Parent to Parent of NYS

12/23/2025

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!

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

We look forward to seeing you there! 🤝✨

12/22/2025

📢 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. ♿

12/22/2025

华人家庭互助小组

1月10日 晚上8:00 - 10:00

点击此处注册：https://tinyurl.com/chinese-parents-group

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12/22/2025

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

12/21/2025

Lead the Way for Families – Join our Board of Directors! 🌟✨

At Parent to Parent of NYS, we believe that lived experience is a powerful tool for change! 💪 We are looking for passionate, visionary individuals to join our Board of Directors and help shape the future of our organization. 🏛️🗽

If you are committed to empowering families of individuals with special healthcare needs or disabilities across New York State, we want to hear from you! 🗣️💙 Your leadership can help ensure that no parent has to navigate their journey alone. 🤝🗺️

Ready to make an impact? 🚀 Learn more about the role and how to apply here: 👉 Join our Board of Directors 🔗
https://www.ptopnys.org/general/lead-the-way-for-families-join-our-board-of-directors/

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12/21/2025

✈️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

12/21/2025

✨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

12/20/2025

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

12/19/2025

12/19/2025

✨💙💛 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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