Parent to Parent of NYS presents the webinar: NYS Autism Insurance Reform presented by Lin Perry, Project Director for Family to Family Healthcare Information Center. Autism Insurance Reform legislation became effective in 2013, however aspects of the bill, related to … Continued

Please join Trish Washburn, Education Specialist, Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents a webinar on What are Effective Advocacy Skills. Not everyone starts out by being a good advocate.  Many parents, guardians and grandparents have faced challenges in … Continued

Parent to Parent of NYS presents the webinar: Education for Empowerment: School and Teens in Healthcare Transition presented by Lin Perry, Project Director for Family to Family Healthcare Information Center.  As our youth with ID/DD or special healthcare needs transition … Continued

Please join Maryalice Fegeley, Regional Coordinator for Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents the webinar 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 … Continued

Please join Trish Washburn, Education Specialist, for 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 … Continued

Please join Maryalice Fegeley, Regional Coordinator for Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents the webinar A Guide for Families to Understanding Supports & Services Administered by OPWDD.  The purpose of this training is to introduce families to the … Continued

Come join Tina Beauparlant, Regional Manager / Education Specialist as we explore:  Is Guardianship the only Option?  An overview of Guardianship and the Many Alternatives Let’s face it nothing keeps parents up at night more than thinking about who will … Continued

Please join Trish Washburn, Education Specialist, Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents a webinar on Communicating Through Letter Writing. Letter writing can be a very effective method of communication and advocacy for parents of children with disabilities.  This … Continued

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 … Continued