Understanding Your Child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) Gain an understanding of the components, the process, and the roles of the families and the school. *Certificate of completion available upon request* REGISTER. FREE EVENT! Call: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org Download Flyer
Once a month, Au-Some Evenings give children with autism and sensory processing needs, their friends and family an opportunity to play and learn together in an understanding and supportive environment. In addition to a fun night of play with access … Continued
Get Outdoors & Get Together Day events will be held at select locations across New York on Saturday, June 10. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks), in partnership with … Continued
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
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
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
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