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PN Community News
What is going on in your community?
There are a lot of great upcoming events all over Western New York. Please take a moment to see what is happening around you and thank you for being a part of what makes Parent Network of WNY and our community great.
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HOT TOPICS: Summer Activities – Live, Learn, Work and Play
When it comes to the summertime, all parents, whether their child is five or 35, have the same question: “How do I keep my children busy?” You can use the Live, Learn, Work and Play model to get some ideas to make this summer a good one. Take a look at our monthly focus on this hot topic, with steps, photos and tips at Hot Topics or download the PDF. |
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WANTED: Cowboys and Cowgirls
Mosey on over to the Disability Picnic in the wild, wild, west! You are cordially invited to the Annual Disability Picnic on Saturday, July 11 High Noon – 2:30p, at St. Gregory the Great Parish. This event is sponsored by the good folks at St. Gregory Parish Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities and co-sponsored by the Disability Advocacy Team of the Catholic Diocese. For more info, please visit: Wild West Picnic
Adaptive Watersports
Western New York Adaptive Watersports offers Sailing on Saturday Mornings, Fishing On Saturday Mornings, Waterskiing Clinics at Gallagher Beach and Adaptive Try Scuba Clinics. No Fees are charged for these activities that are designed to be accessible and serve individuals with special needs. For more info, please visit: Watersports
Sign Language Summer Day Camp
Deaf Access Services Presents: Sign Language Summer Day Camp. Camp Activities include Learning Basic Sign Language, Deaf Culture, Games, Arts & Crafts and much more! Summer camp will be located at Deaf Access Services Tri-Main Center in Buffalo July 13th – July 24th,10:00 am-12:00 pm. For more info, please visit: Sign Language Camp
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Looking for something to do with your child in the community? Find something that fits your needs today. For a complete listing, please visit COMMUNITY CALENDAR.
Sailing on Saturday Mornings - Western New York Adaptive Watersports
Saturday, June 27, 2015, 9 am–12 pm (Erie County)
Dream Big! Our Vision, Our Lives
Saturday, June 27, 2015, 9 am–4 pm. Registration Deadline is June 17th (Erie County)
THE CHILD & FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM (CFSP) Family Support Group - Mental Health Association
Friday, July 3, 2015, 6–7:30 pm (Erie County)
Deaf Access Services Presents: SIGN LANGUAGE SUMMER DAY CAMP
July 13th – July 24th. Registration Deadline: July 10th, 2015 (Erie County)
Faith-Based Special Needs Parent Support Group
Thursday, July 9, 2015, 6:15–7:45 pm (Erie County)
Au-Some Evenings at Explore & More Children's Museum
Friday, July 10, 2015, 5:30–8 pm (Erie County)
Celebrating Miracles
Tuesday, July 14, 2015, 6–7:30 pm (Cattaraugus County)
Niagara Frontier Family Network Family Meetings
Wednesday, July 15, 2015, 6–8 pm (Niagara County)
Starlight Studio and Art Gallery - 10 year anniversary
Friday, July 24, 2015, 6–9 pm (Erie County)
Submit your Event
Do you or your agency want to include your event on our community calendar? Send complete event information to: events@parentnetworkwny.org
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If you are looking for a welcoming environment for family members with Autism Spectrum Disorder, please visit SUPPORT GROUPS.
Parent Group For Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Wednesday, July 15, 2015, 6:30–8:30 pm (Erie County)
Parent Group For Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Wednesday, August 19, 2015, 6:30–8:30 pm (Erie County)
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We offer a wide variety of workshops, for a complete listing, please visit WORKSHOPS.
Habilidades para que los Padres Aboguen Efectivamente/Skills for Effective Parent Advocacy
Wednesday, June 24, 2015, 10–11 am (Erie County)
504 Plan
Monday, June 29, 2015, 6–8 pm (Cattaraugus County)
Effective Communication Helping Families & Professionals Work Together
Wednesday, July 8, 2015, 6–8 pm (Erie County)
Preparing for a Meeting
Wednesday, July 15, 2015, 6–8 pm (Erie County)
Benefits for Persons with Developmental Disabilities in NYS
Thursday, July 16, 2015, 9 am–12 pm (Chautauqua County)
Skills for Effective Parent Advocacy
Wednesday, July 29, 2015, 6–8 pm (Erie County)
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 How can we better serve the community? How do we decide what programs or workshops to develop? A lot of what we do comes directly from you. If you can, please take a brief moment to fill out some of our parent surveys.
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Skills Needed to Help MSCs Become Care Coordinators
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Survey's on Workshop Development
We are developing some new workshops to help individuals and families understand and use OPWDD (NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities) services. We are asking for your ideas about what information and training should be included in these workshops. CLICK EACH SURVEY:
Self-Directed Services
Independent Community Living
Starting a Small Business
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