Autism Society Western New York

Pain, Sensory Issues and Autism - webinar
2023-08-30 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
From sensory and pain behavior to neurophysiology: quantitative and qualitative studies in autism.
Presented by:
Dr. Tami Bar-Shalita’s research focuses on understanding sensory processing including pain as a predisposing factor or a contributing factor in various health conditions. She received her undergraduate degree in Occupational Therapy and her Ph.D. in Medical Sciences from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. After Postdoctoral training at the University of Southern California, she joined Tel Aviv University, where she is now a senior lecturer in the Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, heading the graduate program as well as the Sensory Integration Lab.
Dr. Yelena Granovsky is a research neurophysiologist. Her research interests addressing a wide range of mechanisms underlying pain and modalities of pain treatment. She utilizes advanced neurophysiological and behavioral tools for identification of pain biomarkers. Dr. Granovsky received her M.Sc-PhD degree in Medical Sciences from the Technion. After Postdoctoral training at the University of Michigan, she joined the research team in the Lab of Clinical Neurophysiology in Rambam Health Care Campus and Technion Medical Faculty, where she is now a senior lecturer.
Dr. Eynat Gal is an associate professor and the co-director of the Autism research in the Occupational Therapy department at University of Haifa. Her research is dedicated to children, adolescents and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Prof. Gal has authored numerous articles and book chapters, and she is the co-editor of the book “Repetitive and Restricted Behaviors and Interests in Autism Spectrum Disorders: from neurology to behavior” (Springer, 2021).
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ROCK AUTISM MUSIC FESTIVAL 2023
2023-08-27 16:30 - 22:00 | The Backlot Entertainment Venue, 11891 Main St., Clarence, NY, 14001, United States
Rock Autism Music Festival is back! Join them for a captivating day filled with music, film, and the incredible performances of their Rock Autism students. Be part of this memorable experience as they showcase their talent on stage and capture the magic on film throughout the day.

Rock Autism is a non-profit organization empowering youth and adults with autism with the skills to build a craft in the creative arts and carve out a career path. At Rock Autism, their goal is to contribute to the professional development and growth of every person across the spectrum. They teach their students the basic fundamentals of music production, film production, acting, photography, social media content and more while giving them the chance to achieve marketable talents after graduation.

DATE: Sunday, August 27, 2023
VENUE: The Backlot Entertainment Venue
LOCATION: 11891 Main St, Clarence, NY 14001
DOORS OPEN: 4:30 pm

PERFORMANCES
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
DJ Wildfire – Jordan Caruso – Mitchell Law

6:30 p.m.
Max & Sonny Muscato – performing select songs from their musical “Sonnyboy”

8:00 p.m.
Red Not Chili Peppers

Entire day filmed by Rock Autism students.
To learn more, get involved or donate visit: http://www.rockautism.org

Rock Autism Music Festival Tickets
General Admission: $12.71 (incl. $2.71 Fee)
VIP Admission: $39.47 (incl. $4.47 Fee)
Sales end on Aug 27, 2023.

Getting Started with the Residential Process: Tips, Tricks, and Information - webinar
2023-08-23 12:00 - 13:30
Please join Sharon Linne, Regional Coordinator, Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents a webinar on Getting Started with the Residential Process: Tips, Tricks, and Information.
Where Do I Begin?
The process of pursuing residential placement can be overwhelming. This presentation will help you organize your needs, preferences, and documents to help you navigate the process.
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Key Ingredients for the Start of a Successful School Year! via Zoom
2023-08-23 10:00 - 11:15
Please join Tina Beauparlant, Regional Manager / Education Specialist, Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents Key Ingredients for the Start of a Successful School Year! Moving from one school year to the next can be challenging for families and school team members. Join Parent to Parent NYS for a FREE online class to learn strategies to help promote a seamless transition and lay the groundwork for a positive start to the new school year. They will help you prioritize the information to share with your child’s team and how to encourage a positive start to the school year.
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Key Ingredients For the Start of a Successful School Year!
2023-08-21 18:00 - 19:30
Please join Tina Beauparlant, Regional Manager / Education Specialist, Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents Key Ingredients For the Start of a Successful School Year!
Moving from one school year to the next can be challenging for families and school team members. Join us for a FREE online class to learn strategies to help promote a seamless transition and lay the groundwork for a positive start to the new school year. We’ll help you prioritize the information to share with your child’s team and how to encourage a positive start to the school year.
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FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION TO LEARN ABOUT SUPPORTS AND SERVICES - English
2023-08-21 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.
Monday, August 21, 2023 at 4:00 pm (English)
Registration link: https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/rf18fdd6709e5f5fc4285e98f70f542e1
If you need assistance, please contact Erin Caglioti at 631-416-3943 or erin.a.caglioti@opwdd.ny.gov.
All sessions are presently offered remotely by WebEx. The session length is two hours.
Upcoming Front Door Information Sessions can be found on the OPWDD website here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/get-started/information-sessions.
Registration for a session is required. Once you have found the date and time that works best for you, please click the link to register for the session.
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, Spanish or Chinese, including American Sign Language (ASL), please contact your local Front Door Office. Front Door contact numbers may be found on the OPWDD Website here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/contact-us#access-services-through-front-door.

FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION TO LEARN ABOUT SUPPORTS AND SERVICES - English
2023-08-16 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.
Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 5:00 pm (English)
Registration link: https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/r32d8499d90d5ea9d717b5b1f9b5e753b
If you need assistance, please contact Karen Francisco at 518-388-0431 or email Karen.Francisco@opwdd.ny.gov.
All sessions are presently offered remotely by WebEx. The session length is two hours.
Upcoming Front Door Information Sessions can be found on the OPWDD website here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/get-started/information-sessions.
Registration for a session is required. Once you have found the date and time that works best for you, please click the link to register for the session.
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, Spanish or Chinese, including American Sign Language (ASL), please contact your local Front Door Office. Front Door contact numbers may be found on the OPWDD Website here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/contact-us#access-services-through-front-door.

Chautauqua County Family & Caregiver Support Group via Zoom
2023-08-15 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-07-18 12:00 - 13:00
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 child with special needs
REGISTER ONCE FOR MONTHLY EMAIL REMINDERS AND ZOOM MEETING LINKS! REGISTER
Call: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org

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Education Records Organizer - webinar
2023-08-15 11:00 - 12:00
Please join Barb Hoffman, Regional Coordinator, Parent to Parent of NYS as she presents this wonderful webinar.
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 any questions, please contact Tina Beauparlant (518) 381-4350.
REGISTER HERE.

The Link WNY’s Family & Caregiver Group via Zoom
2023-08-14 18:30 - 20:00
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 WNY, Empower and other group members!
Discuss topics such as Special Education, Sensory Processing Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and more!
REGISTER ONCE FOR MONTHLY EMAIL REMINDERS AND ZOOM MEETING LINKS! REGISTER

Call: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org
MEET THE HOSTS
Kim Newton, 20 years experience working with special needs families,
Nicole LaMonte-DeGolier, parent of child with special needs, and
Erin Reisdorf, Parent of child with special needs.
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Online Discussion Group- Parents who have a child or adult in a Residential placement via Zoom
2023-08-10 19:00 - 20:00
For families with children and adults of all ages that currently have children in residential school or a group home. Come join Parent to Parent NYS for an hour of support and conversation.
REGISTER HERE.

ADULTS WITH AUTISM - VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
2023-08-10 11:00 - 15:30
VIRTUAL CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

11:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.
Using a Person-Centered Approach with Adults with ASD: A Path to Success

Joanne Sgambati, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA

12:00 p.m. – 12:50 p.m.
Increasing Flexibility in Adults with ASD
Jan M. Downey, MA, CCC-SLP, TSHH & Natasha Treuman, MS, BCBA, LBA

1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. – BREAK

1:30 p.m. – 2:20 p.m.
Promoting Conversation in Adults with Autism: Scripts, Semantic Mapping & Social Reciprocity
Mary E. McDonald, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA

2:30 p.m. – 3:20 p.m.
Using Naturalistic Teaching with Adults with ASD in the Community
Nyla Baboolal-Fong, MA, BCBA, LBA

COST
$50 (includes CEUs)
$25 (Parent rate)

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This event is offered for 4 BACB Learning CEUs.

Eden II Programs is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed Social Workers #SW-0629. This event offers 4 NYS Social Work CEUs.

Eden II Programs is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed Psychologists #PSY-0135. This event offers 4 NYS Psychology CEUs.

When You Are Considering a Developmental Evaluation for Your Child: A Parent’s Perspective to Assist Your Visit - Webinar
2023-08-09 19:00 - 20:00
Please join Julia Luppino, Regional Coordinator as she presents a webinar on When You Are Considering a Developmental Evaluation for Your Child: A Parent’s Perspective to Assist Your Visit. This presentation provides an overview of the parent’s perspective when planning for a child’s developmental evaluation. This webinar will not be looking at specific tests or types of evaluations. Instead, we want to share some tips and potential suggestions that we have learned based on our own personal experiences when our children were evaluated. We hope that this provides you with information and ideas when planning for your own child’s evaluation.
If you have questions, contact Tina Beauparlant (518) 381-4350.
REGISTER HERE.

FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION TO LEARN ABOUT SUPPORTS AND SERVICES - English
2023-08-08 13:00 - 15:00
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.
Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at 1:00 pm (English)
Registration link: https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/raac1b6b9332e8494d388648d8a79c82f
If you need assistance, please contact Cortney Zielasko 315-793-9600 ext. 622 or Cortney.L.Zielasko@opwdd.ny.gov.
All sessions are presently offered remotely by WebEx. The session length is two hours.
Upcoming Front Door Information Sessions can be found on the OPWDD website here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/get-started/information-sessions.
Registration for a session is required. Once you have found the date and time that works best for you, please click the link to register for the session.
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, Spanish or Chinese, including American Sign Language (ASL), please contact your local Front Door Office. Front Door contact numbers may be found on the OPWDD Website here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/contact-us#access-services-through-front-door.

Sensory Friendly Film Series: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem movie
2023-08-05 10:00 - 12:30 | 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.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
Saturday, August 5 at 10:00 a.m.
In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, after years of being sheltered from the human world, the Turtle brothers set out to win the hearts of New Yorkers and be accepted as normal teenagers through heroic acts. Their new friend April O’Neil helps them take on a mysterious crime syndicate, but they soon get in over their heads when an army of mutants is unleashed upon them.
Admission is $8.75 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)

What Families And Caregivers Need To Know About NYSAA via Zoom
2023-08-04 13:00 - 14:30
What Families and Caregivers Need to Know About NYSAA
Participants will learn:

The criteria for NYSAA eligibility
The type of assessments used to measure a NYSAA student’s performance and how often
How a NYSAA determination affects graduation options and plans for life after high school

*Certificate of completion available upon request*
REGISTER HERE! FREE EVENT!
Call: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org
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FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION TO LEARN ABOUT SUPPORTS AND SERVICES - English
2023-08-03 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.
Thursday, August 3, 2023 at 4:00 pm (English)
Registration link: https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/r340721ded03284c9bda1972230f408f4
If you need assistance, please contact Richard Labonte at 585-241-5842 or Richard.S.Labonte@opwdd.ny.gov.
All sessions are presently offered remotely by WebEx. The session length is two hours.
Upcoming Front Door Information Sessions can be found on the OPWDD website here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/get-started/information-sessions.
Registration for a session is required. Once you have found the date and time that works best for you, please click the link to register for the session.
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, Spanish or Chinese, including American Sign Language (ASL), please contact your local Front Door Office. Front Door contact numbers may be found on the OPWDD Website here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/contact-us#access-services-through-front-door.

The OPWDD Front Door Information Sessions - Spanish
2023-08-02 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.
Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at 10:00 am (Spanish)
Registration link: https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/r527e8a715f4f580d1ce07172f66b6007
If you need assistance, please contact Clara Fournier at 718-430-0761 or clara.fournier@opwdd.ny.gov.
All sessions are presently offered remotely by WebEx. The session length is two hours.
Upcoming Front Door Information Sessions can be found on the OPWDD website here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/get-started/information-sessions.
Registration for a session is required. Once you have found the date and time that works best for you, please click the link to register for the session.
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, Spanish or Chinese, including American Sign Language (ASL), please contact your local Front Door Office. Front Door contact numbers may be found on the OPWDD Website here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/contact-us#access-services-through-front-door.

Preventing Parent Burnout for Parents of Children with Special Needs - webinar
2023-08-01 13:00 - 14:00
Please join Dodie Daniels, 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 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 Parent to Parent NYS for this webinar on Preventing Parent Burnout and discover positive ways to cope with and effectively manage stress.
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AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
2023-07-31 14:00 - 16:00
The next public meeting of the Autism Spectrum Disorders Advisory Board will be held in person at the Empire State Plaza, Meeting Room 1 in Albany and virtually via WebEx on Monday, July 31, 2023 from 2pm–4pm.

Meeting information including the WebEx link can be found on the OPWDD website here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/event/autism-spectrum-disorders-advisory-board-meeting-9.

The Autism Spectrum Disorders Advisory Board was created in November of 2016 to help provide guidance and information to New York policymakers, individuals with an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis (ASD), and families seeking reliable information regarding available services and supports.

The Members of the Board are tasked with several important duties including:

studying and reviewing the effectiveness of supports and services currently being provided to people diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders;

identifying legislative and regulatory activity which may be required to improve existing service systems that support people diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders;

identifying methods for improving interagency coordination of services and maximizing the impact and effectiveness of services and agency functions; and

other matters as deemed appropriate by the Board. More information about the Autism Spectrum Disorders Board is available on the OPWDD website.

The Autism Board is interested in hearing your questions, concerns, and ideas at adavisoryboard@opwdd.ny.gov.

The OPWDD Front Door Information Session
2023-07-28 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.
Friday, July 28, 2023 at 10:00 am (English)
Registration link: https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/rbc70824af74e2bd445c6b33506c3d500
If you need assistance, please contact Erin Caglioti at 631-416-3943 or erin.a.caglioti@opwdd.ny.gov.
All sessions are presently offered remotely by WebEx. The session length is two hours.
Upcoming Front Door Information Sessions can be found on the OPWDD website here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/get-started/information-sessions.
Registration for a session is required. Once you have found the date and time that works best for you, please click the link to register for the session.
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, Spanish or Chinese, including American Sign Language (ASL), please contact your local Front Door Office. Front Door contact numbers may be found on the OPWDD Website here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/contact-us#access-services-through-front-door.

OPWDD Front Door Information Session (Chinese)
2023-07-26 11:00 - 13:00
OPWDD 前门信息会议将概述您如何有资格获得支持和服务的流程、可用的支持和服务类型以及您可以在哪里获得帮助。
Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at 11:00 am (Chinese)
Registration link: https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/ra8b746621bc6f0ec4a2c62246242934c
If you need assistance, please contact Xindi Xu 718-722-2745 or xindi.x.xu@opwdd.ny.gov.

The OPWDD Front Door Information Session
2023-07-24 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.
Monday, July 24, 2023 at 5:00 pm (English)
Registration link: https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/r38c4bdb9d2b2b9171c010bb9eb3cefb4
If you need assistance, please contact Kelli Smith at 845- 695-7344 or Kelli.L.Smith@opwdd.ny.gov.
All sessions are presently offered remotely by WebEx. The session length is two hours.
Upcoming Front Door Information Sessions can be found on the OPWDD website here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/get-started/information-sessions.
Registration for a session is required. Once you have found the date and time that works best for you, please click the link to register for the session.
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, Spanish or Chinese, including American Sign Language (ASL), please contact your local Front Door Office. Front Door contact numbers may be found on the OPWDD Website here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/contact-us#access-services-through-front-door.

The OPWDD Front Door Information Session
2023-07-20 13:00 - 15:00
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.
Thursday, July 20, 2023 at 1:00 pm (English)
Registration link: https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/r09bbb33210e1b01801ee9851dab868bb
If you need assistance, please contact Amanda Brechko at 607-217-6580 or amanda.l.brechko@opwdd.ny.gov.
All sessions are presently offered remotely by WebEx. The session length is two hours.
Upcoming Front Door Information Sessions can be found on the OPWDD website here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/get-started/information-sessions.
Registration for a session is required. Once you have found the date and time that works best for you, please click the link to register for the session.
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, Spanish or Chinese, including American Sign Language (ASL), please contact your local Front Door Office. Front Door contact numbers may be found on the OPWDD Website here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/contact-us#access-services-through-front-door.

What Does Advocacy Mean in Special Education via Zoom
2023-07-18 18:00 - 19:15
Please join Namita Modasra for this training on What Does Advocacy Mean in Special Education. Not everyone starts out by being a good advocate. Many parents, guardians and grandparents have faced challenges in getting their child’s education needs met. Parents, guardians, and grandparents must learn the skills they need to become good advocates for their children. Participants will learn that communicating effectively with teachers and other school personnel is one of the best ways to ensure that your child’s school is creating a good learning environment for your child and to ensure that your child’s school is providing your child with the services or programs that he or she needs to succeed in school. If you are a Parent, Grandparent, Family Member or just interested in this topic, then this training is for you!
Register here.

Parent to Parent of NYS-Residential Placement Online Discussion Group- Parents who have a child or adult in a Residential placement via Zoom
2023-07-13 19:00 - 20:00
For families with children and adults of all ages that currently have children in residential school or a group home. Come join us for an hour of support and conversation.
Register here.

BEHAVIOR STRATEGIES & SKILL BUILDING - 8 Week Series via Zoom
2023-07-12 19:30 - 20:30
OBJECTIVES
Join Parent Network in this informative and interactive 8-week behavior series geared towards parents and staff of children of all abilities.
SESSIONS
TIME: 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Wednesday, July 12 – Week 1 – Behavior Is Communication
Wednesday, July 19 Week 2 – Functions of Behavior
Wednesday, July 26 – Week 3 – Parents and Behavior
Wednesday, August 2 – Week 4 – Ask the Expert
Wednesday, August 9 – Week 5 – Proactive Strategies
Wednesday, August 16 Week 6 – Reactive Strategies
Wednesday, August 23 – Week 7 – Behavior Recovery
Wednesday, August 30 – Week 8 – Ask the Expert

REGISTER HERE FOR THIS FREE EVENT!
Register once for all sessions. Certificate of completion upon request.

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS
EMILY TENNANT-KOLLER, MS, Education and Training Coordinator
Emily has many years of personal and professional experience navigating the special education and social service systems as a mother to four neurodiverse, unique children and professionally, she has provided special education services and supports to students and adults with disabilities in college or pursuing a GED.

DEBBIE SCHUTT, MS, Behavior Intervention Coordinator
Debbie has over 15 years of experience working with children, teens, adults, and families on a wide variety of issues associated with developmental disabilities, mental health, crisis intervention, and behavior management.

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OPWDD Front Door Session (Spanish)
2023-07-12 16:00 - 18:00
ASISTA A UNA SESIÓN INFORMATIVA DE FRONT DOOR PARA OBTENER INFORMACIÓN SOBRE LOS APOYOS Y SERVICIOS
Las sesiones informativas de Front Door de la OPWDD describen el proceso de cómo usted puede ser elegible para los apoyos y servicios, los tipos de apoyos y servicios disponibles y adónde se puede ir para obtener ayuda.
En la actualidad, todas las sesiones se están ofreciendo a distancia por WebEx. La duración de la sesión es de dos horas.
Las sesiones informativas de Front Door están enumeradas debajo.
También se puede encontrar esta información en el sitio web de la OPWDD aquí: https://opwdd.ny.gov/get-started/information-sessions.
Para las sesiones es necesario estar registrado. Una vez que haya encontrado el día y horario que más le convenga, por favor haga clic en el enlace para registrarse para la sesión. Si usted está viendo una copia impresa de este folleto, puede registrarse en el sitio web con el enlace mencionado
con anterioridad o comunicarse con el contacto indicado debajo para la sesión a la cual desea asistir.
Todas las Oficinas Regionales ofrecen servicios de traducción para el idioma que se adapte mejor a sus necesidades. Si necesita una sesión en otro idioma que no sea inglés o español, incluyendo el lenguaje de señas estadounidense (ASL), por favor póngase en contacto con su oficina local de Front Door. Los números de contacto de Front Door se pueden encontrar en el sitio web de la OPWDD aquí: https://opwdd.ny.gov/contact-us#access-services-through-front-door.
7/12/2023 at 4:00 pm (Español)
Enlace de registro: https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/ra0963035f1fd88326cb5cd5f34087bf7
Contacto para ayuda: Miriam Nieto 718-430-0806 or Miriam.X.Nieto@opwdd.ny.gov.

Loss, Grief, and Adjustment for Parents of Children with Special Needs - webinar
2023-07-12 10:00 - 11:00
Please join Parent to Parent of NYS, Sharon Linne, Regional Coordinator, as she presents on Loss,Grief and Adjustment for Parents of Children with Special Needs.
Powerful and intense feelings are natural and common responses to parenting a child with exceptional needs. This training will provide an overview of common emotions experienced by parents and discuss how by sharing and acknowledging these emotions parents can find the inner strength needed to face and embrace their role as a parent of a child with special needs.
REGISTER here.
