Semantic Mapping & Social Reciprocity
Mary E. McDonald, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA

2:30 p.m. – 3:20 p.m.
Using Naturalistic Teaching with Adults with ASD in the Community
Nyla Baboolal-Fong, MA, BCBA, LBA

COST
$50 (includes CEUs)
$25 (Parent rate)

REGISTER HERE

This event is offered for 4 BACB Learning CEUs.

Eden II Programs is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed Social Workers #SW-0629. This event offers 4 NYS Social Work CEUs.

Eden II Programs is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed Psychologists #PSY-0135. This event offers 4 NYS Psychology CEUs.

Online Discussion Group- Parents who have a child or adult in a Residential placement via Zoom
2023-08-10 19:00 - 20:00
For families with children and adults of all ages that currently have children in residential school or a group home. Come join Parent to Parent NYS for an hour of support and conversation.
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The Link WNY’s Family & Caregiver Group via Zoom
2023-08-14 18:30 - 20:00, 2023-09-11 18:30 - 20:00
Are you a parent of a child with disabilities or do you suspect they have a disability?
Do you want to…
– Feel less overwhelmed?
– Feel a sense of belonging?

Get the support you need from Parent Network of WNY, Empower and other group members!
Discuss topics such as Special Education, Sensory Processing Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and more!
REGISTER ONCE FOR MONTHLY EMAIL REMINDERS AND ZOOM MEETING LINKS! REGISTER

Call: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org
MEET THE HOSTS
Kim Newton, 20 years experience working with special needs families,
Nicole LaMonte-DeGolier, parent of child with special needs, and
Erin Reisdorf, Parent of child with special needs.
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Education Records Organizer - webinar
2023-08-15 11:00 - 12:00
Please join Barb Hoffman, Regional Coordinator, Parent to Parent of NYS as she presents this wonderful webinar.
This workshop is where parents, guardians and advocates of children who receive 504, CPSE and CSE special education services take their educational records and organize them into a record-keeping binder. This workshop will assist in being more organized in planning a child’s education, and in the CPSE/CSE process.
If you have any questions, please contact Tina Beauparlant (518) 381-4350.
REGISTER HERE.

Chautauqua County Family & Caregiver Support Group via Zoom
2023-08-15 12:00 - 13:00
Receive Support – Connect with Others – Express Yourself
Free Support for parents, family members and caregivers of children with special needs.
MEET THE HOSTS
Marcia Restivo, 23 years of experience working with special needs families
Laurie Reynolds, parent of child with special needs
REGISTER ONCE FOR MONTHLY EMAIL REMINDERS AND ZOOM MEETING LINKS! REGISTER
Call: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org

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FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION TO LEARN ABOUT SUPPORTS AND SERVICES - English
2023-08-16 17:00 - 19:00
ATTEND A FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION TO LEARN ABOUT SUPPORTS AND SERVICES
The OPWDD Front Door Information Sessions outline the process of how you can become eligible for supports and services, the types of supports and services available and where you can go to get assistance.
Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 5:00 pm (English)
Registration link: https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/r32d8499d90d5ea9d717b5b1f9b5e753b
If you need assistance, please contact Karen Francisco at 518-388-0431 or email Karen.Francisco@opwdd.ny.gov.
All sessions are presently offered remotely by WebEx. The session length is two hours.
Upcoming Front Door Information Sessions can be found on the OPWDD website here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/get-started/information-sessions.
Registration for a session is required. Once you have found the date and time that works best for you, please click the link to register for the session.
All Regional Offices offer translation services for the language that best fits your needs. If you require a session in a language other than English, Spanish or Chinese, including American Sign Language (ASL), please contact your local Front Door Office. Front Door contact numbers may be found on the OPWDD Website here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/contact-us#access-services-through-front-door.

FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION TO LEARN ABOUT SUPPORTS AND SERVICES - English
2023-08-21 16:00 - 18:00
ATTEND A FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION TO LEARN ABOUT SUPPORTS AND SERVICES
The OPWDD Front Door Information Sessions outline the process of how you can become eligible for supports and services, the types of supports and services available and where you can go to get assistance.
Monday, August 21, 2023 at 4:00 pm (English)
Registration link: https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/rf18fdd6709e5f5fc4285e98f70f542e1
If you need assistance, please contact Erin Caglioti at 631-416-3943 or erin.a.caglioti@opwdd.ny.gov.
All sessions are presently offered remotely by WebEx. The session length is two hours.
Upcoming Front Door Information Sessions can be found on the OPWDD website here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/get-started/information-sessions.
Registration for a session is required. Once you have found the date and time that works best for you, please click the link to register for the session.
All Regional Offices offer translation services for the language that best fits your needs. If you require a session in a language other than English, Spanish or Chinese, including American Sign Language (ASL), please contact your local Front Door Office. Front Door contact numbers may be found on the OPWDD Website here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/contact-us#access-services-through-front-door.

Key Ingredients For the Start of a Successful School Year!
2023-08-21 18:00 - 19:30
Please join Tina Beauparlant, Regional Manager / Education Specialist, Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents Key Ingredients For the Start of a Successful School Year!
Moving from one school year to the next can be challenging for families and school team members. Join us for a FREE online class to learn strategies to help promote a seamless transition and lay the groundwork for a positive start to the new school year. We’ll help you prioritize the information to share with your child’s team and how to encourage a positive start to the school year.
Register here.

Key Ingredients for the Start of a Successful School Year! via Zoom
2023-08-23 10:00 - 11:15
Please join Tina Beauparlant, Regional Manager / Education Specialist, Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents Key Ingredients for the Start of a Successful School Year! Moving from one school year to the next can be challenging for families and school team members. Join Parent to Parent NYS for a FREE online class to learn strategies to help promote a seamless transition and lay the groundwork for a positive start to the new school year. They will help you prioritize the information to share with your child’s team and how to encourage a positive start to the school year.
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Getting Started with the Residential Process: Tips, Tricks, and Information - webinar
2023-08-23 12:00 - 13:30
Please join Sharon Linne, Regional Coordinator, Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents a webinar on Getting Started with the Residential Process: Tips, Tricks, and Information.
Where Do I Begin?
The process of pursuing residential placement can be overwhelming. This presentation will help you organize your needs, preferences, and documents to help you navigate the process.
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ROCK AUTISM MUSIC FESTIVAL 2023
2023-08-27 16:30 - 22:00 | The Backlot Entertainment Venue, 11891 Main St., Clarence, NY, 14001, United States
Rock Autism Music Festival is back! Join them for a captivating day filled with music, film, and the incredible performances of their Rock Autism students. Be part of this memorable experience as they showcase their talent on stage and capture the magic on film throughout the day.

Rock Autism is a non-profit organization empowering youth and adults with autism with the skills to build a craft in the creative arts and carve out a career path. At Rock Autism, their goal is to contribute to the professional development and growth of every person across the spectrum. They teach their students the basic fundamentals of music production, film production, acting, photography, social media content and more while giving them the chance to achieve marketable talents after graduation.

DATE: Sunday, August 27, 2023
VENUE: The Backlot Entertainment Venue
LOCATION: 11891 Main St, Clarence, NY 14001
DOORS OPEN: 4:30 pm

PERFORMANCES
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
DJ Wildfire – Jordan Caruso – Mitchell Law

6:30 p.m.
Max & Sonny Muscato – performing select songs from their musical “Sonnyboy”

8:00 p.m.
Red Not Chili Peppers

Entire day filmed by Rock Autism students.
To learn more, get involved or donate visit: http://www.rockautism.org

Rock Autism Music Festival Tickets
General Admission: $12.71 (incl. $2.71 Fee)
VIP Admission: $39.47 (incl. $4.47 Fee)
Sales end on Aug 27, 2023.

Pain, Sensory Issues and Autism - webinar
2023-08-30 13:00 - 14:00
From sensory and pain behavior to neurophysiology: quantitative and qualitative studies in autism.
Presented by:
Dr. Tami Bar-Shalita’s research focuses on understanding sensory processing including pain as a predisposing factor or a contributing factor in various health conditions. She received her undergraduate degree in Occupational Therapy and her Ph.D. in Medical Sciences from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. After Postdoctoral training at the University of Southern California, she joined Tel Aviv University, where she is now a senior lecturer in the Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, heading the graduate program as well as the Sensory Integration Lab.
Dr. Yelena Granovsky is a research neurophysiologist. Her research interests addressing a wide range of mechanisms underlying pain and modalities of pain treatment. She utilizes advanced neurophysiological and behavioral tools for identification of pain biomarkers. Dr. Granovsky received her M.Sc-PhD degree in Medical Sciences from the Technion. After Postdoctoral training at the University of Michigan, she joined the research team in the Lab of Clinical Neurophysiology in Rambam Health Care Campus and Technion Medical Faculty, where she is now a senior lecturer.
Dr. Eynat Gal is an associate professor and the co-director of the Autism research in the Occupational Therapy department at University of Haifa. Her research is dedicated to children, adolescents and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Prof. Gal has authored numerous articles and book chapters, and she is the co-editor of the book “Repetitive and Restricted Behaviors and Interests in Autism Spectrum Disorders: from neurology to behavior” (Springer, 2021).
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Let’s Take a Crash Course on Understanding how to Read an IEP - webinar
2023-08-31 18:00 - 20:00
Please join Namita Modasra, Education Advocate for this training on Let’s Take a Crash Course on Understanding how to Read your Child’s IEP. Does your child have an IEP (Individualized Education Program)? We’ll walk through the different sections of the IEP and discuss how to advocate for supports to make sure the IEP reflects your child’s abilities and needs. Because states and local school systems may include additional information, forms differ from state to state and may vary between school systems within a state. The IEP, Individualized Education Program, is a written document that’s developed for each public-school child who is eligible for special education. The IEP is created through a team effort and reviewed at least once a year. This training will teach you how to read the IEP so you can understand what should and can be in the IEP. If you are a Parent, Grandparent, Family Member or guardian then this training is for you!
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FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION TO LEARN ABOUT SUPPORTS AND SERVICES - English
2023-09-01 09:00 - 11:00
ATTEND A FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION TO LEARN ABOUT SUPPORTS AND SERVICES
The OPWDD Front Door Information Sessions outline the process of how you can become eligible for supports and services, the types of supports and services available and where you can go to get assistance.
Friday, September 1, 2023 at 9:00 am (English)
Registration link: https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/r852a3cf80f82360fbdf03481e3aee87c
If you need assistance, please contact Richard Labonte at 585-241-5842 or Richard.S.Labonte@opwdd.ny.gov.
All sessions are presently offered remotely by WebEx. The session length is two hours.
Upcoming Front Door Information Sessions can be found on the OPWDD website here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/get-started/information-sessions.
Registration for a session is required. Once you have found the date and time that works best for you, please click the link to register for the session.
All Regional Offices offer translation services for the language that best fits your needs. If you require a session in a language other than English, Spanish or Chinese, including American Sign Language (ASL), please contact your local Front Door Office. Front Door contact numbers may be found on the OPWDD Website here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/contact-us#access-services-through-front-door.

FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION TO LEARN ABOUT SUPPORTS AND SERVICES - Spanish
2023-09-05 16:00 - 18:00
ATTEND A FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION TO LEARN ABOUT SUPPORTS AND SERVICES
The OPWDD Front Door Information Sessions outline the process of how you can become eligible for supports and services, the types of supports and services available and where you can go to get assistance.
Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 4:00 pm (Spanish)
Registration link: https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/r27b9bf0659c5e42a825506084b55cbf5
If you need assistance, please contact Clara Fournier at 718-430-0761 or clara.fournier@opwdd.ny.gov.
All sessions are presently offered remotely by WebEx. The session length is two hours.
Upcoming Front Door Information Sessions can be found on the OPWDD website here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/get-started/information-sessions.
Registration for a session is required. Once you have found the date and time that works best for you, please click the link to register for the session.
All Regional Offices offer translation services for the language that best fits your needs. If you require a session in a language other than English, Spanish or Chinese, including American Sign Language (ASL), please contact your local Front Door Office. Front Door contact numbers may be found on the OPWDD Website here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/contact-us#access-services-through-front-door.

What Is A NY ABLE Account? via Zoom
2023-09-05 19:00 - 20:00
The NY ABLE Program is a tax-advantaged savings program for individuals with disabilities and their families to save for their current or long-term needs while maintaining their ability to benefit from federal programs such as SSI, SSDI and Medicaid.
This program offers multiple investment options including a checking account and debit card option allowing individuals with disabilities to maintain their independence and have quick and easy access to their own money.
PRESENTER
Jenna McClosky, Outreach Coordinator NY ABLE & 529 College Savings Program, Office of the State Comptroller
REGISTER TODAY! FREE EVENT!
Call: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org
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Examining the Transition to Adulthood in Autism: Challenges and Opportunities in the Aim of Thriving - webinar
2023-09-06 13:00 - 14:00
Results from a study that focused on transition to adulthood in Autism will be presented, including considerations for advancing service access and navigation, employment support, and post-secondary education access for Autistic adults. Recent findings addressing post-pandemic capacity-building in these areas will be offered.

This is a joint presentation by ARI and the World Autism Organization.
Presented by:
David Nicholas, PhD is a Professor and Associate Dean, Research and Partnerships in the Faculty of Social Work at the University of Calgary. He has been engaged in the Autism community for many years and has been involved in multiple studies and capacity building initiatives addressing transition, employment and post-secondary education. His research addresses quality of life, disability rights and pathways to thriving for Autistic youth and adults. His work has been presented worldwide, with over 200 peer reviewed publications. Dr. Nicholas has received numerous awards for scholarship impact and teaching excellence, and he is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences.
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Au-Some Evenings at Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Children's Museum
2023-09-08 17:30 - 19:30 | Explore & More – The Ralph C Wilson Jr. Children’s Museum, 130 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
Once a month, Au-Some Evenings give children with autism and sensory processing needs, their friends and family an opportunity to play and learn together in an understanding and supportive environment. In addition to a fun night of play with access to the museum space and exhibits, we have special programming for families! The evening features themed Art Studio projects, sensory exploration in our Tinkering Tank, therapy animals from the SPCA and student volunteers from SUNY Buffalo State’s Exceptional Education program. Parent outreach materials including links for social stories, child development resources and play tips are always available. We even provide small giveaways or snacks in the lobby, at the end of the night to help with the transition of leaving the museum. We look forward to having you join us!
To register for the next Au-Some Evening please complete the form, here!

Special thanks to the Exceptional Education department from SUNY Buffalo State for providing volunteers who help support children and families develop language skills, promote social interactions, and facilitate learning through play. Au-Some Evenings was created in 2012 and presented in partnership with: Kathy Doody, Professor in Exceptional Education, and Jana Mertz, The Arc Erie County.

Click here to download our Au-Some Evening flyer!

Questions? Email accessibility@exploreandmore.org.
SPACE IS LIMITED!

FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION TO LEARN ABOUT SUPPORTS AND SERVICES - English
2023-09-13 12:00 - 14:00
ATTEND A FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION TO LEARN ABOUT SUPPORTS AND SERVICES
The OPWDD Front Door Information Sessions outline the process of how you can become eligible for supports and services, the types of supports and services available and where you can go to get assistance.
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 12:00 pm (English)
Registration link: https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/ra69402500a29a91bbb6ff7391470e332
If you need assistance, please contact Shannon Alford 315-793-9600 ext. 614 or Shannon.m.alford@opwdd.ny.gov.
All sessions are presently offered remotely by WebEx. The session length is two hours.
Upcoming Front Door Information Sessions can be found on the OPWDD website here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/get-started/information-sessions.
Registration for a session is required. Once you have found the date and time that works best for you, please click the link to register for the session.
All Regional Offices offer translation services for the language that best fits your needs. If you require a session in a language other than English, Spanish or Chinese, including American Sign Language (ASL), please contact your local Front Door Office. Front Door contact numbers may be found on the OPWDD Website here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/contact-us#access-services-through-front-door.

Screen Time and Social Engagement - webinar
2023-09-13 13:00 - 14:00
Learn about emerging research on the impact of screen time on social engagement of autistic children during early childhood development.

The speaker:
Dr. Karen Heffler, MD is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry in the Drexel University College of Medicine. She has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Her research interests include investigating how early screen media exposure may impact developmental delays, including autism.
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What is an Individualized Education Program for Families of Preschool Student via Zoom
2023-09-13 13:00 - 15:00
Learn about the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) process, your role in the process, and identify the different components of the Individualized Education Program (IEP).
Discuss how to develop relationships and practices that build home-school collaboration and support your child.
REGISTER TODAY! FREE EVENT!
Call: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org
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NEW GROUP- Parent to Parent of NYS- Black, Indigenous, Person of Color (BIPOC) virtual Parent Group and learning series via Zoom
2023-09-13 19:00 - 20:30
Are you a BIPOC Parent of a child with special needs of any age? (BIPOC – Black, Indigenous, Person of Color) Like you, I understand the realities of parenting our children with special needs while walking that tightrope of living on the margins struggling to be seen! Let’s address the high pressure reality on us as BIPOC parents so we may begin to re-energize ourselves, re-focus on what’s most important, and re-up our enthusiasm to increase our effectiveness in our roles. As we share our paths forward together, the better off we will be for our journey ahead, emotionally and physically, and the better off our families will be. Join me, Melanie Baker, for an honest conversation as we consider where we have been, where we are now, so that we may see our way forward.
REGISTER HERE.
