Registration link: Conference is FREE but registration in advance is required https://parentnetworkwny.org/events Registration starts at 8:30 and lunch will be provided. What to Expect A dynamic and interactive day, using real life examples, that […]
Join us for a welcoming, family-friendly workshop designed to help you feel prepared and confident when attending school meetings for your child. We’ll walk through the key documents to review […]
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.
This session provides a comprehensive, accessible overview of the transition from high school to college for students with disabilities. Drawing from the Effective College Planning for Students with Disabilities manual […]
This is an online series FREE to family members of children who have disabilities thanks to the support of grants from state and federal funders.
Fall 2026 Dates: October 8, 15, 22, 29 and November 55-8 pm Location: In Person or Hybrid Al Sigl 1000 Elmwood Ave Rochester, NY 14620 Together, we can help you […]
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.
This joint session offered by Starbridge and the FACE Center will introduce The Family Guide to Transition Planning—Preparing Students with Disabilities for Life After High School and help families to understand the post-secondary transition planning process from high school to life after high school.
Date: Wednesday, October 21, 6pm-9pmLocation: Comedy @ the Carlson50 Carlson RoadRochester, NY 14610 Tickets on Sale Now! Join Starbridge for an unforgettable evening of music, connection, and community at Decades on the Dancefloor — […]
Are you struggling to collaborate with your school district? Do you disagree with the outcome of a Committee on Special Education meeting? Mediation is a process where a third party […]
This joint session offered by Starbridge and the FACE Center will review the information in Special Education in New York State for Preschool and School-Age Students with Disabilities: A Parent's […]
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.
An introductory, family-friendly workshop designed to guide parents and caregivers through the New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD)Self-Directed Services model. Presented by Parent to Parent of NYS.
Join us for a fun New Year’s Eve Party and wrap up your 2026 with a wonderful family event! Provided by Starbridge:- Pizza- Drinks Play Zone575 Spittler LaneLimestone, NY 14753 Requirements: For […]
This joint session offered by Starbridge and the FACE Center describes the current diploma and credential options that are available to New York State (NYS) students.
It includes information about the credit requirements for graduation in NYS, the multiple pathways to graduation, 4 +1 option requirements for all students, the appeal eligibility criteria for all students, the safety net options for students with disabilities, and the exiting credentials available in NYS and the requirements for each.
It also introduces participants to the definition of self-determination and its relation to determining individualized diploma and credential options.
Where Do I Begin? The process of pursuing residential placement can be overwhelming. This presentation will help you organize your needs, preferences, and documents to help you navigate the process. […]
