***disclaimer: Some gang references included and community violence.*** In this week’s episode Laura and Katie speak with Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn. This interview helps to clarify the role of District Attorney Flynn in our community and what his prosecution of an individual with a disability can look like. He offers some insight
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Accessible Academics!
We have BIG transition news to share with you! A new non-profit agency in WNY is currently expanding and seeking new students for the Fall 2019 semester! Accessible Academics is to provide transition support exclusively to students with varying abilities who are seeking a credit or certificate bearing post-secondary education. With the help of this
New York State Announces February SNAP Benefits Being Issued Early Due to Federal Government Shutdown
Most New Yorkers Receiving SNAP Will Get Full February Benefits by January 17 The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance today announced that most recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will receive their full February benefits early, due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. Current SNAP recipients may receive their
Parent Leadership Program
Hot Topic! Parent Leadership Program 2019
Are you a parent or family member of an individual with a disability? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities? Do you want to become a leader in your community? Join Parent Network of WNY’ s FREE Parent Leadership Program! Learn from experts about a variety of
Episode 8: CAUSE Program
In this episode, Katie and Laura talk to Kristen Luppino-Gholston, LMSW with the CAUSE program at DAEMEN college. She is the interim director and tells us all about the program! CAUSE- Center for Allied and Unified Sport and Exercise, provides opportunities for persons with disabilities. The program is a collaboration of Daemen College students and
HOT TOPIC! Managing stress, anxiety and family activities during holiday season
FAMILY ACTIVITIES DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON December is finally here, and it’s truly a wonderful time of year for many of us to enjoy family, good food and friends. If you look at a family video from past holidays, you might see all of these things, plus several meltdowns caught on camera. It can be
Episode 7: Family Engagement Part 2
In this episode Katie and Laura are speaking with Dr. Anahita Ball from the School of Social Work at the University at Buffalo. Dr. Ball speaks to us about Family Engagement and how parents and schools can have a healthy relationship. We explore what potential barriers exist for parents that may be in their way
Episode Six: Family Engagement
In this episode of the Parent Network Pod, Katie and Laura are speaking with Susan Barlow of the Parent Network of WNY and Tara Burgess from EPIC (Every Person Influences Children) Susan and Tara inform our listeners about the importance of Family Engagement for both parents/caregivers and professionals. If you would like more information about
Funding Available to Help Families Attend Special Events & Conferences
The Jim Kelly Scholarship Program Parent Network of WNY, in conjunction with the Kelly for Kids Foundation, are pleased to provide a scholarship program for families/caregivers of individuals with disabilities, as well as self-advocates, to attend special events and conferences that have a cost associated with them. The scholarship program will provide funding to assist