Learn from Carolyn Kerr of Brown and Weinraub on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 from 6PM-7PM as she explains the New York State budget process and potential impacts to intellectual and developmental disability services in 2026. She will spotlight key races to follow, and share insights on effective advocacy for people with I/DD, families, caregivers, and disability service providers. This webinar is
BOCES 2 is showcasing their Transition and Career Readiness programs to both current and future students and families on October 16, 2025 at 5PM. They will be highlighting many classrooms including Village Plaza, Paul Rd, Roberts / BELL Program, and Project SEARCH @ URMC. Community Resource Fair for families to have an opportunity to continue/start
Join us at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences on 955 Main Street at Buffalo, NY on October 18th! Explore what neighborhood and community schools are, how they serve all students and how they strengthen communities. Participants at the conference will learn from real-world examples, collaborative strategies and practical tools to foster thriving,
Find out what you need to know about guardianship resources, laws and opportunities! Gain insights directly from the Supervising Attorney in the Rochester Office of Disability Rights NY's Kim Weisbeck. This learning opportunity with a question and answer session features: - Strategies for supporting the right of individuals with I/DD to make independent decisions -
🎃 Trick or Treat🎃 Join us at our Jamestown office for some Halloween Fun on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 from 10AM to 1PM at 255 Fluvanna Ave, Jamestown, NY 14701! Members we support, their families and friends are invited to attend our Halloween event! This is an opportunity to network with other families, connect with
Target Audience: Parents/Caregivers of children with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD) ages 5-22. Topics to be discussed: - Overview of Health Home Care Coordination YOUR responsibilities - What is your role in all of this? - Intake & Enrollment OPWDD - Supports & Services Referral Process Options - Resources Q & A Click here to
Join The Arc Allegany-Steuben and The Arc Chemung-Schuyler at the Legislative Brunch on October 28, 2025 from 10sAM-11:30AM at the Radisson Hotel (125 Denison Pkwy E, Corning).
Get moving during a free virtual session on November 6, 2025 from 3PM-4PM! The Moving Easy Program is a gentle flexibility routine designed to improve your flexibility safely by loosening muscles and joints and increasing circulation. It incorporates the whole body and is gentle: it is not meant to be strenuous. The moves also help
In this workshop, we will discuss the definition of bullying, different types of bullying, how to recognize the warning signs and what YOU can do to help!
Join us on January 14, 2026 at 6PM for a free informative webinar for parents/caregivers of students ages 14-22 who receive special education services! In this webinar, you will hear an overview of ACCES-VR from 6PM-7PM, including a description of Pre-Employment Transition Services, available for students with disabilities ages 14 and older. Presented by: Sarah
Our transition expo gives families the opportunity to virtually connect with local providers who offer services supporting successful transition to adulthood for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities! This expo is intended for parents/caregivers of students ages 14-22 who receive special education services. It will take place for our entire service region on January 28,
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