Webinar- Benefits and Entitlements for People with Disabilities
2022-02-17 18:00 - 19:15 (America/New_York) | NY
Please join Lin Perry, Project Director, Family to Family Healthcare Information Center, as she presents a webinar on Benefits and Entitlements for People with Disabilities. Join Lin Perry as she unravels the web of public benefits and Medicaid waivers available to people with disabilities. This is a very complicated issue and many families don’t know where to begin so let us help you get started. The purpose of the webinar is to provide caregivers with the information about state and federal programs so they will have the knowledge to know what their loved one is eligible for.
If you have questions, contact Tina Beauparlant (518) 381-4350.
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6584866706942243596

Chautauqua County Family & Caregiver Support Group via Zoom
2022-02-17 18:30 - 19:30 | NY
Receive Support – Connect with Others – Express Yourself
Free virtual support for parents, family members and caregivers of children with special needs is the third Thursday of every month at 6:30pm.
Virtual meeting. Join via Zoom.
Meeting ID: 826 7966 0440 Passcode: [REDACTED]

What is Section 504? - Webinar
2022-02-22 13:00 - 14:00 | NY
Please join Trish Washburn, Education Advocate, Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents a webinar on What is Section 504?
This training will introduce you to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This training is designed to provide you with an understanding of the law, how it applies to educational programs and to students with disabilities. Children who qualify under this law receive services and/ or accommodations in the public-school system without being classified under IDEA and their school district’s Committee on Special Education.
If you are a Parent, Grandparent, Family Members, or just interested in this topic then this training is for you!
If you have questions, please call Tina Beauparlant (518) 381-4350 or Tbeauparlant@ptopnys.org
Webinar Online Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8702744903303952141

Live Webinar: 7 Insights Into the ADHD Brain That Transform Lives
2022-02-22 13:00 - 14:15 | NY
Register below for this free expert webinar on insights on the ADHD brain on Tuesday, February 22 at 1 pm ET.
Sign up and you will receive the free webinar replay link after Feb. 22 as well!

Register to reserve your spot for this free webinar and webinar replay ►
Not available February 22? Don’t worry. Register now and we’ll send you the replay link to watch at your convenience.
Tips and strategies for overcoming ADHD challenges abound, and they often work. But what about when they don’t?
Should we assume the strategy is wrong or ineffective? Or probe deeper and question whether the real problem is buried in the root cause of the challenge? This is when “aha insights” about the ADHD brain can reveal important truths and move you forward. As an ADHD coach of 14 years, I’ve seen lives transformed by a renewed focus on self-awareness, self-observation, and mindset — not on strategies and tips.
Take procrastination. There is a high correlation between uncertainty and procrastination. If it is unclear about what to do, how long it will take, what input is needed, or what perspective to take, the ADHD brain will reflexively try to escape to more pleasurable activities. Knowing this can help you move past avoidance the next time it crops up.
Here are several life-changing insights that have helped those with ADHD find solutions to their toughest problems. We will discuss these, and more, in this webinar:

Organization is a two-step process
Feeling is easier than thinking
Managing task characteristics differs from managing tasks
Task Darwinism is an organizing principle
Surrendering yourself to sleep is essential

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:
Jeff Copper, MBA, PCC, PCAC is an ADHD coach, founder of DIG Coaching Practice, and host of Attention Talk Radio and Attention Talk Video. He coaches his clients to help them realize their potential in business and in their personal lives. Having learned to manage attention and deal with his own challenges, Jeff developed his “anatomy of attention” construct to help his clients control their attention and move past barriers. Jeff holds an MBA from the University of Tampa, professional designations from ICF, PAAC, and certifications from ADD Coach Academy and Coaches Training Institute. Jeff is a member of ADDA, CHADD, ACO, PAAC, ADD Resources, and ICF.

Guidelines for Determining the Need for a One-to-One Aide - Webinar
2022-02-22 17:00 - 18:30 | NY
Please join Tina Beauparlant, Regional Manager / Education Specialist, Parent to Parent of NYS as she presents this wonderful webinar: Guidelines for Determining the Need for a One-to-One Aide.
Let’s explore what the IEP team needs considering, supplemental aids, services and program modifications for all students with disabilities.
A key question for the IEP team is to consider whether the student with a disability does or does not require one-to-one support to make meaningful progress toward annual goals in the IEP and in the least restrictive environment (LRE).
If you have questions, please call Tina Beauparlant (518) 381-4350 or Tbeauparlant@ptopnys.org
Webinar Online Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2237261389725316877

NEW- Parents Considering a Residential Placement Discussion Group via Zoom
2022-02-22 19:00 - 20:00 | NY
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.
Zoom- Online Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqc–ppzkiGdLNb3pg51CS4TfR1hFcibfp
If you have questions, contact Valeria Colavecchio – vcolavecchio@ptopnys.org

Front Door Information Session via WebEx
2022-02-23 16:00 - 18:00 | NY
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=ef1b1f3a302151d66be4100e5a82605e6 If you need assistance, please contact Christina Vankeuren 518-388-0431 or Christina.M.Vankeuren@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- How to Prepare for a Successful CSE Meeting
2022-02-23 18:00 - 19:30 | NY
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!
Zoom Online registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqduivqTssHdVPZSCo5TYvDynQnzc8kfC_
If you have questions, contact Tina Beauparlant- Tbeauparlant@ptopnys.org

Webinar-NYS Autism Insurance Reform
2022-02-24 12:00 - 13:15 | NY
Please join Lin Perry, Project Director, Family to Family Healthcare Information Center, as she presents a webinar on the 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 questions, contact: Tina Beauparlant (518) 381-4350 or Lin Perry – lperry@ptopnys.org.
Online Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3111700789821469453

Region 1 Self-Direction Information Session via WebEx
2022-02-28 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-03-08 14:00 - 16:00 | NY
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

Front Door Information Session via WebEx
2022-02-28 16:00 - 18:00 | NY
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=e9068fdc1a507f96941ad57fbe148ea30 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

Family/Caregiver Support Group - 2022 via Zoom
2022-03-01 17:30 - 19:00 | NY
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

Overview of OPWDD - Free Workshop via Zoom
2022-03-01 18:00 - 19:30 | NY
This workshop provides parents and caregivers with detailed information about the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). The class will help you to understand eligibility, the admission process, and any updates to the service.
Nicole Hall, MSW Eligibility Navigator
Parent Network WNY
REGISTER
FOR MORE INFORMATION
email: info@parentnetworkwny.org | call: 716-332-4170
online: http://www.parentnetworkwny.org/events

Food and Sleep - Webinar
2022-03-02 12:00 - 13:15 | NY
Tune in to hear nutritionist Vicki Kobliner, RD, describe nutritional strategies for improving sleep.
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.
Register: https://www.autism.org/food-and-sleep/

Preparing For High School via Zoom
2022-03-03 18:00 - 20:00 | NY
Preparing for High School
This workshop is designed to help parents or caregivers of children about to enter high school. Hear about changes that will take place along the way.
Learn how to help your student identify his or her interests, strengths, and needs for all areas of life. An early understanding of graduation requirements will help to simplify this transition to independence.
CTLE Credits Available
REGISTER TODAY! FREE EVENT!
Register: https://parentnetworkwny.org/events/preparing-for-high-school/

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

Front Door Information Session via WebEx
2022-03-04 10:00 - 12:00 | NY
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=ed23004944506e183a9ef373b2f38cfa0 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

The Impact of Culture on Family Engagement via Zoom
2022-03-04 12:00 - 13:00 | NY
The Impact of Culture on Family Engagement
Explore how culture impacts family and caregiver engagement as well as specific tips to make all students/families/caregivers feel welcomed!
REGISTER TODAY! FREE EVENT!
Register: https://parentnetworkwny.org/events/the-impact-of-culture-on-family-engagement/
CTLE Credits Available
Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org
Call: 716-332-4170

Northtowns Family/Caregiver Support Group via Zoom
2022-03-07 18:30 - 19:30 | NY
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!
Join Zoom Meetinghttps://zoom.us/j/99541728957?pwd=[REDACTED] ID: 995 4172 8957Passcode: [REDACTED]

When You Are Considering a Developmental Evaluation for Your Child: A Parent’s Perspective to Assist Your Visit - Webinar
2022-03-08 13:00 - 14:15 | NY
Please join Maryalice Fegeley, 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 or Tbeauparlant@ptopnys.org.
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3377479138444732430

Nurtured Heart Series – Part 1 via Zoom
2022-03-08 18:00 - 20:00 | NY
The Nurtured Heart Approach (NHA) is a language-based approach that can help you regain focus and power and rebuild the love you want in your home. NHA teaches us why our typical parenting methods don’t always work and can even make things worse. The magic rests in its ability to use language to build “inner wealth” and to make positive connections to those around us by focusing on what IS working, at all times.
You will learn how to hold clear limits and consequences while you build positive connections. You will immediately FEEL the difference in your home, and in time, you, your children and your family learn to flourish.
By combining these curriculums, it is our intention to more fully provide you tools to not only manage the challenges in your life, but to actually grow and get better because of them. We look forward to seeing you transform!!
(No prior reading is required)
Nurtured Heart Series is a four-part series,
March 8, 2022 – Nurtured Heart Part 1 – 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
March 15, 2022 – Nurtured Heart Part 2 – 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
March 22, 2022 – Nurtured Heart Part 3 – 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
March 29, 2022 – Nurtured Heart Part 4 – 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

REGISTER ONCE FOR ENTIRE SERIES
Call: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org

Let’s Take a Crash Course on Understanding how to Read an IEP via Zoom
2022-03-08 18:00 - 20:00 | NY
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: Phone: Tina Beauparlant- Tbeauparlant@ptopnys.org

Brain & Sensory Processing Differences Across the Lifespan - Webinar
2022-03-09 13:00 - 14:15 | NY
Sensory Processing Differences Don’t Go Away for Adults with Autism
Part 1: Understanding Brain & Sensory Processing Differences Across the Lifespan
Tune in to hear Fakhri Shafai, Ph.D., M.Ed., describe sensory differences experienced by individuals with autism throughout the lifespan.
About the speaker:
Since 2003, Dr. Fakhri Shafai has worked with autistic persons, their families, clinicians, and educators in various capacities. Her research is focused on sensory processing differences in autism spectrum disorder and how these differences are related to social competence, emotion processing, and anxiety. Currently, she works as the Research and Evaluation Project Coordinator for AIDE Canada, a federally funded nonprofit that seeks to support autistic individuals, individuals with intellectual disabilities, and their families.
Register: https://www.autism.org/brain-sensory-processing-differences/
Register for Part 2: Sensory-Friendly Strategies for Home, Wednesday, March 23, 2022

Front Door Information Session via WebEx
2022-03-09 13:00 - 15:00 | NY
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=e9fdef4d597babf598081b0d291c98f40 If you need assistance, please contact Monica Moore 315-473-6985 monica.moore@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

What is Section 504? - Webinar
2022-03-09 18:00 - 19:15 | NY
Please join Trish Washburn, Education Advocate, Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents a webinar on What is Section 504?
This training will introduce you to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This training is designed to provide you with an understanding of the law, how it applies to educational programs and to students with disabilities. Children who qualify under this law receive services and/ or accommodations in the public-school system without being classified under IDEA/IDEIA and their school district’s Committee on Special Education.
If you are a Parent, Grandparent, Family Member, or just interested in this topic then this training is for you!
If you have questions, please call Tina Beauparlant (518) 381-4350 or Tbeauparlant@ptopnys.org.
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7253413755527421452

Education Records Organizer - Webinar
2022-03-10 13:00 - 14:00 | NY
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.
Please contact with any questions: Tina Beauparlant (518) 381-4350 or Tbeauparlant@ptopnys.org
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1772114097940225037

(Spanish) Chat with Us! via Zoom
2022-03-10 19:00 - 20:00 | NY
¡Únase a nosotros para obtener respuestas a sus preguntas e inquietudes!
RESPONDEREMOS SUS PREGUNTAS SOBRE…– Transiciones– Educación Especial y Discapacidades– Manejo de tiempo en el Hogar– Trabajo Escolar– Comportamiento– Tecnología Virtual– Recursos en Buffalo– ¡Y cualquier otro tema que quieras discutir!
Unirse a la Zoom reuniónhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/83163589898?pwd=[REDACTED]ón ID: 831 6358 9898 Contraseña: [REDACTED]
Sesiones Semanales de Charla Con Lizarelis Ali!
email: info@parentnetworkwny.org | call: 716.332.4170
www.parentnetworkwny.org/events

Residential Placement Online Discussion Group- Parents who have a child in a Residential placement
2022-03-10 19:00 - 20:00 | NY
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.
March_10-2022_Residential_Placement_Discussion_Group.docx
Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItcOCgqjkiE93EvzhK2aXOn96j5KDcPGBy
If you have questions, please contact: Valeria Colavecchio – vcolavecchio@ptopnys.org.

Front Door Information Session via WebEx - Spanish
2022-03-11 10:00 - 12:00 | NY
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=e985f3b670d659cd867a5987f4852f878 Si necesita ayuda, comuníquese con Clara Fournier 718-430-0761 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

Explore & More’s Au-Some Evenings - March 11, 2022
2022-03-11 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.
