Join Parent to Parent of NYS for this wonderful webinar. Person-centered support works best when DSPs and families work together as partners. This webinar explores how the NADSP Code of Ethics can help strengthen that partnership by providing a shared foundation for respect, choice, dignity, advocacy, and meaningful relationships. We’ll look at the unique roles families and DSPs play in...
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| 0 events, | 1 event, - Please join Parent to Parent of NYS for this presentation. Letters provide both you and the school with a record of ideas, concerns, and suggestions. Putting your thoughts on paper gives you the opportunity to take as long as you need to: state your concerns, think over what you've written, make changes, and have someone else read over the letter... Free | 2 events, - Please join Parent to Parent of NYS, for this in-depth presentation. The Regulations of the Commissioner of Education Parts 200-201- establish vital guidelines for the education of students with disabilities in New York State. These regulations guarantee that every student has access to a free and appropriate public education that meets their unique needs. It is crucial for both educators... Free - For parents whose child or adult family member currently lives in a residential setting. Share insights, coping strategies, and resources to support your loved one’s well-being and maintain family connections. ⏰ Heads up! Registration for our Zoom events will close 24 hours before the event starts. Don’t wait! Sign up early to secure your spot! Free | 1 event, - Join Parent to Parent of NYS for this wonderful webinar. Walk in the shoes of siblings who grow up alongside a brother or sister with a disability. Join Parent to Parent of NYS for In Their Shoes: Understanding the Sibling Experience in Families with Disabilities. This interactive workshop explores the joys, challenges, and powerful lifelong impact of the sibling experience.... Free | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, |
3 events, - Join Parent to Parent of NYS for an indepth webinar on A Guide for Families to Understanding Supports & Services Administered by OPWDD. The purpose of this training is to introduce families to the language of service delivery systems and to define and clarify information about services and supports. Participants will gain an increased awareness and understanding of eligibility criteria... Free - A virtual community for fathers raising children with disabilities to connect, share fatherhood experiences, and find encouragement. This group acknowledges the important role fathers play and offers tailored support. ⏰ Heads up! Registration for our Zoom events will close 24 hours before the event starts. Don’t wait! Sign up early to secure your spot! Free - Parenting teenagers with developmental or physical disabilities comes with unique challenges and joys. This group provides a supportive community to discuss transition planning, behavioral changes, schooling, and social opportunities. ⏰ Heads up! Registration for our Zoom events will close 24 hours before the event starts. Don’t wait! Sign up early to secure your spot! Free | 3 events, - Join Parent to Parent of NYS for our webinar on Traveling with Your Special Needs Child/Adult. Have you dreamed of going on a vacation with your child or adult with special needs? Does your child express a desire to go visit grandparents or a friend? Does he/she want to go on a field trip? Are theme parks or cruises a... Free - A welcoming group for families of children with developmental and physical disabilities, ages 5 and younger. Parents and caregivers can connect with others who understand the challenges of raising a young child with special needs in a caring, judgement free space. ⏰ Heads up! Registration for our Zoom events will close 24 hours before the event starts. Don’t wait! Sign... Free - Welcome to V.I.B.E.S., a cozy virtual lounge for parents and caregivers of children with disabilities or neurodivergence who also identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. Log on from your favorite comfy spot to drop your armor, speak your truth, and decompress with a community that truly gets it. Real talk. Real pride. V – Validated: Knowing your love, your... Free | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, - A welcoming space for Mandarin and Cantonese-speaking parents raising children with developmental disabilities. Share your experiences, ask questions, and receive culturally relevant support in your native language. ⏰ Heads up! Registration for our Zoom events will close 24 hours before the event starts. Don’t wait! Sign up early to secure your spot! Free | 0 events, |
1 event, - Un espacio en español para padres latinos de personas con discapacidades. Conéctate con otros padres para compartir recursos, experiencias y apoyo culturalmente sensible. ⏰ ¡Atención! El plazo de inscripción para nuestros eventos de Zoom finaliza 24 horas antes del inicio. ¡No esperes más! ¡Inscríbete con antelación para asegurar tu plaza! Free | 4 events, - Join Parent to Parent of NYS, for our 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... Free - Please join Parent to Parent of NYS for this presentation. Not everyone starts out as a good advocate. Many parents, guardians, and grandparents have faced challenges in getting their child’s educational needs met. It is essential for them to learn the skills necessary to become effective advocates for their children. Please note: We do not record our webinars. They are... Free - Please join Parent to Parent of NYS, for this training on The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), a federal law, requires certain information to be included in the IEP but doesn’t specify how the IEP should look. Because states and local school systems may include additional information, forms differ from state to state and may vary between school systems... Free | 1 event, - A group offering support for parents navigating adulthood with their children who have developmental or physical disabilities. Discuss topics like independent living, employment, benefits, and healthcare. ⏰ Heads up! Registration for our Zoom events will close 24 hours before the event starts. Don’t wait! Sign up early to secure your spot! Free | 4 events, - Join Parent to Parent of NYS for 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. Please note:... Free - Connect with other parents, grandparents, and caregivers who truly understand the challenges and triumphs of advocating for a child with special needs. This is a safe space to share experiences, ask questions, discuss challenges, and find hope and humor among individuals who "get it". You're not alone in the special education journey! ⏰ Heads up! Registration for our Zoom events... Free - Created to support Black, Indigenous, and Parents of Color raising children with disabilities. This group offers culturally affirming discussions, community building, and educational sessions focused on the unique experiences of BIPOC families. ⏰ Heads up! Registration for our Zoom events will close 24 hours before the event starts. Don’t wait! Sign up early to secure your spot! Free | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, |
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| 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, - Join Parent to Parent of NYS for an indepth webinar on A Guide for Families to Understanding Supports & Services Administered by OPWDD. The purpose of this training is to introduce families to the language of service delivery systems and to define and clarify information about services and supports. Participants will gain an increased awareness and understanding of eligibility criteria... Free | 1 event, - Please join Parent to Parent of NYS, for this in-depth presentation. The Regulations of the Commissioner of Education Parts 200-201- establish vital guidelines for the education of students with disabilities in New York State. These regulations guarantee that every student has access to a free and appropriate public education that meets their unique needs. It is crucial for both educators... Free | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, |