Parent to Parent of NYS offers FREE online groups for parents of children with special needs. Groups are available Regionally and Statewide We are here for you! Come join Barb Hoffman for: An informal meeting to share information, resources, and support. Parents of children and adults are welcome.
Please join Namita Modasra, Education Advocate, Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents Assistive Technology for Students with Disabilities 101. This training will teach parents, grandparents, guardians about appropriate Assistive Technology (AT) devices and services how they allow students with disabilities to participate in and benefit from the general education curriculum and to meet Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals....
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‘When Siblings are supported, the whole family is supported’ Join us on January 19th when special education teacher and advocate Lindsay Hyland discuss the challenges, joys, and impact of having a sibling with special needs. The workshop is to help helping families learn what it is like to be a sibling of someone with a disability. If you have questions please contact...
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Please join Tina Beauparlant, Parent to Parent of NYS, Regional Manager/ Education Specialist for this wonderful webinar. This training gives parents, grandparents and guardians, an understanding of high school transition. Transition from high school to young adulthood is a critical stage for all teenagers; for students with disabilities this stage requires extra planning and goal setting. Factors to consider include...
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Have you heard of (LRE) or the Least Restrictive Environment? Many parents are unaware of what is means. (LRE) stands for Least Restrictive Environment and is part of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). It refers to the placement that your child is in. Least Restrictive Environment is an important part of your child's IEP. Come join us for...
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NEW STATEWIDE Parent group for families with children and adults who have Down Syndrome Parent to Parent is excited to host a new Statewide Parent Group specifically for families with children and adults who have Down Syndrome. Come join Julia Luppino for support and great conversation.
Please join Nancy Marmet, Education Advocate, Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents a webinar on Section 504, Students with Disabilities in Public & Private Schools. 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...
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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...
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Statewide Virtual Meeting: Bi-weekly on Thursdays, starting at 7 p.m. Parent to Parent of NYS Fathers Group to meet online via Zoom and discuss the role of dads in navigating their childrens’ special needs. Come join Chris Brewster for an informal meeting to share information, resources, and support. Parents of children and adults are welcome.
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 care for our child/children when we are no longer able to care for them. This workshop will increase the knowledge...
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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. Come join Sharon Linne for an hour of support and...
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Parent to Parent of NYS offers FREE online groups for parents of children with special needs. Group are available Regionally and Statewide We are here for you! Come join Angie Cuevas for: An informal meeting to share information, resources, and support. Parents of children and adults are welcome.