PADRE A PADRE DE NYS via Zoom
2024-12-16 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Les invitamos a ser parte de nuestra siguiente reunión de Cuidadores vía Zoom. Parent to Parent of NYS está ofreciendo reuniones GRATUITAS de padres y/o cuidadores de seres queridos con necesidades especiales y/o médicamente frágiles. Estamos aquí para usted. Venga a compartir con nosotros en una reunión informal donde compartiremos información, recursos y encontrará el apoyo que necesita mientras cría a un ser querido con necesidades especiales y/o médicamente frágiles, sin importar la edad de la persona.
Regístrese aquí.

ADHD/Learning Differences Support Group via Zoom
2024-12-17 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-01-21 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-02-18 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-03-18 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-04-15 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-05-20 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-06-17 18:30 - 20:00
ADHD/Learning Differences Support Group
Third Tuesday of the Month!
Are you a parent of a child with ADHD or do you suspect they have a learning difference?
We will be sharing experiences, discussing strategies and providing support.
Discuss topics such as:

Special Education
ADHD, Learning Disabilities,
and more!

ONE TIME REGISTRATION! FREE SUPPORT GROUP TO ATTEND! REGISTER HERE!
Call: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org
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Parents CONSIDERING a Residential Placement Discussion Group
2024-12-17 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.
Register here.

Preventing Parent Burnout for Parents of Children with Special Needs via Zoom
2024-12-17 19:00 - 20:00
Preventing Parent Burnout for Parents of Children with Special Needs. 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. Join us for this webinar on Preventing Parent Burnout and discover positive ways to cope with and effectively manage stress.
Register here.

Parent Group for Parents of Older Children with developmental or physical disabilities 21 and older (via Zoom)
2024-12-18 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.
Register here.

Statewide - Virtual Special Education Parent Chat Group via Zoom
2024-12-19 18:30 - 20:00
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 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 us 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.
REGISTER HERE.

Parent to Parent of NYS- Black, Indigenous, Person of Color (BIPOC) virtual Parent Group via Zoom
2024-12-19 19:00 - 20:00
Are you a Black, Indigenous, Person of Color (BIPOC) AND a parent or caretaker of a loved one with special needs 21 years old and under? Let’s come together as a group to learn, share our experiences, resources and empower each other in this safe and confidential space.
REGISTER HERE!

Flix Stadium 10 Sensory Friendly Family Film – Mufasa: The Lion King
2025-01-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Flix Stadium 10, 4901 Transit Road, Lancaster, NY, 14043, United States
Flix Stadium 10 sensory friendly family film series slated to run the first or second Saturday of every month at 10am. The films will be presented with the theatre lights on and the sound lowered.
Dipson Theatres, Inc. acknowledges the needs of social engagement and environmental factors affecting people on the autism spectrum, and hope that this family film series will create an entertainment venue for families to enjoy new releases in a presentation that will suit unique and special needs.
Mufasa: The Lion King
Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
Po is set to become the new spiritual leader of the Valley of Peace, but before he can do that, he must find a successor to become the new Dragon Warrior. He appears to find one in Zhen, a fox with plenty of promising abilities but who doesn’t quite like the idea of Po training her.
Admission is $10.00 per person for both children and adults. Flix will also offer a monthly raffle for attendees to win concession prizes and promotional movie gifts.
Potential guests are encouraged to sign up for the theatre’s weekly email list which will announce each month’s film. Anyone interested can go to www.dipsontheatres.com and sign up for the weekly newsletter.
Contact: Larry Phillips, General Manager, Flix Stadium 10, Larry@dipsontheatres.com, 716-668-1888
4901 Transit Road Lancaster, NY 14043
Flix Stadium 10 – Sensory Friendly Family Film Series (dipsontheatres.com)

Chautauqua County Family & Caregiver Support Group via Zoom
2025-01-09 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-02-13 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-03-13 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-04-10 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-05-08 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-06-12 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!
REGISTER HERE!
Call: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org

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Flix Stadium 10 Sensory Friendly Family Film – Dog Man
2025-02-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Flix Stadium 10, 4901 Transit Road, Lancaster, NY, 14043, United States
Flix Stadium 10 sensory friendly family film series slated to run the first or second Saturday of every month at 10am. The films will be presented with the theatre lights on and the sound lowered.
Dipson Theatres, Inc. acknowledges the needs of social engagement and environmental factors affecting people on the autism spectrum, and hope that this family film series will create an entertainment venue for families to enjoy new releases in a presentation that will suit unique and special needs.
Dog Man
Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
Po is set to become the new spiritual leader of the Valley of Peace, but before he can do that, he must find a successor to become the new Dragon Warrior. He appears to find one in Zhen, a fox with plenty of promising abilities but who doesn’t quite like the idea of Po training her.
Admission is $10.00 per person for both children and adults. Flix will also offer a monthly raffle for attendees to win concession prizes and promotional movie gifts.
Potential guests are encouraged to sign up for the theatre’s weekly email list which will announce each month’s film. Anyone interested can go to www.dipsontheatres.com and sign up for the weekly newsletter.
Contact: Larry Phillips, General Manager, Flix Stadium 10, Larry@dipsontheatres.com, 716-668-1888
4901 Transit Road Lancaster, NY 14043
Flix Stadium 10 – Sensory Friendly Family Film Series (dipsontheatres.com)

Autism Acceptance and Water Safety Webinar
2026-04-13 12:00 - 13:30
APRIL 13, 2026 12:00 NOON IMPORTANT WEBINAR
REGISTER for Autism Acceptance and Water Safety Webinar with the National Drowning Prevention Alliance and the Autism Society of America . Learn more about how to reduce preventable drownings .
Educational materials for families and caregivers will be shared along with downloadable ready to print water safety posters.
Speakers from both the Autism Society of America and the NDPA .

Importance of Autism Acceptance Month and its importance in advancing Safety and Inclusion

2 Understand increased risk of drowning with in the Autism community
3. Learn strategies to reduce drowning
4. Access ready to use Safety Materials
REGISTER EARLY FOR YOUR SPOT
CONTACT info@autismwny.org for a link to register
