Getting Started with the Residential Process: Tips, Tricks, and Information via Zoom
2024-06-18 11:00 - 12:15 (America/New_York)
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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Parents CONSIDERING a Residential Placement Discussion Group
2024-06-18 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-16 19:00 - 20:00
Are you considering residential placement for your family member? Parent to Parent NYS is hosting this group for families with children and adults of all ages who are considering placement in a residential school or a group home.
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Parent Group for Parents of Older Children with developmental or physical disabilities 21 and older
2024-06-24 19:00 - 20:00
Transitioning to adulthood isn’t easy for our kids, or us! Connect with other parents who understand the joys and struggles of raising older children with special needs. Share experiences, advice, and encouragement in a welcoming environment. This group is specifically for parents of children 21 and older.
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When You Are Considering a Developmental Evaluation for Your Child: A Parent’s Perspective to Assist Your Visit.
2024-06-25 13:00 - 14:00
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.
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Traveling with Your Special Needs Child/Adult
2024-06-26 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-07-29 11:00 - 12:30
Come join Parent to Parent NYS for this NEW Presentation on Traveling with Your Special Needs Child/Adult. Have you dreamed of going on a vacation with your child or adult with special needs? Does your child express a desire to go visit grandparents or a friend? Does he/she want to go on a field trip? Are theme parks or cruises a wish? Does the thought of even planning a trip make you nervous? Whether it’s a day trip or a long vacation, get tips and tricks for planning and implementing a trip with your family member with special needs. Learn how a trip can benefit all of your family members.
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Statewide- Virtual Special Education Parent Chat Group
2024-06-27 18:30 - 20:00
Come join Parent to Parent NYS for their Special Education chat group. As a parent’s of children with special needs, we know firsthand how hard it is to advocate for our children in school. Sometimes we feel helpless, exhausted, and lonely and let’s face it advocating for our kids is complicated! If you’re a parent, grandparent, caregiver of a child with special needs, and struggling with special education school related issues. Come join for an opportunity to share what’s happening while engaging in great conversation, sharing your knowledge, ideas and resources with other parents in the community who are dealing with the same issues. All from the comfort of your own home.
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The Link WNY’s Family & Caregiver Group via Zoom
2024-07-08 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!
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Call: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org
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Guidelines for Determining the Need for a One-to-One Aide
2024-07-10 18:00 - 19:15
Please join Namita Modasra, Education Advocate, Parent to Parent of NYS as she presents 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).
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Behavior as Communication - Summer Evening Series via Zoom
2024-07-10 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-07-17 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-07-24 18:30 - 19:30
Behavior is a way of communicating needs and wants. Behavior communication refers to an individual’s effort to communicate dislikes, needs, desires, etc., but who cannot do so in a traditional manner.
Come to this weekly series to learn about how you can respond to their needs and help them to learn more positive ways to communicate.
Dates of the Series
Wednesdays, July 10, 17, 24 & 31
Wednesdays, August 7 & 14
Times for the Series: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
*Certificate of completion available upon request*
This series builds upon each session. Please plan on attending all sessions.
Registration will close after 7/17/2024.
REGISTER HERE FOR THIS FREE EVENT!
Call: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org
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Summer Lunch & Learn Series – Summer Success via Zoom (Once a week July 11-August 29 from 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.)
2024-07-11 12:00 - 12:45, 2024-07-18 12:00 - 12:45, 2024-07-24 12:00 - 12:45
Summer Lunch & Learn Series – Special Education!
FREE! 12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Thursday, July 11 – Summer Success
Thursday, July 18 – Homeschooling
Wednesday, July 24 – Transition in the IEP
Tuesday, July 30 – Developmental Milestones
Tuesday, August 6 – CPSE to CSE
Tuesday, August 13 – Talking to Your Child About Their Disability
Wednesday, August 21 – Special Education Process
Thursday, August 29 – Learning Disabilities
*Certificate of completion available upon request*
REGISTER HERE FOR THIS FREE EVENT SERIES! REGISTER ONCE TO ATTEND ALL SESSIONS.
Call: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org
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Chautauqua County Family & Caregiver Support Group via Zoom
2024-07-11 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!
Call: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org

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Parent to Parent of NYS-Residential Placement Online Discussion Group- Parents who have a child or adult in a Residential placement
2024-07-11 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 us for an hour of support and conversation.
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Section 504, Students with Disabilities in Public & Private Schools via Zoom
2024-07-16 13:00 - 14:15
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!
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Education Records Organizer via Zoom
2024-07-17 19:00 - 20:00
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.
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What Does Advocacy Mean in Special Education - webinar
2024-07-18 09:30 - 10:30
Please join Tina Beauparlant 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!
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What Does Advocacy Mean in Special Education via Zoom
2024-07-18 09:30 - 10:30
Please join Tina Beauparlant 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!
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NEW- Chinese Speaking Family Support Group - Via Zoom
2024-07-20 20:00 - 22:00
Parent to Parent NYS is excited to announce the launch of a new Parent Group tailored specifically for Chinese-speaking parents who have children with a developmental or physical disability. Led by our Fatherhood Engagement Coordinator, Bin Feng, this group is open to parents of children of any age or disability who speak Chinese (Mandarin).
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Parent to Parent of NYS- Statewide-Virtual Fathers Group
2024-07-22 19:00 - 20:00
Parent to Parent of NYS Fathers Group to meet online via Zoom and discuss the role of dads in navigating their children’s special needs. Come join Bing Feng for an informal meeting to share information, resources, and support. Parents of children and adults are welcome.
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NEW- Teen Parent Group- for parents of teenagers with developmental or physical disabilities
2024-07-22 19:00 - 20:00
Are you a parent of a special needs teenager? You are not alone! From navigating adolescence to managing behaviors and fostering independence, our group provides a safe space for open discussions about all things teen related. Parent to Parent offers parents a place where you can connect with other parents facing similar challenges and share experiences in a welcoming and understanding environment.
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Let’s Take a Crash Course on Understanding how to Read an IEP - webinar
2024-07-23 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!
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Is Guardianship the Only Option? An overview of Guardianship and the Many Alternatives
2024-07-24 18:00 - 20:00
Come join Michele Juda, Ex. Director Parent to Parent of NYS, Tina Beauparlant, Regional Manager / Education Specialist as we explore: Is Guardianship the Only Option? An overview of Guardianship and the Many Alternatives.
Let’s face it nothing keeps parents up at night more than thinking about who will care for our child/children when we are no longer able to care for them. This workshop will increase the knowledge of families of individuals with disabilities about the options besides legal guardianship for adults with disabilities. If your adult child does not need full guardianship, there are other options that we will explore in this presentation. We will also discuss guardianship and the legal requirements.
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What You Need to Know About Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) - Webinar
2024-07-25 10:00 - 11:15
Have you heard of LRE or the Least Restrictive Environment? Many parents are unaware of what is 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.
Come join Parent to Parent NYS for this new presentation and learn what the laws says about LRE.
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Kindergarten Readiness Group - 5 Week Series (Southtowns) - Thursdays, July 25- August 22 from 5:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
2024-07-25 17:00 - 17:45 | Aurora Town Public Library, 550 Main Street, East Aurora, NY, 14072, United States
Is your child starting Kindergarten in the Fall? Then these workshops are for you!
Five free weekly small group session activities led by Pediatric Occupational Therapists (OT)!
Thursdays, July 25 – August 22 from 5:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.
Register once for all five sessions!
REGISTER HERE FOR THIS FREE EVENT!
Call: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org
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Early Childhood Playground Playgroup – Orchard Park
2024-07-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Chestnut Ridge Park, 6121 Chestnut Ridge, Orchard Park, NY, 14127
Small group of kids ages 0-5 – All developmental stages & abilities

Parent / Child bonding activities
work on social/emotional skills
meet with other parents in community
provide access to developmental questionnaires

Small group activities with Early Childhood specialists from Parent Network & Help Me Grow.
Please register for each child.
REGISTER HERE FOR THIS FREE EVENT!
Call: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org
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