Events

SIBSHOP WNY – Saturday, February 11, 2023

Richard E. Winter Student Center 98 Hughes Ave., Buffalo, NY

When a child is diagnosed with a developmental disorder or serious chronic physical disorder, the entire family is affected. WHAT ARE SIBSHOPS? Sibshops provide support and guidance to siblings of children with special needs. Siblings are encouraged to share the … Continued

$20.00

The Link WNY’s Family & Caregiver Group via Zoom

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 … Continued

Free

OPWDD FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION (English)- online

The Front Door Information Session will 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.  All sessions are presently offered remotely … Continued

Free

Region 1 Self-Direction Information Session via WebEx/online

All Region 1 Self-Direction Information sessions are WebEx/online format and attendance is taken using the person’s email address.  This WebEx (if attended in its entirety) satisfies the requirement for attending a Self-Direction information session. Attendance is taken using the email … Continued

Free

OPWDD FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION (Spanish) – online

The Front Door Information Session will 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.  All sessions are presently offered remotely … Continued

Free

Statewide- Virtual Special Education Parent Chat Group

Come join us for our 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 … Continued

Free

Preschool Special Education Process via Zoom

The Preschool Special Education process training is designed to gain an understanding of the IEP process including but not limited to the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE), the roles and responsibilities of all parties. *Certificate of completion available upon request*  REGISTER TODAY!  FREE … Continued

Free

Trauma Informed Parenting (In person event)

Parent Network of Western New York 1021 Broadway, Buffalo, NY

When behavior is communication, what are kids trying to tell us? Have you ever wondered if there’s a way to reach a child when their brain is in a dysregulated state? Come and learn what trauma is and how it impacts the brain, body and … Continued

Free