Join us on Wednesday, November 4th at 7 pm, in M302 at Medaille College where we will have a presentation on high school diploma options. The new CDOS credential will be discussed as well as other traditional diploma options.
Join us Wednesday, January 13 at 7pm in room M102 at Medaille College where Vicki Rubin from ECDC will speak on the transition process from Early Intervention to school age. ** At 6:30pm, prior to our meeting, we invite you to bring any gently used materials your child has grown out of, (books, DVDs, halloween costumes, etc.), to share […]
On Thursday, January 11, 2018 DSPG member and Special Needs Lawyer, Marcy Hagen, will talk about special needs law at the Museum of Disability History, 3826 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14226. She will give an overview on what school districts are obligated to provide, how to best advocate for your child, the due process complaint […]
Join us for our first general meeting of the New Year, Monday, January 28, 2019 at 7pm at the Museum of disAbility History, 3826 Main St, Buffalo, New York 14226. at 7pm. Topics will include special needs planning, trusts and wills. Also we’ll learn how the ABLE Act will be beneficial to our families. Click here to register https://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/Jan2019
Join us at 7pm at the Museum of disAbility History where Kristi Moscato from Parent Network will share strategies for keeping our kids safe as well as when to speak up. When it comes to discussing sexuality, there are words to encourage a more comfortable conversation. Parents and caregivers will learn the importance of early and ongoing discussions about sexuality. There […]
Bruce A. Goldstein will present on the topics of the ABLE Act and special needs trusts. Mr. Goldstein, Special Counsel at Kenney Shelton Liptak Nowak LLP, brings over forty years of experience to the field. He concentrates his practice in the areas of Special Education, Special Needs, Estate Planning, Not-for-Profit Corporations, and Health Law. This […]
Our Annual Meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 7pm at Daemen University, Room 105 in the Athletic and Wellness Center, 4433 Main Street across Main Street from the main Daemen campus. We will have a report from our treasurer, hold Board elections and hear from Kristi Moscato, Community Relations Manager at Person Centered Services […]
THE DOWN SYNDROME PARENTS GROUP OF WNY PRESENTS2-day Self-advocate & Parent Conferencefeaturing Terri Couwenhoven MSsexuality educator • author • advocate • parent Friday, February 24th & Saturday, February 25 @ Union Fire Company1845 Union Rd, West Seneca, NY 14224 To Register go to https://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/TC2023 Terri Couwenhoven MS, CSE6 is a well-known certified sex educator and author, specializing in the design […]
THE DOWN SYNDROME PARENTS GROUP OF WNY PRESENTS 2-day Self-advocate & Parent Conference featuring Terri Couwenhoven MS sexuality educator • author • advocate • parent Friday, February 24th & Saturday, February 25 @ Union Fire Company 1845 Union Rd, West Seneca, NY 14224 To Register go to https://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/TC2023 Terri Couwenhoven MS, CSE6 is a well-known certified […]
Annual Meeting and Advocacy Workshop Our Annual Meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 from 6:30-8:00pm at Bornhava which is located at 25 Chateau Terrace in Amherst. This will be a joint meeting with members of the DSPG and parents of children who attend Bornhava. Agenda: Guest Speaker: Vickie Rubin, M.S Ed. is […]