Come join us to understand what Self Direction is and how it can help your family. Presenter: Amber Suttle – Director of Self-Directed Services at Wildwood Programs As an HCBS Waiver funded program through OPWDD, Self- Direction is a person-centered … Continued
Sensory Rich Summer! Do you have kiddos with sensory needs? Are you wondering what you'll do over the summer to keep them regulated and healthy? Summertime can feel daunting! Join Amy Ruffino and Parent Network for an evening of learning … Continued
Please join Sharon Linne, 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 … Continued
Have you heard Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)? 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 … Continued
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
Parent to Parent of NYS offers FREE online groups for parents of children with special needs. Group are available Regionally and Statewide We are here for you! Come join Barb Hoffman for: An informal meeting to share information, resources, and … Continued
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
Come join Parent to Parent NYS for their Special Education chat group. As a parent 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 … Continued
What is WNY iCan Bike? iCan Shine Bike Camp uses adapted bicycles, a specialized instructional program, and trained staff to enable individuals with disabilities to learn to ride a two-wheeled bicycle. Riders attend one 75-minute session each day for five … Continued
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