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Golisano Foundation and Eastman Institute Partner to Help People with Developmental Disabilities 01.24.12
CQC Announces Public Forums in February 2012 01.18.12
Is Your Child Eligible for OPWDD Services and Supports? 01.17.12
Message from Paul - January 2012 01.13.12
Webinars Coming Up on IEPs and Annual Reviews 01.12.12
Consider a Holiday Gift to The Advocacy Center 12.20.11
Parent to Parent Seeks Input about Transition - DEADLINE EXTENDED 12.19.11
Hilton Fourth Graders Get Hands On Experience 12.19.11
OSEP Spanish Glossary of IDEA Terms Available Online 12.13.11
A Historical Film about Seneca Culture to be made at the Tonawanda Indian Reservation 12.06.11
ROC the Day on December 8th! 12.05.11
TIES Program Recognized by Webster School District 12.02.11
Pay It Forward Receptions on December 1 in Rochester and Big Flats 11.28.11
Funding Cuts to The Advocacy Center - Message from Paul Shew 11.07.11
Dr. Lou Brown talks about The Quest for Ordinary Life 11.02.11
The Advocacy Center and SJFC Co-Sponsor a Conference 11.01.11
Advocacy Works - A Newsletter for Supporters of The Advocacy Center 10.14.11
The Advocacy Center Brings Dr. Lou Brown to Rochester 09.19.11
Creating Effective Instructional Environments for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students 09.09.11
Success from the Start: A conference for Parents, Educators, Individuals with Disabilities 09.08.11
Input from Families Sought By Seneca Park Zoo 09.06.11
The Advocacy Center Announces Request for Proposals 08.11.11
OPWDD Announces Survey about People First Waiver 08.10.11
Lifespan Dinner on August 18, 2011 08.10.11
Conference to Focus on Inclusive Opportunities for Toddlers 08.08.11
Sponsors Sought for Success from the Start Conference 08.03.11
IPad a Day Grant 08.02.11
Art and Play Therapy Group for Children to Start in September 07.27.11
Art Therapy Anxiety Group to meet on Tuesdays this fall 07.27.11
Statewide Self Advocacy Conference to be held September 8 -10 07.13.11
Young Professionals with Disabilities Host First Event 06.28.11
An Evening of Art and Jazz is a Success! 06.16.11
NYS Board of Regents Seeks Public Comment 06.16.11
Fall Conferences Focus on Success 06.15.11
OPWDD Seeks Nominations for Employment Awards 05.31.11
OPWDD and DOH to hold Public Forums 05.13.11
Parents of Young Children: You Can Be Leaders! 05.02.11
Professional Development Opportunities Continue 04.14.11
Access to 911 For People with Disabilities 04.14.11
OPWDD Home of Your Own Orientation Sessions Scheduled 03.14.11
Ending Use of the R word 03.02.11
OPWDD to hold Listening Forums Regarding Impact of MSC Redesign 02.15.11
Welcome Shawn Brown! 02.15.11
Challenger Baseball to be offered through Sweden/Clarkson Recreation 02.14.11
Public Hearing on Access to Services for Individuals with Autism on 2/10/11 02.08.11
Seeking Presenters for a New Attitude 02.03.11
Special Education Advocacy Series for Professionals 01.10.11
Message from Paul - December 2010 12.29.10
CSE/CPSE Parent Member Training to be held 1/10/11 12.23.10
Kathy Giordano and Kathy McCarthy-Proulx Deliver Keynote Address at Statewide Conference 12.02.10
Celebrating the 35th Anniversary of IDEA 11.29.10
Paul Shew Testifies at Public Hearing on Family Support Services 11.17.10
A Parent Advocacy Success Story 11.10.10
OPWDD Seeks Input on Evaluations for Individuals with Autism 11.03.10
Applications Due November 8 for Early Intervention Partners Training Project 2011 11.03.10
How to talk to your child's doctor: Learn the inside scoop! 10.27.10
Carrie Burkin Joins The Advocacy Center 10.25.10
Resources Available on Family-School Partnership Website 10.22.10
Public Hearing on Family Support Programs to be held October 26, 2010 10.20.10
The Advocacy Center Donates Books to YWCA 10.18.10
Meet Maritza Cubi 10.18.10
President Obama Signs Rosa’s Law 10.13.10
Candidate Forum to be held October 18, 2010 10.13.10
Support Group for Parents of Adolescents and Young Adults with Disabilities to Meet 10.06.10
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month 10.04.10
DDPC Seeks Input 09.20.10
Governor Paterson Signs Dignity for All Students Act 09.13.10
Youth Adventurers Carnival to be held September 29 09.07.10
Meet us at the Public Market this Fall! 08.26.10
New Family Reimbursement Funds Available 08.23.10
State Ed to Hold Hearings on Proposed Part 200 Amendments 08.06.10
Second Edition of Roundtable Published 08.03.10
Public Hearing on Services for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities to Take Place August 23, 2010 07.30.10
An Invitation to Comment on the Preliminary Draft of NYS Teaching Standards 07.30.10
Public Forum to Mark 20th Anniversary of ADA 07.16.10
Disability Awareness Days ~ A Unique Way to Learn 07.09.10
Introduction to Special Education on YouTube 07.06.10
Pal-Mac Fifth Graders Get Hands-on Experience 07.06.10
The Advocacy Center Welcomes New Board Members 06.28.10
OMRDD Publishes Revised Benefit Development Resource Guide 06.28.10
Message from Paul - June 2010 06.17.10
Disability Awareness Presented for Youth Voice One Vision 06.09.10
NYS Self Advocacy Association Produces Video Decrying the "R-word" 06.01.10
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics Sends Day of Caring Volunteers to The Advocacy Center 05.18.10
Medicaid Service Coordination to be Redesigned 05.13.10
Financial Assistance for Young Adults with Down syndrome 05.13.10
May 6 is National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day 05.05.10
Workshops on Collaboration to be offered throughout NYS 04.29.10
Introducing "Message from Paul Shew" 04.28.10
Este es el Mensaje del Paul 04.28.10
Keeping the Promise to All America's Children: Secretary Arne Duncan's Remarks to the Council for Exceptional Children 04.27.10
Finger Lakes DDSO Seeks Input on Medicaid Service Coordination 04.26.10
NYS Partners in Policymaking Returns! 04.13.10
Family School Partnership Launches Newsletter 04.12.10
New York State Education Department Issues Policy about IEP Diplomas 04.08.10
Geneseo Speaks for Autism to Host Picnic 04.07.10
Transition Conference Provides Information and Inspiration 04.06.10
Many Workshops and Conferences Scheduled for Spring 2010 03.19.10
Rochester Rehab Offers Adapted Sports Expos 03.12.10
Spring 2010 Autism Conferences in Upstate New York 03.03.10
Helping Children Cope with Anxiety 02.25.10
Learn about Assistive Technology at April 2010 Conference 02.24.10
Dr. Al Condeluci to speak in Cheektowaga on March 10, 2010 02.17.10
Revised State Complaint Form Published by NYSED 02.09.10
Part-time Positions Available - Service Coordinator 02.03.10
Keith Jones to Speak at Nazareth College on March 24, 2010 02.03.10
William Stillman to Speak: Demystifying Autism and Other Neurological Differences 02.01.10
Save the Date for Conference Sponsored by Kirch Center 01.28.10
WXXI Hosts Dialogue on Disability 01.18.10
Scholarships available through Organization for Autism Research 01.06.10
New Playgroups for 2010 01.06.10
Early Intervention Partners Training Project to be held in Batavia 01.06.10
NYS Regents Seeking Comment on Safety Net 11.12.09
Autism Expert Captivates Audience 11.09.09
Increasing Sensitivity to Sensitivity 11.09.09
Hilton Fourth Graders Get Hands-on Experience 11.01.09
October 2009 is National Disability Employment Awareness Month 10.14.09
Sensory Integration Conference to be held November 6, 2009 10.06.09
October 4 - 10 is National Bullying Prevention Week 10.02.09
Introducing Danielle Wigley 10.01.09
The Advocacy Center Receives NYS Education Department Grant 09.23.09
The Advocacy Center Welcomes Maria Schaertel 09.22.09
Fall 2009 Workshop Opportunities for Parents 09.21.09
Information Sessions on OMRDD Matched Savings Program 09.21.09
The Path to Success: Can Behavioral Challenges and Success Be in Sync? 09.10.09
Webster Parent to Parent Announces Two Workshops for Parents 09.10.09
CP Rochester Conference to be held October 2009: "Playing to Learn: No Child Left on Their Behind" 09.03.09
H1N1 Swine Flu Information available from NYS Education Department 09.03.09
CHADD Announces Fall 2009 Conference in Cleveland, OH 08.24.09
Monroe County Healthy Neighborhood Program Runs through September 30, 2009 08.24.09
Jackie Yingling Speaks Out about the "R word" 08.17.09
OMRDD Seeks Input on Five Year Plan 08.17.09
Professional Development Opportunities for Service Coordinators and others who support Individuals with Disabilities 08.17.09
OMRDD Announces Fall Housing Conference 08.12.09
Free Tutoring Available for Students from Select Rochester City Schools 08.11.09
Paul Shew Weighs in on the "R-word" 08.04.09
Vicarious Trauma Conference Scheduled for August 4 To Be Rescheduled 07.30.09
Joyce Steel named as Director of Advocacy and Leadership Development 07.27.09
Local Percussionist Matt Giordano to appear on NOVA 06.22.09
Macedon PTO Sponsors Disability Awareness for Fifth Graders 05.15.09
Speakers Bureau adds Fourteen New Members 05.14.09
Julie Buick joins The Advocacy Center 04.07.09
Introducing Jennifer Blais 03.31.09
Meet Tamara Bruce 03.25.09
Colleen Brown and Jackie Yingling co-author an article in Exceptional Parent Magazine 03.23.09
NYSACRA to Hold Forum on Shared Living 03.18.09
Transition from Preschool to Kindergarten - Getting Ready 03.18.09
Are you ready for your next CSE, CPSE, or school team meeting? 03.17.09
Partners Graduate attends Women's Leadership Conference 12.19.08
The Advocacy Center Provides Professional Development in the Southern Tier 12.10.08
Introducing Barb Klein 11.24.08
Partnership Continues with St. John Fisher College 11.20.08
Melody Johnson hired as Director of Advocacy and Leadership Development 11.19.08
Seventeen Parents Complete Partners on Long Island 11.17.08
Partners Graduate in Albany 11.10.08
Disability Awareness a Big Hit with Fourth Graders 11.03.08
Part 200 and 201 Regulations Revised 10.29.08
Shayla Wallace joins The Advocacy Center 10.20.08
Half-day Conference a Big Success 10.09.08
Workshop Opportunities for October 2008 09.30.08
Meet Joe Goyos 09.10.08
Half-day Conference to be held on October 2 ~ The Path to Success: Meeting the Needs of Individuals with Neurological and Behavioral Disorders 09.05.08
2007 Annual Report Published 09.03.08
Workshops to be presented at Pieters Family Life Center 08.29.08
Lay Advocacy Training to be offered in Rochester and Mt. Morris 07.30.08
Area Professionals Learn About Vicarious Trauma 07.24.08
CQC Seeks Input on Quality of Life 07.24.08
Advocacy Workshops to be Presented in Watkins Glen 06.25.08
Parents Complete Lay Advocacy Training 06.19.08
2008 Partners in Policymaking Begins 06.02.08
OMRDD to hold Public Forums 05.19.08
2008 Community Awards presented by The Advocacy Center 05.12.08
2008 JAZZ EVENT A HUGE SUCCESS! 05.12.08
Sixteen Parents Attend Skill Building Conference in Olean 05.06.08
Seven Join The Advocacy Center's Speakers Bureau 05.02.08
Autism Website Launched 04.15.08
The Advocacy Center Presents Disability Awareness Program in Maryland 03.26.08
Busy Calendar of Workshops Planned by The Advocacy Center for Spring 2008 03.11.08
Speakers Gather to Share Lessons Learned 02.15.08
ECICMC Publishes Inclusion Guide Revision 12.01.07
Twenty-two Parents Complete Lay Advocacy Training 11.26.07
Thirty-one Partners Join International Network 11.09.07
Celebrating Local Talent 11.01.07
Partners visit the State Capital 10.22.07
Disability Awareness at Brighton Middle School 10.18.07
The Advocacy Center Hosts Regional Advocacy Forum 10.16.07
Join us at Nazareth College for a Family Concert, Art Show, and Reception on October 27, 2007 10.09.07
The Advocacy Center to collaborate with School of the Holy Childhood 09.18.07
The Advocacy Center to host Regional Forum on Statewide Principles and Practices in Advocacy 08.28.07
Training Series for Professionals to be held at three Finger Lakes locations 08.27.07
Educational Advocacy Series for Parents to be offered in Geneva and Bath 08.23.07
The Advocacy Center Elects Two New Board Members 07.31.07
2006 Annual Report Published 07.31.07
Second Annual "Night of Hot Jazz and Cool Art" is a Huge Success! 06.19.07
New York State to hold "People First" Coordinated Care Listening Forums 05.29.07
Parents Prepare to "Spring into Action" 05.23.07
The Advocacy Center Presents Community Awards 05.22.07
The Advocacy Center Presents Corporate Awards 05.22.07
Friday's Featured Artist - Jack Lenhard 05.04.07
Friday's Featured Artwork: A photo donated by Tina Nelson 04.27.07
Friday's Featured Artwork - A piece donated by Sally Stelljes 04.20.07
Music Clinic for Teens on May 5, 2007 04.10.07
Friday's Featured Artwork: A Print by Bryan Joseph 04.06.07
Six More Sponsors Secured for Jazz Fundraiser 04.04.07
Friday's Featured Artwork - A print donated by Tina Nelson 03.30.07
Friday's Featured Artwork: Handmade Jewelry 03.23.07
Friday's Featured Artist: Judy Chinappi 03.16.07
Friday's Featured Artwork: A Photograph by Davette Peterson 03.09.07
STAGES Event to Benefit The Advocacy Center 03.05.07
Friday's Featured Artist: Marian Doyal 03.02.07
Date for Jazz Event has Changed - Mark Your Calendar! 03.01.07
NYS Education Department Announces Public Hearings on IDEA 02.26.07
Friday's Featured Artwork by Bryan Joseph: "Inclusion is the Solution" 02.23.07
Friday's Featured Artist: Anna Costalas 02.16.07
Three Sponsors Secured for Jazz Fundraiser 02.15.07
Ten People Join the Speakers Bureau 02.15.07
Check Out Friday's Featured Artwork 02.09.07
U.S. Department of Education Announces Tools for Parents 02.06.07
Seeking Advertisers, In-Kind Donations, and Art for the Jazz Event 02.05.07
Creating a Life After High School - A Workshop Series for Young Adults with Developmental Disabilities 01.29.07
Wycliffe Gordon to perform at Jazz Event 01.25.07
Busy Workshop Schedule Continues in February! 01.15.07
Olean Skill Building Retreat a Big Success 12.27.06
Check Out our Workshop Schedule for January 2007! 12.27.06
Transition Report Released 12.14.06
Sponsors Sought for Jazz Event 12.12.06
Workshops and other December Happenings 11.28.06
Retreat for Parents in Olean, NY 11.20.06
Thirty Six Partners Join International Network 11.11.06
Service Coordination Institute on Special Education 10.30.06
Parent to Parent of NYS Releases a Guide to OMRDD Services 10.25.06
Maryruth Morris to talk about writing IEP goals 10.02.06
Four part educational series for parents: Understanding Sensory Issues 09.15.06
The Advocacy Center announces schedule of monthly workshops 09.01.06
The Advocacy Center Awarded $533,000 from U.S. Dept. of Education 08.04.06
2005 Annual Report Published 06.01.06
A Night of Hot Jazz and Cool Art is a huge success! 05.22.06
Sixteen parents complete Lay Advocacy Training 05.18.06
Golisano Foundation and The Advocacy Center Host Meeting to Discuss Transition Services for Students with Disabilities 04.27.06
Partners is off to a great start! 04.21.06
Participants Selected for Partners in Policymaking Class of 2006 04.01.06
Al Condeluci talks about Cultural Shifting 10.19.05
Conference on Positive Behavioral Supports a Big Success 09.30.05
ECICMC Publishes Inclusion Guide 08.31.05
ECICMC Inclusion Guide Appendix 08.31.05
ECICMC Inclusion Guide Resources 08.31.05
ECICMC Publishes Pragmatic Language Assessment Guidelines 03.02.04
ECICMC Develops Informational Brochure for Parents 03.01.04
ECICMC publishes Providing Service to Young Children with Special Needs in Child Care Settings 04.05.02
ECICMC publishes Community Guidelines for Determining Frequency and Intensity of Speech/Language Services to Children Birth through age 5 10.31.01
ECICMC Publishes Audiological Management of Hearing Loss 01.01.01
ECICMC publishes Audiology Resources 01.01.01
ECICMC publishes Guide for Physicians 01.01.01
ECICMC publishes Quality Service Guidelines 01.01.01

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