Family Fun & Empowerment at Play Zone
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.
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.
Santa Express Train at Arcade & Attica RR. Please dress warm, dinner will be provided at the stopover station (hot dog, chips, and a drink). Registration deadline is December 11 or […]
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.
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 […]
It’s time for kindergarten! The transition from preschool to kindergarten can be a time of excitement, but it can also be a source of anxiety. Transitions are made easier when families and providers understand the process.
This joint session from Starbridge and the FACE Center will help you to understand the transition process and be an active member of the transition team. We will discuss the difference between services in CPSE and CSE, as well as the purpose of an Individualized Education Program (IEP).
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. […]
This joint presentation from Starbridge and the FACE Center will guide participants through the process of transitioning a child from Early Intervention to the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE).
Material discussed will help participants understand the transition process, how to be an active member of the transition team and understand the difference between services in EI and CPSE.
Participants will come away from this workshop with a better understanding of what to expect as children transition to preschool special education.
This one-hour workshop for parents, caregivers, and professionals will provide an overview of key programs including SSI, SSDI, OPWDD housing supports, SNAP, HEAP, Medicaid and waiver services, Medicare, CDPAP, and ACCES-VR. Participants will learn how these resources work, how they can support long-term stability and independence, and strategies for building flexibility and options for individuals and their families.
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 options, staffing supports, services, activities, and personal needs. This session will help parents, caregivers, and professionals understand how SNTs work and how they can create financial security and choice for the future.