Parent to Parent of New York State
Connecting and supporting families of individuals with special needs

 

This page last updated on March 4, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

Online Training Center

        Welcome.  This Online Training Center offers  the opportunity to increase your knowledge in a variety of topic areas.   The training format is similar to a self-study course allowing a person to progress at their own pace. 

        Please review the descriptions of the trainings listed below.  If you would like to take a training, click on the "Register Now" button.


Please note:  The registration and training system is not immediate or automatic.  After a person registers for an online training, they will be contacted by e-mail and given the instructions for accessing the online training.  When the online training is initiated, a small training manual will be available for download. We have intentionally constructed this training center to blend the advantages of technology with the irreplaceable aspects of person to person contact.  When you receive the access information, you will be able to contact the coordinator at anytime with questions and comments.


Trainings Available

Support Parent Training
        For parents/primary caregivers of a person with a disability or special health care need who would like to help other parents in New York State.  Learn about Parent to Parent of NYS and the role of Support Parent.  Reflect on your own experiences and learn about the emotional states commonly experienced by parent/primary caregivers, develop communication and listening skills and more.

 

Advocacy Skills & Techniques
        Learn how to be an effective advocate for your child in the health care system, learn the steps necessary to advocate in person, on the phone, and in writing.

Home Medical Care
        Learn how to keep your home a home and not a hospital and how to be an effective health care employer in your home.

 

Health Care Record Keeping
        Learn the importance of health care record keeping and how it can help you advocate for your child.

 

Parent-Professional Collaboration
        Teaches the elements of family/professional collaboration and how to work as a partner with professionals in order to have your child's needs understood and met.

 

Health Care Financial Resources
        Learn about services and financial assistance available to families of children with special health care needs in New York State.

Coming Soon

 

504 Accommodation Plans
        Gain a clear and concise understanding of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and how it applies to children with special health care needs.

Coming Soon

 

Community & State Health Care Resources
        Introduction to the many health care resources available and how families can access them to keep their child part of the community.

Coming Soon

 

Health Care Legal Rights
        Learn what medical rights your child has, overview of Patients bill of rights and health care rights.

Coming Soon

 

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Copyright 2005 Parent to Parent of New York State. All Rights Reserved.

Janice Fitzgerald - Executive Director

Copyright 2008 Parent to Parent of New York State. All Rights Reserved.

Janice Fitzgerald - Executive Director
ed@parenttoparentnys.org
(518) 359-3006  or in NYS 1-866-727-6970

Parent to Parent of NYS - Statewide Office
500 Balltown Rd.
Schenectady, NY 12304

518-381-4350 or 1-800-305-8817

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