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Understanding School Behavior Plans | Entendiendo y apprendiendo planes de comportamiento escola
Date of Event: Tuesday, November 20, 2018Start Time: 10:00 AM | End Time: 12:00 PM
Location:
West Side Community Services
Event Address:
161 Vermont Street
Buffalo, NY
Event Cost: FREE
Contact Person: Phone: Call 716-332-4170 or Email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
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Parent to Parent of Western NY presents the bilingual workshop Understanding School Behavior Plans on Tuesday, Nov. 20 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. This workshop will teach families all about the special education process, including what to expect at meetings of the Committee on Special Education (CSE) or the Committee on Preschool Speical Educaiton (CPSE). Designed to help families learn how to take an active role in the education process, this class provides useful resources for the future.
This workshop is free to attend, but reservations are requested. Call 716-332-4170 or email info@parentnetworkwny.org.
Parent to Parent of Western NY presenta el taller bilingüe Comprendiendo los planes de comportamiento escolar el martes 20 de noviembre de 10 a.m. a 12 p.m. Este taller enseña a las familias todo sobre el proceso de educación especial, incluyendo qué esperar en las reuniones del Comité de Educación Especial (CSE) (Preescolar CPSE). Diseñada para ayudar a las familias a aprender cómo desempeñar un papel activo en el proceso educativo, esta clase proporciona recursos útiles para el futuro.
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correo electrónico: info@parentnetworkwny.org | llame al 716.332.4170
Háganos saber si necesita ayuda con el cuidado de los niños o el transporte cuando se registre.
Theatre of Youth: Sensory Friendly Performance of A Charlie Brown Christmas
Date of Event: Sunday, December 16, 2019Start Time: 10:00 AM | End Time:
Location:
Theatre of Youth
Event Address:
203 Allen Street
Buffalo, NY
Event Cost: $5
Contact Person: Phone: Call 716-884-4400 ext 304 or Email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Event:
Theatre of youth presents Sensory Friendly Performance Series featuring A Charlie Brown Christmas on Sunday, Dec. 16 at 10 a.m. in a sensory friendly environment. Children can sit where they are most comfortable and move around as they need, all while enjoying the magic of live theatre.
All performances start promptly at 10 a.m. Tickets are $5, general seating. Noise muffling headsets and a calming space are available. Contact the TOY box office by calling 716-884-4400 ext 304, email boxoffice@theatreofyouth.org or go to www.theatreofyouth.org (access code 1N68) to purchase tickets.
Research Study: to better understand caregivers’ experiences with respite
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Contact Person: Phone: Call 706-542-5471 or 716-236-8361 (New York) or Email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
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The Health Foundation for Western and Central New York has awarded researchers from the University of Georgia, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the University of Rochester are collaborating on a research study to better understand caregivers' experiences with respite. Caregivers who reside in one of 16 western or central counties will be interviewed via telephone between January and April 2019. Between 80 to 85 caregivers will be selected to participate in focus groups at the 2019 ARCH National Lifespan Respite Conference in Buffalo April 30 to May 2. Participants will be mailed a $100 gift card at the completion of their interviews.
The target population is family adult caregivers of older adults who have physical, intellectual, or cognitive disabilities, and are consumers of respite services. Caregivers must be 18 years or older and have been caregiving for at least 3 months.
To participate contact:
University of Georgia
School of Social Work|
Dr. Tiffany Washington
706-542-5471 or 716-236-8361 (New York)
or email twashing@uga.edu
Participants must be a resident of:
- Allegany
- Cattaraugus
- Cayuga
- Chautauqua
- Erie
- Genesee
- Herkimer
- Madison
- Niagara
- Orleans
- Oneida
- Onondaga
- Oswego
- Tompkins
- Wyoming
WNED-TV’s Kid Fest
Date of Event: Friday, February 8, 2019Start Time: 6:00 PM | End Time: 8:00 PM
Location:
WNED Studios
Event Address:
140 Lower Terrace
Buffalo, NY
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WNED-TV's Kid Fest will take place on Friday, February 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. Enjoy character meet-and-greets, kid's activities, and lots of family fun featuring Princess Presto, Clifford, Super Why, Daniel Tiger, and Katerina Kittycat. A limited number of tickets are available. Purchase tickets at kidsfestsensorynight.eventbrite.com and use the password sensorynight to access the page.
For tickets and information call 716-845-7000 or visit wned.org. Parking is free.
Presto Mambo!
Date of Event: Sunday, February 10, 2019Start Time: 2:30 p.m. | End Time:
Location:
Kleinhans Music Hall
Event Address:
3 Symphony Circle
Buffalo, NY
Event Cost: see details below
Contact Person: Jana Phone: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
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BPOkids for Exceptional Kids presents Presto Mambo! on Sunday, Feb. 10 at 2:30 p.m. Be ready to dance in the aisles with Platypus Theatre's interactive family show that highlights the rhythms of Latino music from the Americas.
Click here for more information or to purchase tickets. Tickets are $9 to $14. To purchase special discount rate of $15 per family call 716-885-5000, ask for Rachel and mention "BPO Kids Exceptional Kids." Parking is available for $5 per concert or on the street for free. Email Jana with any questions at jmertz@kaleidahealth.org.
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Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra
Date of Event: Sunday, March 10, 2019Start Time: 2:30 PM | End Time:
Location:
Kleinhans Music Hall
Event Address:
3 Symphony Circle
Buffalo, NY
Event Cost: see details below
Contact Person: Jana Phone: Email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
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BPOkids for Exceptional Kids presents Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra on Sunday, Mar. 10 at 2:30 p.m. This lively, colorful work has illustrated the instruments of the orchestra to generations of concert-goers. Explore the individual sections as they build toward playing beautiful music together. Featuring the poetry of local children's author Amy Ludwig VanDerwater. Come at 1:30 for free activities.
Click here for more information or to purchase tickets. Tickets are $9 to $14. To purchase special discount rate of $15 per family call 716-885-5000, ask for Rachel and mention "BPO Kids Exceptional Kids." Parking is available for $5 per concert or on the street for free. Email Jana with any questions at jmertz@kaleidahealth.org.
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Theatre of Youth: Sensory Friendly Performance of The Jungle Book
Date of Event: Sunday, March 24, 2019Start Time: 10:00 AM | End Time:
Location:
Theatre of Youth
Event Address:
203 Allen Street
Buffalo, NY
Event Cost: $5
Contact Person: Phone: Call 716-884-4400 ext 304 or #Email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
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Theatre of youth presents Sensory Friendly Performance Series featuring The Jungle Book on Sunday, Mar. 24 at 10 a.m. in a sensory friendly environment. Children can sit where they are most comfortable and move around as they need, all while enjoying the magic of live theatre.
All performances start promptly at 10 a.m. Tickets are $5, general seating. Noise muffling headsets and a calming space are available. Contact the TOY box office by calling 716-884-4400 ext 304, email boxoffice@theatreofyouth.org or go to www.theatreofyouth.org (access code 1N68) to purchase tickets.
Around the World with the BPO
Date of Event: Sunday, April 7, 2019Start Time: 2:30 PM | End Time:
Location:
Kleinhans Music Hall
Event Address:
3 Symphony Circle
Buffalo, NY
Event Cost:
Contact Person: Jana Phone: Email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
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BPOkids for Exceptional Kids presents Around the World with the BPO on Sunday, April 7 at 2:30 p.m. Travel the world in this exciting program that combines music and cultures from America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America. Come at 1:30 for free activities.
Click here for more information or to purchase tickets. Tickets are $9 to $14. Parking is available for $5 per concert or on the street for free. Email Jana with any questions atjmertz@kaleidahealth.org"> jmertz@kaleidahealth.org.
BPO Exceptional Kids - Events Flyer
Theatre of Youth: Sensory Friendly Performance of Dragons Love Tacos
Date of Event: Sunday, May 19, 2019Start Time: 10:00 AM | End Time:
Location:
Theatre of Youth
Event Address:
203 Allen Street
Buffalo, NY
Event Cost: $5
Contact Person: Phone: Call 716-884-4400 ext 304 or Email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Event:
Theatre of youth presents Sensory Friendly Performance Series featuring Dragons Love Tacos on Sunday, May 19 at 10 a.m. in a sensory friendly environment. Children can sit where they are most comfortable and move around as they need, all while enjoying the magic of live theatre.
All performances start promptly at 10 a.m. Tickets are $5, general seating. Noise muffling headsets and a calming space are available. Contact the TOY box office by calling 716-884-4400 ext 304, email boxoffice@theatreofyouth.org or go to www.theatreofyouth.org (access code 1N68) to purchase tickets.
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- Understanding School Behavior Plans | Entendiendo y apprendiendo planes de comportamiento escola
- Theatre of Youth: Sensory Friendly Performance of A Charlie Brown Christmas
- Research Study: to better understand caregivers’ experiences with respite
- WNED-TV’s Kid Fest
- Presto Mambo!
- Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra
- Theatre of Youth: Sensory Friendly Performance of The Jungle Book
- Around the World with the BPO
- Theatre of Youth: Sensory Friendly Performance of Dragons Love Tacos
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