New Beginning-Returning to School During COVID-19

As we begin the new school year, our panelists will share their own lived experience as a framework to move forward, to support, and to guide families with strategies for mental health management as school begins again. Join Peg Barrett, … Continued

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Buffalo Parent & Caregiver Chat Sessions

Join us at our weekly chat sessions to discuss your questions & concerns.  Buffalo Families! We are here to answer your questions and concerns on a wide range of topics including • Transitions • Meltdowns • Time Management • Technology … Continued

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Take the Stress out of Transition Ask Me

Need answers for after the bus stops coming? Do you have a high schooler with a learning difference? Do you have questions about accommodations at work or college? Not sure what to ask? Or who to ask? Click the link … Continued

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Help! My Child Won’t Wear a Mask!

Strategies and tips for parents, caregivers, and professionals who engage with children experiencing behavior challenges related to wearing a face mask. Learn tips and strategies to use with children, tweens, and teens.  Specific strategies for individuals diagnosed with developmental disabilities, … Continued

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Your Mama Doesn’t Work Here Anymore

Teens and young adults…What do you need to be successful at work? This workshop will teach participants to identify future goals, make a plan to meet your goals and learn the skills you need to get and keep a job. … Continued

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Chautauqua County Family & Caregiver Support Group

Allen Park 31 Hughes St., Jamestown, NY

PURPOSE:  Provide a welcoming environment for parents, family members and other caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities to meet, share experiences, ask questions and receive support. In Person Meeting:  Thursday, September 10, 2020 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm “Social … Continued

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Buffalo Parent & Caregiver Chat Sessions

Join us at our weekly chat sessions to discuss your questions & concerns.  Buffalo Families! We are here to answer your questions and concerns on a wide range of topics including • Transitions • Meltdowns • Time Management • Technology … Continued

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Parent Member Training Webinar Three (3) Part Series- Part 1

Parent Members contribute valuable information and support to families who request their attendance at an IEP meeting. Parent Members participate in discussions about: • Eligibility for special education services • Educational planning and goal-setting • Learning in the Least Restrictive … Continued

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Let’s Talk Mindfulness & Managing Stress

Do You…. • Feel overwhelmed and unable to stop? • Find yourself dwelling on the past and/or worrying about the future? • Feel stuck in a cycle of regret, exhaustion, and fear? • Want to learn how mindfulness can reduce … Continued

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