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April 2021
Healthy Happenings
Upcoming Events! Remain Vigilant! Wear a mask in public places, stay at least 6 feet apart from anyone not in your household, wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol, avoid contact with anyone sick, avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth, avoid indoor social gatherings, and get a flu shot. For flu shots visit www.vaccinefinder.org. For rapid COVID tests call 716-858-2929 or 716-882-0366. New! Read…
Find out more »May 2021
Down Syndrome Parents Group
Down Syndrome Parents Group May 10 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm PURPOSE: Provide a welcoming environment for parents, family members and other caregivers of individuals with down syndrome to meet, share experiences, ask questions and receive support. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/91473020954?pwd=bm-0wYkUwOFUyVitQKzIwYlJDbHN2QT09 Meeting ID: 914 7302 0954 Passcode: 902265 Dial by your location+1 646 558 8656 US (New York) info@parentnetworkwny.org, 716-332-4170
Find out more »Sexual Behavior and Youth with Disabilities
Having the Talk: Sexual Behavior, Reproduction and Youth with Disabilities May 11 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm FREE WORKSHOP Would you like to have a more comfortable conversation about sexuality and sexual identity with your family member with a disability? Do you want to learn what words to use so that you can “have the talk” or answer questions about how their bodies are changing? Learn the value of early and ongoing discussions and appropriate social behavior at home…
Find out more »Transitions for families
Transition for Families May 12 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm FREE WORKSHOP Is your teenager in high school getting ready to transition to adulthood? During this training, parents will learn about assessing their teen’s strengths, interest and needs, how to establish measurable goals for the future and identify appropriate transition services and coordinated activities. Learn how to work with the Committee on Special Education (CSE) to get your teenager ready for adulthood. CTLE Credits Available RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY…
Find out more »Mindfulness Stress Reduction Series
Mindfulness Stress Reduction Series May 13 & 27@ 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm This ongoing series is an opportunity for parents, caregivers and youth with disabilities across New York State to meet virtually and learn how mindfulness can help with change and planning for the future. Join us to learn strategies and techniques to reduce stress and for a chance to connect with other youth and their families. Mindfulness is a way of paying attention to whatever is happening in…
Find out more »Virtual Hospice Memorial Walk 2021
Save the date and join us for the Virtual Hospice Memorial Walk, on Saturday, May 15th & Sunday, May 16th! For over 25 years, the Hospice Memorial Walk has raised more than $4.7 million to support Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo. To ensure the safety of our Hospice Community we have made the decision to go virtual. We encourage you, your family, and friends to participate in this honored tradition, but in the safest manner possible. Register as a Virtual…
Find out more »Buffalo Group for Parents/Caregivers of Children with ASD
Buffalo Group for Parents/Caregivers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders May 19 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Practicing social distancing but still need to talk? Do you want to: feel less overwhelmed, feel a sense of belonging? Get the support you need from Kathy Doody, Jana Mertz & other group members! Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/97311273663?pwd=ZDlSaWZZTnROU-UNaUTR6c3ErZ0RuQT09 Meeting ID: 973 1127 3663 Passcode: Ausome info@parentnetworkwny.org 716-332-4170
Find out more »June 2021
Kids Run Buffalo at Home
The Independent Health Foundation invites the children and families of Western New York to participate in Kids Run Buffalo at Home! The race will take place in your neighborhood June 4th, 5th and 6th. At this FREE event, we will have race numbers, ways to measure the typical 1.8-mile route in your own neighborhood and so much more! Once registered, race packets will be sent directly to your home. To register for the event and more information, visit https://www.kidsrunbuffalo.com/. Online…
Find out more »Kids Run Buffalo at Home
The Independent Health Foundation invites the children and families of Western New York to participate in Kids Run Buffalo at Home! The race will take place in your neighborhood June 4th, 5th and 6th. At this FREE event, we will have race numbers, ways to measure the typical 1.8-mile route in your own neighborhood and so much more! Once registered, race packets will be sent directly to your home. To register for the event and more information, visit https://www.kidsrunbuffalo.com/. Online…
Find out more »Sprint for Sight 2021
“Sprint for Sight 2021” is a Virtual 5k Walk/Run to benefit VIA-Visually Impaired Advancement (formerly Olmsted Center for Sight). The race will be open from June 5th - June 12th. Registration costs $30 and includes a race T-shirt from Pasteurized Tees on Elmwood Avenue! There will be lots of prizes and raffles too! All proceeds go to help VIA serve individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
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