Stop down for a family fun dance party! DJ, Music & Sensory Friendly Pizza and drink are provided by Starbridge. Please email us your favorite song! Dress casual or as formal as you'd like. Good Times of Olean800 R East State StOlean, NY 14760 Registration required by November 3. OPWDD eligibility is required to participate
Do you wonder what services may be available for your child? Accessing and qualifying for OPWDD (Office for People with Developmental Disabilities) services can be frustrating and overwhelming. This webinar will provide an overview of various services available for children and youth to support them around their developmental disability. Presenters will also share eligibility requirements. […]
Bullying is an increasingly serious problem in schools. Families, teachers, and children need help and support in knowing how to respond. Jane Gabriele of Legal Assistance of Western NY will discuss the difference between bullying, discrimination, intimidation and harassment. You will learn more about the Dignity for All Students Act and what a school district’s […]
Spark Change is a day of learning and connection related to systemic advocacy policies in the educational system.
Panel Discussion with Disability Rights Activist Imani Barbarin At the WXXI Studio in person or Virtual Zoom option. Join Starbridge Inc. and Move to Include, a WXXI and Golisano Foundation initiative, for an important community conversation on ableism and inclusion with nationally recognized disability rights activist, Imani Barbarin. Imani Barbarin is a disability rights and inclusion […]
Join us for an end of the year bowling bash with your family. Pizza and drink included. Sensory friendly space is available. 800 R East State StOlean, NY 14760 Registration Required by 12/2/2023 OPWDD eligibility is required to participate
Jan 9, 2024 or Jan 23, 2024 from 4:30pm - 6:30pm. Space is limited to 25 people each evening. Perkins 2728 West State StOlean, NY 14760
For any parent with a child going off to kindergarten, it is a time of excitement and anxiety. For families of children who have disabilities, it can also be confusing and nerve-wracking. Participants will learn the differences between the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) and the Committee on Special Education (CSE) and learn strategies […]
When a child qualifies for special education services, federal law requires the development of a document called an Individualized Education Program (IEP). The IEP serves as a roadmap for services, including important information about a child’s levels of performance and needs, as well as goals for the child. This workshop will prepare participants to actively […]
