Parent Network of WNY
December is often a time for holiday celebrations, family gatherings, and the promise of new beginnings with a new year around the corner. For many families, the holidays bring a unique stress and opportunities for disappointments. Children with disabilities may have difficulty adjusting to the changes in their routine, the expectations to visit family and
Teenagers and young adults with severe autism are spending weeks or even months in emergency rooms and acute-care hospitals, sometimes sedated, restrained or confined to mesh-tented beds, a Kaiser Health News investigation shows. These young people — who may shout for hours, bang their heads on walls or lash out violently at home — are
Mayo Alanen danced eight years ago on ABC-TV’s smash hit “Dancing with the Stars” with actress Lisa Rinna, as well as fellow professional dance instructors Kym Johnson and Anna Demidova. He has taken the ballroom dance circuit by storm during the last year with a different partner, Lauren Walier, a 20-year-old college freshman with cerebral
Three Niagara County residents received statewide honors at the Cerebral Palsy Associations of New York State conference on Oct. 30 in Saratoga Springs. All three honorees were chosen from nominees across New York. Awardees include: New York State Sen. Robert G. Ortt of North Tonawanda received the Legislator of the Year Award. As chair of
Buffalo communities have been bolstered in recent years by the influx of refugees, and immigrants. As a base of community pride, and the people of Buffalo being as welcoming as they are, these new populations have been embraced, and we have seen them thrive. Many local periodicals, and media outlets have highlighted their success stories,
Julie Cataldo is strapped into a harness as she sits in her wheelchair just a few feet from the edge of the Erie Canal. A hydraulic lift hoists her from the chair and swings her out over the water. The lift lowers her into a kayak, and its operator adjusts her seat. This is Cataldo’s
When families, communities and schools work together students succeed. It is important for families to feel welcome in their child’s school and to have an understanding of what their children are learning and doing in class. There is real value in parents and family members feeling connected to the teacher, principal and other families. Communication
Wondering how you can lend immediate help to families affected by Hurricane Harvey? Please read this message from Isabel Garcia. There’s a way we all can help. As a parent and CEO of Parent to Parent of Miami a nonprofit organization that provides help, hope, and support to families of children and adults with disabilities,
Daemen College through the support from various foundations is launching the Center for Allied and Unified Sport & Exercise or CAUSE. Starting this September, Daemen College will be holding FREE Sport Activity Sessions on Sunday afternoons from 2 pm to 4 pm for individuals with Disabilities. Under the supervision of Daemen Athletics Coaches and Faculty,
Heritage Centers After School Program for Students with Developmental Disabilities Open to Ages 7 – 21 Space is Limited 2 pm – 6 pm Call 833-8603 x2211 with questions or to begin the referral process! Locations: Ken-Ton School District 205 Yorkshire Road, Tonawanda or Buffalo Public School District St. Mary’s School for the Deaf 2253