Parent to Parent of NYS

12/31/2025

Early Years Parent Group: For Families of Children with Disabilities Under 12

January 13 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

A nurturing group designed for parents of young children with disabilities. Share early intervention resources, parenting tips, and build friendships with families in similar stages of the journey.

Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/elementaryandEI

12/30/2025

📢 WE’RE HIRING: Office Manager! 🏢✨
Parent to Parent of NYS is looking for a dedicated Office Manager to join our team in Schenectady, NY! 📍 For over 25 years, we have supported families of individuals with developmental disabilities and special health care needs. 🤝💛 Our team is unique—everyone has the shared experience of having a family member with a disability! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

What You’ll Do 📋
Support Leadership: Assist the Executive Director with correspondence and reports. ✍️

Board Liaison: Coordinate logistics and take minutes for Board meetings. 🗳️

Office Hero: Manage digital files, workflows, and equipment inventory. 💻📂

Program Power: Route calls, manage supplies, and compile data for regional reports. 📞📊

Fiscal Tasks: Review expense reports and prepare check requests. 💰⚖️

What You Need 🎓✅
Education & Experience: An Associate degree + 5 years experience OR a Bachelor’s degree + 2 years experience. 🏫

Life Experience: Professional and life experience may be considered in lieu of a degree! 🌟

Tech Skills: Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace. 🖥️

Details: Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to travel for an annual 4-day retreat. ✈️🧳

Notary: Must become a licensed Notary within one year. 🖋️📜

Perks & Benefits 🎁
Salary: $43,680 – $47,840 per year. 💵

Schedule: 40 hours per week (Office/Remote hybrid). 🏠💻

Health & Wellness: Group health, vision, dental, and life insurance. 🏥🦷

Future: 403(b) retirement plan with an agency match! 📈

Time Off: Paid holidays and a generous PTO package. 🗓️🎈

How to Apply 📩
Ready to join us? Send your resume and cover letter to adminjobs@ptopnys.org! 📧 ⏰ Deadline: Monday, January 12, 2026. 🗓️

Parent to Parent of NYS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 🌈 Reasonable accommodations are available for people with disabilities. ♿

12/30/2025

Wondering what Section 504 means for your child’s education? 🤔

Join Parent to Parent of NYS for a webinar that explains how this law supports students with disabilities in public and private schools. 📚

🗓️ Date & Time: Jan 6 @ 7:00 PM EST
🔗 Register: https://tinyurl.com/Understanding-504

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12/30/2025

PREPARING FOR THE SHIFT FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO ADULTHOOD AFTER GRADUATION 🎓✨

Are you prepared for the shift from high school to adulthood? 🎓 Join Parent to Parent of NYS for our presentation on transition planning for students with disabilities. Whether your child has an IEP or is just beginning to think about post-secondary life, this workshop is for you!

📅 Tuesday, Jan 13 @ 9:30 AM
🔗 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/After-Grad

We look forward to seeing you there! 🤝✨

12/29/2025

✨💙💛 Connected by Chromosome: Down Syndrome Family Discussion Group 💛💙✨

Looking for a place to connect and share? 🤗 Join Parent to Parent of NYS for a supportive, welcoming family discussion group! Meet other parents, share experiences, and build your community. 🫂💖

🗓️ Date & Time: January 7, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm 🕖
🔗 Register: https://tinyurl.com/Down-Syndrome-Parent-Group

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12/29/2025

Calling all dads of kids with special needs! 🎉

Join our Virtual Father Group for a relaxed night of real talk, laughs, and support.
Jan 12| 7–9 pm | Zoom

Swap stories, share tips, and connect with other awesome dads, grandparent and other male guardians. Everyone’s welcome!

Register: https://tinyurl.com/Fathers-Group

12/28/2025

✈️Traveling with Your Special Needs Child/Adult
🗓️ Jan 8 | ⏰ 7–8:30 PM

Get tips & tricks for planning stress-free trips—from day outings to dream vacations—with your loved one with special needs.

👉 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/P2P-Travel

12/28/2025

Breaking Down Part 200: What Families Need to Know
📅 January 14
⏰ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Learn what Part 200 means for students with disabilities and how these regulations support their education. 📘✨

👉 Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/P2PNYS-Part200

12/27/2025

✨Navigating the Teen Years: For Families of Teens with Disabilities

🗓January 12 | ⏰7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Are you a parent of a special needs teenager? You are not alone! From navigating adolescence to managing behaviors and fostering independence, our group provides a safe space for open discussions about all things teen related. Parent to Parent offers parents a place where you can connect with other parents facing similar challenges and share experiences in a welcoming and understanding environment.

🔗Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/Teen-Parent-Group

12/27/2025

Life Beyond 21: Parent Support for Adult Children with Disabilities 💬
🗓️ Jan 21 | ⏰ 7–8 pm
Connect, share, and learn about life after 21.

👉 Register: https://tinyurl.com/Parents-of-Adults

Transitioning to adulthood isn’t easy for our kids, or us! Connect with other parents who understand the joys and struggles of raising older children with special needs. Share experiences, advice, and encouragement in a welcoming environment. This group is specifically for parents of children 21 a...