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Please see below for upcoming events and information for families and individuals regarding special education.
Family Engagement Offerings 26-27
Family Engagement Offerings 26-27
This is a series of virtual events for families to learn more about community services for individuals with disabilities in our area. This is sponsored by the New York State Education Department Office of Special Education Educational Partnership and our Family and Community Engagement Center (FACE) Mid-West.
Starbridge Events
Starbridge Events
Visit Starbridge for on going events like
Developing Your Child’s Portfolio
Family Fun & Empowerment at Play Zone
Regional Early Childhood Coalition 9-29-2026 Updated.pdfRegional Early Childhood Coalition
Regional Early Childhood Coalition
REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 22
REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 22
Regional Early Childhood Coalition to reserve your spot and receive meeting materials
Regional Early Childhood Coalition to reserve your spot and receive meeting materials
Find Your Future Fridays (NEW!)
Find Your Future Fridays (NEW!)
Join us as we explore a variety of career paths, training programs, and community supports throughout our region during this new Friday Field Trip Series.
September 25 – Our Children's Place, Canandaigua
Career Paths: Childcare, Kitchen Support, and Administrative Support
October 2 – Lollypop Farm
Career Paths: Animal Science, Veterinary Science, Education, and Law Enforcement
October 23 – Golisano Business Institute
Training Program: Business and Related Fields
November 6 – Gorbel Cranes
Career Paths: Welding, Advanced Manufacturing, Packaging, Painting, and Administrative/Business Support
November 13 – Hobart & William Smith College Experience Program through Arc Ontario
OPWDD funding required for participation in this Pre-Vocational Program.
December 4 – Finger Lakes Community College
Career Paths: Associate degree programs offered by FLCC
December 11 – Erie Shore Landing
Career Paths: Food Service and Hospitality
FYF Fridays_2026.pdf
Member Empowerment: Family Support Services
Member Empowerment: Family Support Services
View a free recording on Family Support Services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities!
Family University: Fall Series
Family University: Fall Series
We are excited to continue offering our Family University events on Thursday evenings at 7:00 PM via Microsoft Teams. These sessions cover a variety of topics designed to help students and families prepare for life after high school.
October 15 – ACCES-VR 101: Eligibility, Application Process, and Available Services
October 22 – Financial Aid 101: What Every Family Should Know
November 12 – Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Work Incentives
November 19 – OPWDD 101: Eligibility, Application Process, and Available Services
December 3 – Financial Options for Teens Starting Their First Job
December 17 – Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Work Incentives
2026 Fall Family U_v3.pdfPage updated
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