Planning for the future means understanding and maximizing the benefits and funding supports available to individuals with disabilities. This one-hour workshop for parents, caregivers, and professionals will provide an overview of key programs including SSI, SSDI, OPWDD housing supports, SNAP, HEAP, Medicaid and waiver services, Medicare, CDPAP, and ACCES-VR. Participants will learn how these resources […]

Join us for a fun time swimming at the Olean YMCA! 1101 Wayne StOlean, NY 14760 Requirements: Registration is required - RSVP no later than Mar. 21st For any questions, please contact Kari Cayton kcayton@starbridgeinc.org | (585) 259-4576

Spring session dates now open to register! Spring 2026 Dates: April 9, 16, 23 & May 7, 145-8 pm Location: In Person or Hybrid Al Sigl 1000 Elmwood Ave Rochester, NY 14620 Together, we can help you and your child with a disability plan for life after high school. We offer a safe and encouraging […]

Join us for some sensory friendly roller-skating and dance party!

Planning for the future is one of the most important steps families can take to protect the long-term well-being of a loved one with a disability. Special Needs Trusts (SNTs) help ensure that individuals can maintain eligibility for important public benefits while still having access to additional resources that improve quality of life—such as housing […]

Join us in building connections and friendships to one another at the YMCA Fun Zone! Parents can play in the Play Zone, and, or can meet and connect with other parents.

Fostering vocabulary development helps children with the acquisition of language. Language acquisition supports literacy skills as young children grow and develop. Participants will come away from this session with ways to incorporate language and vocabulary instruction in the home to support their children in the early and elementary grades.​ Presented by the Mid-West Family and […]

  Deciding to home school is a big decision for any family. For families of students with disabilities, you may be wondering whether this affects the services they receive through your school district. Join us to discuss the basic questions to consider, how to notify your school, and what special education services are available for […]

Planning for the future means sharing responsibilities, building backup plans, and starting important conversations early. This webinar will help parents, caregivers, and professionals understand key roles such as Legal Guardian, Power of Attorney, Health Care Proxy, Representative Payee, and Special Needs Trustee, along with the roles of Care Coordinators, Self-Direction Brokers, and natural supports. Participants […]

Join us in building connections and friendships to one another at the YMCA Fun Zone! Parents can play in the Play Zone, and, or can meet and connect with other parents.

The Child Advocacy Center’s (The CAC) Parent Academy program is designed toempower parents and caregivers with practical, evidence-based skills and strategies tokeep their children safe and strengthen family bonds. Designed for adults of all kindswho support and care for children. Parent Academy offers a safe space for constructivedialogue, skill sharing, and building networks of support […]

May 27th: Paint the pot.