Funland Skate Center3438 Baldwin Rd.Wellsville, NY 14895 Requirements: OPWDD eligibility Reside in Cattaraugus or Allegany County Join us for some sensory friendly roller-skating and dance party! Provided by Starbridge for the event:- Pizza- DrinksRegistration is required - RSVP no later than September 12th For any questions, please contact Kari Cayton kcayton@starbridgeinc.org | (585) 259-4576
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 to learn about the Monroe County Family Access and Connection Team (FACT) and Single Point of Access (SPOA) for Children and Youth. This session will explain how these programs support youth with significant mental health or behavioral health needs in Monroe County. FACT uses a team-based approach that brings families, schools, and service […]
Monroe Community CollegeR. Thomas Flynn Campus Center1000 E Henrietta Rd, Rochester, NY 14623 Join us for a half-day event focused on Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)-also known as Pervasive Drive for Autonomy. PDA is a profile often associated with autism, and more recently, ADHD and other neurodevelopmental conditions. PDAers are socially aware, sensitive to stress, and […]
As a parent, it can be hard to know when your child is experiencing typical peer disagreements—and when it's something more serious. This workshop will help you understand the key differences between peer conflict and bullying. You’ll learn how to recognize the signs of bullying, how to support your child if it happens, and how […]
How do you know the difference between typical peer conflict and bullying? This workshop introduces participants to definitions of bullying, how to recognize it, and how to respond to it both at home and in school. This workshop also provides information about the Dignity for All Student Act and the role of the DASA Coordinator […]
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 Family Empowerment Series is multi-session workshop part of Starbridge’s Signature Series offered each year. This series of workshops prepares families and caregivers to better advocate within the educational system for their children and to be a resource for other families of students who have disabilities in their communities. Series Schedule: All series will take […]
The purpose of the Family Guide to Transition Planning—Preparing Students with Disabilities for Life After High School is to assist families in understanding the transition planning process specifically from high school to life after high school. When families are knowledgeable about the transition process and invited to participate by Educational Organizations (EOs), students with disabilities […]
Thank you for an unforgettable night! Cause for Celebration 2025 took place on October 22, 2025 at Comedy @ the Carlson. Together, we celebrated inclusion, community, and the people who make it possible. Your support powers Starbridge’s mission to transform communities to include everyone. Congratulations to our 2025 Community Champion Award Honorees We’re proud to recognize partners who […]
Come down to Pumpkinville with us for a hayride, pumpkins, donuts & cider, and more! The Hayride goes into the field where we will be picking pumpkins!
The Special Education Task Force presents: Keys to Success for Students identified with a Specific Learning Disability and an IEPPresenter: Annmarie Urso Ph.D. In this virtual session participants will be introduced to data-based individualized intervention framework and learn answers to the following questions and more: 1. What happens once a student has become eligible for an IEP for a […]
