Front Door Information Session - Chinese
2023-10-20 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
To register, click here: https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/r480f84f3322258ab24f74aafba8169fb
如果您需要帮助，请联系 Xindi Xu @ 718-722-2745 或发送电

New Support Group: Caring for an adult child on the Autism Spectrum and looking for support?
2023-10-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Niagara Wheatfield Senior Center, 2790 Church Road, North Tonawanda, NY, 14120, United States
NEW SUPPORT GROUP – Caring for an adult child on the Autism Spectrum and looking for support?
Come join Patty Mccalister, LMHC/Autism Coach in sharing experiences, gaining support, and learning about resources for these individuals.
I am a mental health counselor, autism coach and a parent of adult child who is Autistic. I know of the struggles with resources and finding others with similar experiences. There is so much awareness about children under 18 years of age, but what happens when they age into adulthood? The concerns and worries do not stop despite the depletion of resources.
Where: Niagara Wheatfield Senior Center, 2790 Church Rd, North Tonawanda, NY 14120
When: Tuesday, October 24th, from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
RSVP: Patty Mccalister LMHC / Autism coach @ 716-345-5450 or email – pattyemccalister@gmail.com by October 22nd to reserve your seat!

Parent to Parent of NYS- Parents Considering a Residential Placement Discussion Group via Zoom
2023-10-24 19:00 - 20:00
For families with children and adults who have not yet placed but are considering a placement in a residential school or a group home. Join Parent to Parent NYS as they talk about the issues and emotions that we experience when making the difficult decision of residential placement.
REGISTER HERE.

FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION TO LEARN ABOUT SUPPORTS AND SERVICES - English
2023-10-25 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.
Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. (English)
Registration link: https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/r521f783b8a998fdad3feab54386d78dc
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.

Anthropomorphism and Autism webinar
2023-10-25 13:00 - 14:00
Learn about recent findings suggesting that autistic individuals may be more likely to anthropomorphize, the tendency to ascribe human-like attributes, such as mental states, to non-human agents, than non-autistic individuals, and how researchers are developing virtual and augmented reality techniques that allow for anthropomorphic experiences.
The speaker:
Gray Atherton, PhD, has a BSc in Child Development from Vanderbilt University, a Master’s in Counselling from University of Houston, and a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology and Individual Differences from University of Houston. She has previously lectured at University of Houston and the University of Wolverhampton. Prior to entering academia, Gray was a counselor for adolescents with neurodevelopmental conditions. “I am interested in understanding how people with autism spectrum condition see the social world. Specifically, I explore individual differences in social processing and how these differences often found in people with autism also exist in the general population. I also investigate anthropomorphism, or seeing the human in the non-human, and how this relates to social processing in autism. To investigate this, I am developing virtual reality techniques that allow for anthropomorphic experiences. My other research interest lies more broadly in embodied social processing. I am particularly interested in how movement can affect the way we see ourselves and our social partners, and how this can be used to understand special populations.”
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Agency 101 (In-person event)
2023-10-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Albion High School, 302 East Avenue, Albion, NY, 14411, United States
Knowing and understanding the services and supports available to help with the transition to adulthood process is beneficial. Best plans come with planning and coordinating, that means knowing your options and making informed decisions. Included in this session is a segment on navigating adult services, the eligibility requirements and regional contact information.
*Certificate of completion available upon request*
REGISTER TODAY.
FREE EVENT.
Call: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org
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Education Records Organizer - webinar
2023-10-25 19:00 - 20:00
Please join Dodie Daniels, 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.
Please contact with any questions: Tina Beauparlant (518) 381-4350.
REGISTER HERE.

Microbiota Transfer Therapy Research Updates – Adults - webinar
2023-11-01 13:00 - 14:00
Learn research updates about how Microbiota Transfer Therapy—and its possible interactions with bacteria—may impact gastrointestinal and autism-related symptoms in adults.
THE SPEAKER

Dr. Rosa Krajmalnik-Brown is an Associate Professor at the School of Sustainable Engineering and The Built Environment and the Swette Center for Environmental Biotechnology at Arizona State University. She Joined the SSEBE faculty in 2007. She has Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from Georgia Tech. She was awarded an NSF CAREER award, was selected as one of 40 under 40 leaders in Phoenix, AZ. Funding for her research has come from many federal agencies including NIH, DoE, DoD, and NSF. She pioneers research on gut microbiome and autism and is the author of 3 patents and more than 90 peer-reviewed publications.
Dr. Krajmalnik-Brown specializes in molecular microbial ecology for bioremediation, the use of microbial systems for bioenergy production, and the human intestinal microbial ecology and its relationship to obesity, bariatric surgery, and autism.
REGISTER: https://www.autism.org/mtt-2023-updates/

FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION - webinar
2023-11-02 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.
Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. (English)
Registration link: https://meetny.webex.com/webappng/sites/meetny/meeting/register/87a11f8b7a0f4d418702c4dba1dae175?ticket=4832534b00000006874f714bdd0ae2ae99e1ba6e0910350dbd69c85520a44d6d5fc097778f922611&timestamp=1696275727012&RGID=r00c1ef87c7013bf2accf97ba23edb551
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 Does Advocacy Mean in Special Education - webinar
2023-11-02 18:00 - 19:15
Please join Parent to Parent of NYS, Namita Modasra, Education Advocate, for this training on What Does Advocacy Mean in Special Education. Not everyone starts out by being a good advocate. Many parents, guardians and grandparents have faced challenges in getting their child’s education needs met. Parents, guardians, grandparents, must learn the skills they need to become good advocates for their children. Participants will learn that communicate effectively with teachers and other school personnel is one of the best ways to ensure that your child’s school is creating a good learning environment for your child, and to ensure that your child’s school is providing your child with the services or programs that he or she needs to succeed in school. If you are a Parent, Grandparent, Family Member or just interested in this topic then this training is for you!
REGISTER HERE.

Diploma and Credential Options for Students with Disabilities (In-person event)
2023-11-02 18:00 - 19:30 | Olean City School District, 402 North 7th Street, PLC Building, Olean, NY, 14760, United States
This session explores the options and outlines and any updates to NYS regulations

What does it mean to get a Regent’s diploma?
A Local? A CDOS or Skills Credential?
What can you do? What can you not do?
How much effort does it take?
Can your child do the work?

This is an IN-PERSON event.
CTLE credits available.
Parking is available on Reed Street side of the building.
REGISTER TODAY! FREE EVENT!
Call: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org
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SENSORY NIGHT: DINOFEST - BUFFALO SCIENCE MUSEUM
2023-11-03 17:00 - 20:00 | Buffalo Science Museum, 1020 Humboldt Parkway, Buffalo, NY, 14211, United States
SENSORY NIGHT: DINOFEST

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3 @ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Limited exhibit sounds will provide a comfortable and fun evening of learning and exploration! Plus, all guests may enjoy hands-on sensory activities featuring dinosaur movement, dinosaur dig bins, arts and crafts, and so much more.
A limited number of sensory backpacks including sound dampening headphones, visual communication cards, and fidgets will be available upon request, along with dedicated quiet areas on the 1st and 4th floors and balcony.
Space is limited to the first 200 tickets reserved; pre-registration strongly encouraged.
Purchase tickets here.
Age: All ages
Cost: $15, FREE for members.

Supporting Siblings of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder via Zoom
2023-11-07 13:00 - 13:45
Having a child with autism spectrum disorder can present unique challenges for family members, especially siblings. Information, services, supports, and resources are often focused on the autistic child or the parents. This webinar offers information about the experiences of elementary and middle school – aged siblings of autistic children. We also discuss strategies for supporting siblings and resources available to families, with a particular focus on a sibling support group offered at the NYU Child Study Center.
REGISTER HERE.

FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION (Spanish)- webinar
2023-11-07 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, November 7, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. (Spanish)
Registration link: https://meetny.webex.com/webappng/sites/meetny/meeting/register/205b92ce3c1f4b86a2e32e4af59cf187?ticket=4832534b0000000671f402439d9f3e6a257a926e274d4f6a313f59ab90d45da085093c6b5890298f&timestamp=1696276125615&RGID=rfb3564461cd53b009ffe420ff8f721a8
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.

Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) What You Need to Know - webinar
2023-11-07 18:30 - 19:45
Come join Namita Modasra, Education Advocate, Parent to Parent of NYS, for this wonderful presentation and learn what the laws says about LRE. Have you heard of the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)? Many parents are unaware of what it means. (LRE) stands for Least Restrictive Environment and is part of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). It refers to the placement that your child is in. Least restrictive environment is an important part of your child’s IEP.
REGISTER HERE.

Loss, Grief, and Adjustment for Parents of Children with Special Needs - webinar
2023-11-08 11:00 - 12:00
Please join Barb Hoffman, Regional Coordinator, Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents on Loss,Grief and Adjustment for Parents of Children with Special Needs.
Powerful and intense feelings are natural and common responses to parenting a child with exceptional needs. This training will provide an overview of common emotions experienced by parents and discuss how by sharing and acknowledging these emotions parents can find the inner strength needed to face and embrace their role as a parent of a child with special needs.
REGISTER HERE.

Section 504, Students with Disabilities in Public & Private Schools - webinar
2023-11-09 10:30 - 11:45
Please join Tina Beauparlant, Regional Manager, Education Specialist, Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents a webinar on Section 504, Students with Disabilities in Public & Private Schools.
This training will introduce you to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This training is designed to provide you with an understanding of the law, how it applies to educational programs and to students with disabilities. Children who qualify under this law receive services and/ or accommodations in the public-school system without being classified under IDEA/IDEIA and their school district’s Committee on Special Education. If you are a Parent, Grandparent, Family Members, or just interested in this topic then this training is for you!
REGISTER HERE.

Chautauqua County Family & Caregiver Support Group via Zoom
2023-11-09 18:30 - 20:00
Receive Support – Connect with Others – Express Yourself
Free Support for parents, family members and caregivers of children with special needs
REGISTER ONCE FOR MONTHLY EMAIL REMINDERS AND ZOOM MEETING LINKS! REGISTER HERE.
Call: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org

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A Guide for Families to Understanding Supports & Services Administered by OPWDD - webinar
2023-11-13 18:00 - 19:30
Please join Barb Hoffman, Parent to Parent of NYS, Regional Coordinator, as she presents on A Guide for Families to Understanding Supports & Services Administered by OPWDD.
The purpose of this training is to introduce families to the language of service delivery systems and to define and clarify information about services and supports. Participants will gain an increased awareness and understanding of eligibility criteria and the eligibility determination process. The training includes an overview of Home and Community Based Services Waiver and Family Support Services.
REGISTER HERE.

The Link WNY’s Family & Caregiver Group via Zoom
2023-11-13 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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Special Education 101: A Parent Member - Please note that this is a two-part training.
2023-11-14 11:30 - 12:30 | Parent Network of Western New York, 1021 Broadway Street, Floor 4, Room 442, Buffalo, NY, 14212, United States
Learn about the Special Education Process and the Individualized Education Program!

Gain understanding about procedures, NYS regulations, and strategies to promote a parent’s understanding and participation in an Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting.
This course is required to receive a Parent Member Certificate to support a parent of a child with a disability in an IEP meeting.

*Certificate of completion available upon request*
Online videos & activities need to be completed at least 1 day prior to In Person Session.
Part 2: Tuesday, November 14th from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
IN PERSON SESSION at Parent Network of WNY, 1021 Broadway Street, 4th Floor, Buffalo, NY 14212
REGISTER HERE FOR THIS FREE EVENT!
Call: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org
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Let’s Take a Crash Course on Understanding how to Read an IEP - webinar
2023-11-14 18:00 - 20:00
Please join Parent to Parent of NYS, 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!
REGISTER HERE.

CARD Albany Professional Development and Parent Seminar
2023-11-15 09:00 - 14:15
Professional Development and Parent Seminars (PDPS) are livestream webinars that disseminate information on effective programs for individuals with autism.
The target PDPS audience is school personnel, including general and special education teachers, administrators, related-service providers, counselors, psychologists, social workers, and paraprofessionals, working with students with autism spectrum disorders, as well as parents and family members.
The Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD Albany) offers these seminars at no cost to participants living in New York State through a grant provided by the New York State Education Department. Funding is administered by The Research Foundation for the State University New York.
There is a $15 registration fee for out-of-state registrants.
ALL WEBINARS ARE OFFERED THROUGH ZOOM. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. EACH PARTICIPANT MUST USE THEIR INDIVIDUAL EMAIL ADDRESS TO REGISTER AND LOG-IN. ZOOM LINKS ARE NOT TO BE SHARED.
THESE SESSIONS WILL NOT BE RECORDED.
Register for the webinars by clicking the link under each date. The same three topics will be offered on each date.
Upcoming Dates:
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Registration Link
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Registration Link
Session One:
9:00am-10:15am
Building Bridges: Enhancing Social Connections Among Students with Autism and Their Peers
Presenter: Erica Davis, LMSW
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Participants will be able to explain how the core characteristics of ASD affect the development of their peer relationships
Participants will be able to identify research-based interventions for developing, maintaining, and understanding relationships
Participants will become familiar with where to find evidence-based resources to support peer relationships

CEUs offered for this session: 1.25 contact hours for NASP, NYS SW, NYS LMHC, CTLE, and NYS Psychologists
Session Two:
11:00am-12:15pm
Sticks and Stones: Students with ASD and Bullying Prevention Strategies
Presenter: Jane Ann Worlock, MS. Ed.
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Participants will be able to define the term “bullying” and identify forms of bullying behavior.
Participants will be able to identify factors that influence vulnerability to bullying in students with ASD.
Participants will be able to identify strategies they can use or teach others to use when faced with bullying.

CEUs offered for this session: 1.25 contact hours for NASP, NYS SW, NYS LMHC, CTLE, and NYS Psychologists
Session Three:
1:00pm-2:15pm
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Unlocking Success: Strategies for Effectively Addressing School Refusal in Students with Autism
Presenter: Melissa L. Rinaldi, Ph.D.

Participants will be able to explain the link between autism and school refusal.
Participants will be able to list possible functions of school refusal behavior.
Participants will be able to develop effective strategies to address school refusal behavior.

CEUs offered for this session: 1.25 contact hours for NASP, NYS SW, NYS LMHC, CTLE, and NYS Psychologists and 1.5 contact hours for BCBA.
Continuing Education Credits:
CARD Albany is an approved provider for the following continuing education:
School Psychologists (NASP), NYS Social Workers (LMSW & LCSW), NYS Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC), Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE), NYS Psychologists, and Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA).
Each session is eligible for 1.25 contact hours for NASP, SW, LMHC, CTLE and NYS Psychologists. Session three is eligible for 1.5 contact hours for BCBA.
There is a $ 5.00 processing fee per session for each CEU selected. CEUs can be selected during registration and payment can be submitted online with a credit card.
Each organization/entity uses their own calculation to determine the number of CEUs based on contact hours. As with all continuing education, the attendee should verify CEU requirements by their professional organization and/or state licensure board. Partial credit will not be awarded. Participants must remain through the entire session(s) to receive credit.

Guidelines for Determining the Need for a One-to-One Aide - webinar
2023-11-15 12:00 - 13:30
Please join Tina Beauparlant, Regional Manager /Education Specialist Parent to Parent of NYS for this wonderful webinar: Guidelines for Determining the Need for a One-to-One Aide.
Let’s explore what the IEP team needs to consider, supplemental aids, services and program modifications for all students with disabilities. A key question for the IEP team is to consider whether the student with a disability does or does not require one-to-one support to make meaningful progress toward annual goals in the IEP in the least restrictive environment (LRE).
REGISTER HERE.

FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION (ENGLISH) - WEBINAR
2023-11-15 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.
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
Registration link: https://meetny.webex.com/webappng/sites/meetny/meeting/register/48af9b5447a741adb25295cf22550879?ticket=4832534b00000006f0c5d4cc331b6a12f2d6edee562bc85d2b4d57e57b754568f29aab54292dcb82&timestamp=1696276492038&RGID=r0ea5be295779dd544ba1a8e16fa4a5eb
If you need assistance, please contact Brenda Sportello at 315-793-9600 ext. 635 or brenda.sportello@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.

Family Guide to Transition via Zoom
2023-11-15 16:00 - 18:00
Families will learn about:

The transition planning process starting at an early age, although focusing primarily on high school to postsecondary
The transition process, which will help them to support students in establishing measurable postsecondary goals and annual goals, based on their preferences and interests
How to utilize resources embedded in the Guide to further enhance their understanding of each of the topic areas

*Certificate of completion available upon request*
REGISTER HERE! FREE EVENT!
Call: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org
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How to Prepare for a Successful CPSE/CSE Meeting - webinar
2023-11-16 18:00 - 19:15
Please join Parent to Parent of NYS, Namita Modasra, Education Advocate, as she presents this wonderful presentation on How to Prepare for a Successful CSE Meeting. This training is to help parents, who approach IEP meetings with fear and dread. If this is you attended this training and we have some suggestions to help you feel more at ease and participate as a full member of the team that plans your child’s special education program. If you are a Parent, Grandparent, Family Member, or guardian then this training is for you!
REGISTER HERE.

Sensory Friendly Family Film Series - Trolls Band Together - November 18, 2023
2023-11-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Flix Stadium 10, 4901 Transit Road, Lancaster, NY, 14043, United States
Flix Stadium 10 in Lancaster, NY – Sensory Friendly Family Film Series
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.

Trolls Band Together
Saturday, November 18 at 10:00 a.m.
Poppy discovers that Branch was once part of a boy band, BroZone, with his brothers: Floyd, John Dory, Spruce, and Clay. But when Floyd is kidnapped, Branch and Poppy embark on a journey to reunite the other brothers and rescue Floyd.

Location: Flix Stadium 10, 4901 Transit Road Lancaster, NY 14043

http://flix10.dipsontheatres.com/

Admission is $8.75 per person for both children and adults.

Contact: Larry Phillips, General Manager, Flix Stadium 10, Larry@dipsontheatres.com, 716-668-1888

OPWDD Front Door Information Session - English
2023-11-20 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.
Monday, November 20, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.
Registration link: https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/r590a2aa1e6267b0512cd7ccce1184b3f
If you need assistance, please contact Kelli Smith at 845-695-7344 or Kelli.L.Smith@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.

THE IMPORTANCE OF SELF-ADVOCACY - FREE WEBINAR
2023-11-20 12:00 - 13:00
This presentation will discuss the importance of self-advocacy from an individual on the spectrum. Trevor is a 7th grade civics teacher/Team Leader at St. Lucie Public Schools and a Doctoral Candidate at Lynn University. He is on the Autism Spectrum and is an advocate for individuals who are on the spectrum. He has overcome many barriers through his own days as a student and has turned his experiences into strategies to enhance his own teaching. He understands what it means to struggle, to be different, to persevere and to overcome. Trevor will discuss the role self-advocacy has played in his life and how it has helped him achieve his goals.
Presenter: Trevor Sparacio, MS Ed Self Advocate

REGISTER HERE.
This webinar is made possible through a generous grant from NYS Developmental Disabilities Planning Council.
