Autism Society Western New York

Speak-Up! Skills for Effective Advocacy & How to Prepare for Meetings via Zoom
2022-01-20 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
This workshop is for parents, caregivers, and individuals with disabilities who participate in various meetings with professionals throughout a school year. The class will provide you with tips on how to be prepared and organized throughout a school year. You will learn how to be a powerful advocate (someone who speaks up).
RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY!
Call: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org
Register: https://parentnetworkwny.org/event/speak-up-skills-for-effective-advocacy-how-to-prepare-for-meetings-4/

Front Door Information Session via WebEx - Spanish
2022-01-24 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. All sessions are presently offered remotely by WebEx. The session length is two hours.
Registration for a session is required.

Para registrarse, haga clic aquí:
https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/onstage/g.php?MTID=e9e3f9d9349a3e6e3989acae9afa86944
Si necesita ayuda, comuníquese con: Clara Fournier al número de teléfono (718) 430-0761 o clara.fournier@opwdd.ny.gov

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 or Spanish, including American Sign Language (ASL), please contact your local Front Door Office. Front Door contact numbers may be found on the OPWDD website: https://opwdd.ny.gov/contact-us#access-services-through-front-door

Webinar -Communicating with the CSE through Letter Writing
2022-01-24 12:00 - 13:15
Please join Trish Washburn, Education Specialist, Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents a webinar on Communicating Through Letter Writing.
Letter writing can be a very effective method of communication and advocacy for parents of children with disabilities. This training assists parents, guardians, grandparents how to clearly and effectively express concerns, ideas or suggestions to the professionals involved in their child’s special education program.
Register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5710171120618518284
If you have questions, contact: Tina Beauparlant Phone: (518) 381-4350 or Tbeauparlant@ptopnys.org

Webinar-The Nuts and Bolts of Telemedicine- Are you Ready for your Family’s Telemedicine Appointment
2022-01-25 12:00 - 13:15
Please join Lin Perry, Project Director, Family to Family Healthcare Information Center, as she presents a webinar on Are you ready for your child’s telemedicine appointment?
Tele-what? What is telehealth? What is telemedicine? Are they different? How do I navigate these appointments with my child? Do I have the same rights as I do during an appointment at the office? What accommodations do I have to request to make these appointments truly family-centered? Do I have the technology I need to make these appointments happen effectively?
Come explore the world of telemedicine as Lin Perry, Project Director for the Family to Family Health Information Center at Parent to Parent of NYS presents part of the Nuts and Bolts of Telemedicine: Essentials for a Family-Centered Care Experience, part of Telehealth Curriculum developed by Family Voices National with funding through the 2020 CARES Act. We will provide you the information and resources that you need to make your child’s telehealth appointments the best possible
If you have question’s contact: Tina Beauparlant (518) 381-4350.
Register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1121384632431235085

Webinar-NYS Autism Insurance Reform
2022-01-25 18:00 - 19:15
Please join Lin Perry, Project Director, Family to Family Healthcare Information Center, as she presents a webinar on the NYS Autism Insurance Reform.
Autism Insurance Reform legislation became effective in 2013, however aspects of the bill, related to Applied Behavioral Analysis, are still being worked on within the NYS government.
This webinar will address the overall legislation, who it assists and how and will also give an update on the current status of the ABA portion of the legislation.
If you have question’s contact: Tina Beauparlant (518) 381-4350.
Register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3402549103158893836

NEW- Parents Considering a Residential Placement Discussion Group via Zoom
2022-01-25 19:00 - 20:00
Are you considering residential placement for your family member? Parent to Parent of New York State is excited to host a new Parent Discussion Group facilitated by Sharon Linne for families with children and adults of all ages who are considering placement in a residential school or a group home.
Questions:Valeria Colavecchio – vcolavecchio@ptopnys.org
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqc–ppzkiGdLNb3pg51CS4TfR1hFcibfp

Webinar: Clinical Approaches for Gluten-/Casein-Free Diets
2022-01-26 13:00 - 14:00
Tune in to hear nutritionist Kelly Barnhill, MBA, CN, CCN, describe clinical approaches for implementing a gluten-/casein-free diet.
About the Speaker
Kelly Barnhill, MBA, CN, CCN, is the Director of the Nutrition Clinic at The Johnson Center for Child Health and Development. She is a Certified Clinical Nutritionist, with over a decade of experience working with nutrition in children with autism and related disorders. At the Johnson Center she directs a team of dieticians and nutritionists that has served over 3000 children through this practice. In addition to her clinical practice, Kelly also serves as the Johnson Center Clinical Care Director, overseeing management and implementation of multidisciplinary care across the practices within the organization. In 2008, Kelly accepted the position of Nutrition Coordinator for the Autism Research Institute. In this role, she designs and manages curriculum and training for hundreds of nutrition practitioners each year, as well as providing direct training for thousands of parents. Kelly is a sought-after presenter, speaking at several national and international conferences each year. Her studies and work at JCCHD are the culmination of many years’ effort and expertise, with the last several years devoted to understanding the biological underpinnings of the disorder we know as autism. Her work has raised awareness of the need for these services for children with autism and related disorders. Kelly is a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin.
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ADHD & Symptom Tests ON-DEMAND WEBINARS Live Webinar on January 26: Nail Biting! Skin Picking! Hair Pulling! Understanding Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors with ADHD
2022-01-26 13:00 - 14:30
A common (but rarely discussed) comorbid diagnosis related to ADHD is body-focused repetitive behavior (BFRB), with symptoms ranging from nail biting to hair pulling to cheek biting that children and adults can’t control.
These behaviors are often chronic, and individuals with BFRBs report feeling pleasure and/or pain from these habits. Although many people with BFRBs want to stop these behaviors, they feel compelled to perform them. Many sufferers are not even aware that they are biting their nails or picking their skin.
The first step is accepting awareness and a diagnosis. The second step is researching the wide range of treatment strategies used to break the impulse to pick, pull, or bite. Recovery is possible.
In this webinar, you’ll learn about

the symptoms of various BFRBs
the causes of BFRBs in those with ADHD
the physical and emotional consequences of BFRBs
treatment recommendations for BFRBs in individuals with ADHD

Meet the Expert Speaker:
Roberto Olivardia, Ph.D., is a Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Instructor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School. He maintains a private psychotherapy practice in Lexington, Massachusetts, where he specializes in the treatment of ADHD, executive functioning issues, and issues that face students with learning differences. He also specializes in the treatment of Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and in the treatment of eating disorders in boys and men. He is co-author of The Adonis Complex, a book which details the various manifestations of body image problems in men. He is a member of the International OCD Foundation, International Dyslexia Association, Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association and the American Association of Suicidology.
Have a question for our expert? There will be an opportunity to post questions for the presenter during the live webinar.
Click here to Register
Not available January 26? Don’t worry. Register now and we’ll send you the replay link to watch at your convenience.

Zoom- How to Prepare for a Successful CSE Meeting
2022-01-26 18:00 - 19:15
Please join Namita Modasra, Education Advocate, Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents this wonderful presentation.
This training is to help parents, who approach IEP meetings with fear and dread? If this is you attended this training and there may be some suggestions to help you feel more at ease and able to 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 just interested in this topic then this training is for you!
Questions: Tina Beauparlant- tbeauparlant@ptopnys.org
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqduivqTssHdVPZSCo5TYvDynQnzc8kfC_

Front Door Information Session via WebEx
2022-01-27 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. All sessions are presently offered remotely by WebEx. The session length is two hours.
Registration for a session is required.

To register, click here:
https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/onstage/g.php?MTID=e2e963ad55b27777568fb009062fd982b
If you need assistance, please contact Erin Caglioti (631) 416-3943 erin.a.caglioti@opwdd.ny.gov

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 or Spanish, including American Sign Language (ASL), please contact your local Front Door Office. Front Door contact numbers may be found on the OPWDD website: https://opwdd.ny.gov/contact-us#access-services-through-front-door

Webinar-Preventing Parent Burnout for Parents of Children with Special Needs
2022-01-27 11:00 - 12:00
Please join Maryalice Fegeley, Regional Manager/ Regional Coordinator, Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents a webinar on Preventing Parent Burnout and discover positive ways to cope with and effectively manage stress.
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.
Questions: Tina Beauparlant- tbeauparlant@ptopnys.org Phone: (518) 381-4350
Register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8168144759152712205

Quick Tips to Address Challenging Behaviors in Children with Autism
2022-01-27 19:00 - 20:15
Inspired by a sister with autism, another sister who teaches students with autism, and an aunt who worked with students with special needs, Dr. Reeve has worked in the autism field for more than 20 years. From running Autism Classroom Resources blog and podcast to creating teacher resources, Christine’s driving goal has always been about bringing special educators together and helping them serve their students in the best ways they can. After working for 13 years in higher education as a consultant and academic coordinator, she is now the founder and director of Reeve Autism Consulting and Autism Classroom Resources. She has also co-authored several books and serves as adjunct faculty at Nova Southeastern University.
Dr. Reeve’s webinar is open to all and will cover tips for teachers/staff and families to help address challenging behavior in children with autism.
RCASD at Old Westbury Presents: Quick Tips to Address Challenging Behaviors in Children with Autism.
January 27th
7:00pm – 8:15pm EST
Free Virtual Event
REGISTER

Region 1 Self-Direction Information Session via WebEx
2022-01-31 16:00 - 18:00
Region 1 Self-Direction Information Session
Registration is required.
(All sessions are WebEx/online format and attendance is taken using the person’s email address)
Attendance is taken using the email address logging in for the session. If you have any
additional questions regarding attendance, please call your SD Liaison.
**People who are unable to access a WebEx session should contact their SD Liaison for a phone session.
Register: NYS Information Technology Service WebEx Enterprise Site

Family/Caregiver Support Group - 2022 via Zoom
2022-02-01 17:30 - 19:00
Are you a parent of a child with disabilities or 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 & other group members! First Tuesday of the month from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Virtual Meeting via Zoom. Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/96127043675?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 961 2704 3675, Passcode: [REDACTED]
NO JUDGEMENTS – NO FEES – ALL ARE WELCOME
email: info@parentnetworkwny.org | call: 716.332.4170
www.parentnetworkwny.org/events

Transition for Families via Zoom
2022-02-01 19:00 - 20:30
Is your high schooler with disabilities getting ready to transition to adulthood?
Learn how to:

Assess the teen’s strengths, interests and needs
Establish measurable goals for the future
Identify appropriate transition services and coordinated activities
Work with the Committee on Special Education (CSE) to get your teenager ready for adulthood

REGISTER TODAY! FREE EVENT!
Register: https://parentnetworkwny.org/event/transition-for-families-3/
Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org
Call: 716-332-4170

Webinar: Optimizing Preconception Health Through Nutrition
2022-02-02 12:00 - 13:00
Are you or somebody you know thinking of having a child? Do you have questions about precautions to consider from a nutritional perspective? Learn steps for optimizing preconception health through good nutrition.
About the Speaker
Vicki Kobliner is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist with over 20 years of expertise applying a Functional Nutrition approach to the care of children and adults. She utilized her wealth of experience with both traditional and integrative modalities, incorporating the power of food, herbs and targeted nutrition support for both prevention of and healing from both acute and chronic illnesses. Vicki sees pediatric patients and their families, and has extensive experience in addressing a wide variety of childhood illnesses.
Vicki is a contributing author to two books: A Compromised Generation: The Epidemic of Chronic Illness in Americas Children, and Essential Remedies for Women’s Health. Vicki sits on the professional advisory board of the Neurological Health Foundation, and Epidemic Answers and was a member of the Connecticut PANDAS/PANS Legislative Advisory Council. She has lectured nationally and internationally about the role of nutrition in chronic disease and speaks frequently for the Autism Research Institute. She is on faculty at the Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs.
Click here to register.

Front Door Information Session via WebEx
2022-02-02 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. All sessions are presently offered remotely by WebEx. The session length is two hours.
Registration for a session is required.

To register, click here: https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/onstage/g.php?MTID=ec6819a41733aed011b4765cdb5b6e815 If you need assistance, please contact Jeffrey Roberts 585-241-5797 Jeffrey.e.roberts@opwdd.ny.gov

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 or Spanish, including American Sign Language (ASL), please contact your local Front Door Office. Front Door contact numbers may be found on the OPWDD website: https://opwdd.ny.gov/contact-us#access-services-through-front-door

Live Webinar on February 3: ISO ADHD Specialists: How to Find the Best Professional to Diagnose and Treat Your Symptoms
2022-02-03 13:00 - 14:30
The top two reasons why people stop taking their ADHD medication:

they don’t feel listened to by their doctor
they disagree over the best way to treat the condition

Finding a qualified professional to diagnose and manage symptoms of ADHD is a complex — and vitally important — process. Who is qualified to diagnose the condition? Who can prescribe ADHD medication? Who can’t? Getting answers is tough. Forging a productive relationship with a qualified professional who “gets” ADHD maybe even tougher.

You may never find the “perfect” fit with a diagnostician or prescriber, but there are strategies you can follow for working productively with your chosen professional. In this webinar, Laurie Dupar, trained Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner and founder of the International ADHD Coach Training Center, will share her plan for weeding out and working with professionals to ensure effective treatment of ADHD.
You will learn to:

Search for and find the right professional to diagnose ADHD
Determine if your practitioner is a qualified ADHD expert
Discern who can prescribe medications for ADHD
Identify professionals who are qualified to coach or provide therapy for ADHD
Work effectively with a practitioner through telemedicine

Click here to Register
Meet the Expert Speaker:
Laurie Dupar is a trained Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with more than 20 years of experience as a credentialed ADHD Life Coach™. In 2015 she founded the International ADHD Coach Training Center (iACTcenter.com), an International Coaching Federation-approved coach training program. Using live virtual training technology, her students worldwide benefit from her unparalleled expertise in the neuroscience and behavior management of ADHD.
Laurie’s goal of increasing awareness of ADHD and to reduce its stigma led her to create the #1 Amazon bestseller series, the ADHD Awareness Book Project, whose titles include 365 Ways to Succeed with ADHD, Inspirational Ways to Succeed with ADHD, and Wacky Ways to Succeed with ADHD. She is a sought-after speaker and presenter on topics of ADHD, coaching, and entrepreneurship.
Have a question for our expert? There will be an opportunity to post questions for the presenter during the live webinar.

New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) Information for Families of Students with Disabilities via Zoom
2022-02-05 10:00 - 11:00
NYSAA measures the attainment of the State’s learning standards in the areas of English language arts (ELA), mathematics, and science for all students with the most severe disabilities in Grades 3-8 and high school.
In this workshop you will learn more about:

State assessment options
What the test entails
How it will affect a student’s post-secondary planning
Eligibility and decision-making process
Graduation/student exit options

REGISTER TODAY! FREE EVENT!
Register: https://parentnetworkwny.org/events/new-york-state-alternate-assessment-nyssa-information-for-families-of-students-with-disabilities/
email: info@parentnetworkwny.org
call: 716.332.4170

Webinar- A Guide for Families to Understanding Supports & Services Administered by OPWDD
2022-02-07 18:00 - 19:30
Please join Parent to Parent of NYS, Maryalice Fegeley, 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: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/945424288990518288
If you have questions, contact: Tina Beauparlant (518) 381-4350 or tbeauparlant@ptopnys.org

Understanding the Regulation of the Commissioner of Education Part 200 Students with Disabilities - Webinar
2022-02-08 13:00 - 14:30
Please join Tina Beauparlant, Regional Manager / Education Specialist, Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents a webinar on Understanding the Regulation of the Commissioner of Education Part 200 Students with Disabilities.
This training will take you through the NYS Special Education Regulations step by step. Parents will learn the role they play on the CSE, learn the chain of command regarding the CSE, learn how to request information regarding your child’s IEP and gain an understanding how to communicate with your child’s teachers & administrators.
After this webinar parents will have more knowledge about the educational laws to advocate for their child/children.
Register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6605106515437410573
If you have questions, contact: Tina Beauparlant (518) 381-4350 or Tbeauparlant@ptopnys.org

Front Door Information Session via WebEx
2022-02-08 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. All sessions are presently offered remotely by WebEx. The session length is two hours.
Registration for a session is required.

To register, click here: https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/onstage/g.php?MTID=ee7c67e5271d53427ba1b572e5ec37af6 If you need assistance, please contact Angelina Gogola at 315-793-9600 ext 621 or angelina.m.gogola@opwdd.ny.gov

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 or Spanish, including American Sign Language (ASL), please contact your local Front Door Office. Front Door contact numbers may be found on the OPWDD website: https://opwdd.ny.gov/contact-us#access-services-through-front-door

Let’s Take a Crash Course on understand how to read an IEP! - webinar
2022-02-09 18:00 - 19:30
Please join Namita Modasra, Education Advocate, Parent to Parent of NYS as she presents this wonderful webinar.
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 be in the IEP.
Zoom Online registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAlc–pqz0sHdfBuOp_LH2QLQXRn7bt8Jk2
Contact: Tina Beauparlant- Tbeauparlant@ptopnys.org

Live Webinar: Bonding Activities: Effective, Practical Relationship-Building Ideas for ADHD Families
2022-02-10 13:00 - 14:15
Register below for this free expert webinar to get relationship-building ideas for your teen with ADHD on Thursday, February 10, at 1 pm ET.
Sign up and you will receive the free webinar replay link after 2/10 as well!

ADHD Expert: Norrine Russell, Ph.D. Verified Updated on December 6, 2021

Register to reserve your spot for this free webinar and webinar replay ►
Not available February 10? Don’t worry. Register now and we’ll send you the replay link to watch at your convenience.
Do you ever feel like your relationship with your child or teen revolves around their ADHD — and not who they are as a person? That all your time is spent talking about school and chores and what’s NOT done? ADHD can sometimes obscure your child’s true self and prevent joyful connections.
Here, learn how and why the three core symptoms of ADHD — dysregulated attention/focus, impulsivity, and hyperactivity — get in the way building a relationship with your child. For each of the three core facets of ADHD, learn how to identify when and how symptoms are affecting the parent-child relationship — and how to overcome those challenges with relationship-building strategies.
Get conversation starters and sample language for each parenting stage — childhood, middle school, and high school — plus strategies to build connections, ideas for one-on-one activities they’ll love, and advice for better listening and asking questions to build connection will all be included.
Finally, learn how to use games in fun, engaging ways to build connection — this includes board games, conversation games, cooperative games, art/craft activities, and outdoor games. Get a list of lesser-known but highly enjoyable games and activities, plus learn how to prepare for game nights and make the experience successful.
In this webinar, you will learn:

How to work with, not against, the core symptoms of ADHD to form a deeper connection with your child or teen
Specific techniques, phrases, and responses for deepening conversations with your child or teen
Ways to use child- or teen-led time to form a stronger bond
Activities for one-on-one time that everyone will LOVE
Games to use with children and teens with ADHD to build their executive functioning skills in fun ways

Have a question for our expert? There will be an opportunity to post questions for the presenter during the live webinar.
Meet the Expert Speaker:
Dr. Norrine Russell is the owner of Russell Coaching for Students, which she founded in 2009. Russell Coaching provides academic and ADHD coaching to students across the United States, Canada, and the UK. With over twenty years of experience creating positive youth development and parenting education programs, Dr. Russell has extensive knowledge of child development, learning styles, special needs, and positive parenting philosophies. She blends this knowledge to provide students and parents with comprehensive support and the tools they need to grow and thrive. Dr. Russell has a Ph.D. from Bowling Green State University with a focus on psychology and education.

Having The Talk: Sexual Behavior, Reproduction and Youth with Disabilities via Zoom
2022-02-10 18:00 - 20:00
Having The Talk: Sexual Behavior, Reproduction and Youth with Disabilities
Would you like to have a more comfortable conversation about sexuality and sexual identity with your family member with a disability?
Do you want to learn what words to use so that you can “have the talk” or answer questions about how their bodies are changing?
Learn the value of early and ongoing discussions and appropriate social behavior at home and in the community.

REGISTER TODAY! FREE EVENT!
Register: https://parentnetworkwny.org/events/having-the-talk-sexual-behavior-reproduction-and-youth-with-disabilities/

Call: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org

(Spanish) Chat with Us! via Zoom
2022-02-10 19:00 - 20:00
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email: info@parentnetworkwny.org | call: 716.332.4170
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Residential Placement Online Discussion Group- Parents who have a child in a Residential placement via Zoom
2022-02-10 19:00 - 20:00
Do you have a family member in a residential program and are struggling to make peace with this decision? Parent to Parent is excited to host a new Parent Discussion Group facilitated by Mariela Adams, for families with children and adults of all ages that have children in residential school or a group home.
Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItcOCgqjkiE93EvzhK2aXOn96j5KDcPGBy
Contact: Valeria Colavecchio – vcolavecchio@ptopnys.org

Explore & More's Au-Some Evenings - February 11, 2022
2022-02-11 17:30 - 19:30 | Explore & More – The Ralph C Wilson Jr. Children’s Museum, 130 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
Explore & More’s Au-Some Evenings are free monthly events for children with autism spectrum disorder and sensory processing disorders along with family and friends. The second Friday of each month from 5:30pm – 7:30pm, children can play and learn together in an understanding and supportive environment. Families have access to the museum space and play zones. Featured activities include a music center, therapy dogs, art projects and gross motor activities. Explore & More will also have a social
narrative about the museum and its play zones, quiet kits, as well as calming sensory friendly spaces in the museum. Space is limited so reservations are essential. Be sure to check the website for the latest information. Email accessibility@exploreandmore.org to reserve your space.

Webinar- Education Records Organizer
2022-02-14 13:00 - 14:00
Please join Trish Washburn, Parent Advocate for this wonderful presentation.
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 questions, contact: Tina Beauparlant (518) 381-4350 or tbeauparlant@ptopnys.org
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6660482320522103564

Front Door Information Session via WebEx
2022-02-14 14:00 - 16:00
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. All sessions are presently offered remotely by WebEx. The session length is two hours.
Registration for a session is required.

To register, click here: https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/onstage/g.php?MTID=ef4a817ca4902e1da08dc6bd67b5f699e If you need assistance, please contact Kelli Smith at 845-695-7330 or Kelli.l.smith@opwdd.ny.gov

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 or Spanish, including American Sign Language (ASL), please contact your local Front Door Office. Front Door contact numbers may be found on the OPWDD website: https://opwdd.ny.gov/contact-us#access-services-through-front-door
