Join us for some sensory friendly roller-skating and dance party!

When students cannot attend school or an appropriate program is unavailable, tutoring is often the only means of access to education. In New York State, tutoring is frequently used—but often inconsistently applied, misunderstood, or delayed—leaving students without meaningful instruction. This session focuses specifically on tutoring in NYS: what it is, when it must be provided, […]

Planning for the future is one of the most important steps families can take to protect the long-term well-being of a loved one with a disability. Special Needs Trusts (SNTs) help ensure that individuals can maintain eligibility for important public benefits while still having access to additional resources that improve quality of life—such as housing […]

Join us in building connections and friendships to one another at the YMCA Fun Zone! Parents can play in the Play Zone, and, or can meet and connect with other parents.

Fostering vocabulary development helps children with the acquisition of language. Language acquisition supports literacy skills as young children grow and develop. Participants will come away from this session with ways to incorporate language and vocabulary instruction in the home to support their children in the early and elementary grades.​ Presented by the Mid-West Family and […]

  Deciding to home school is a big decision for any family. For families of students with disabilities, you may be wondering whether this affects the services they receive through your school district. Join us to discuss the basic questions to consider, how to notify your school, and what special education services are available for […]

Planning for the future means sharing responsibilities, building backup plans, and starting important conversations early. This webinar will help parents, caregivers, and professionals understand key roles such as Legal Guardian, Power of Attorney, Health Care Proxy, Representative Payee, and Special Needs Trustee, along with the roles of Care Coordinators, Self-Direction Brokers, and natural supports. Participants […]

Create a decorative candle for Mother’s Day. Rushford Library will provide materials, Starbridge will provide snacks. Rushford Library 9033 Main StRushford, NY 14777 Registration required by April 25.

Sponsored by the Greater Rochester Special Education Task Force.   Participants are encouraged to submit questions on the registration form about special education trends, regulations and best practices. These questions will be incorporated into the presentation, as appropriate and both attorneys will share their perspective and experience.   Jane Gabriele; attorney with Legal Assistance of […]

Join us in building connections and friendships to one another at the YMCA Fun Zone! Parents can play in the Play Zone, and, or can meet and connect with other parents.

The Child Advocacy Center’s (The CAC) Parent Academy program is designed toempower parents and caregivers with practical, evidence-based skills and strategies tokeep their children safe and strengthen family bonds. Designed for adults of all kindswho support and care for children. Parent Academy offers a safe space for constructivedialogue, skill sharing, and building networks of support […]

May 27th: Paint the pot.

We will be meeting at the Cuba Library on the first of the month, 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. for a monthly craft project.  We will provide the necessary supplies and snacks. We will be painting our aprons to use for future projects. Aprons, paints, markers, brushes will be provided. Pizza and drinks after painting. Parking available […]

June 3rd: Choose your flower and plant in your painted pot

Come out and Join us for Some fun bowling and mini golf.