Events

Event

Event Date

Description

Spread the Word

Wed, 03/04/2026

Rural Disability Family & Caregivers Support Group

Wed, 03/25/2026

Rural Disability Family & Caregivers Support Group

Supporting Those Who Support Others

Our goals are to:

Support families and caregivers of loved ones with disabilities in rural communities.
Provide a space for connection and mutual support.
Share tools, knowledge, and resources tailored to rural caregiving.

https://parentnetworkwny.org/events/rural-disability-family-caregivers-support-group-3/

Spring Diversity Career Fair

Thu, 03/26/2026

NYS Department of Civil Service Workshop

Thu, 03/26/2026

NYS Department of Civil Service Workshop, Thursday March 26 12:30-1:30 PM at the Buffalo Central Library immediately following the career fair

Developmental Disabilities Advisory Council Meeting

Tue, 04/21/2026

The Developmental Disabilities Advisory Council (DDAC) was established under 13.05 of the Mental Hygiene Law. The DDAC provides recommendations for statewide priorities and goals for services for individuals with developmental disabilities in cooperation with the OPWDD commissioner. It began in its current iteration of the workgroup in 2012. It has no executive, The council has no executive, administrative or appointive duties. Some of the DDAC's responsibilities are:

To foster public understanding and acceptance of developmental disabilities
Advise the commissioner on matters related to development and implementation of the statewide comprehensive plan
Advise on any matter related to individuals with developmental disabilities and on policies, goals, budget and operation of developmental disabilities services.

The DDAC meets at least four times a year.

https://opwdd.ny.gov/developmental-disabilities-advisory-council-ddac

Rural Disability Family & Caregivers Support Group

Wed, 05/27/2026

Rural Disability Family & Caregivers Support Group

Supporting Those Who Support Others

Our goals are to:

Support families and caregivers of loved ones with disabilities in rural communities.
Provide a space for connection and mutual support.
Share tools, knowledge, and resources tailored to rural caregiving.

https://parentnetworkwny.org/events/rural-disability-family-caregivers-support-group-3/

Developmental Disabilities Advisory Council Meeting

Tue, 07/21/2026

To foster public understanding and acceptance of developmental disabilities
Advise the commissioner on matters related to development and implementation of the statewide comprehensive plan
Advise on any matter related to individuals with developmental disabilities and on policies, goals, budget and operation of developmental disabilities services.

The DDAC meets at least four times a year.

https://opwdd.ny.gov/developmental-disabilities-advisory-council-ddac

Developmental Disabilities Advisory Council Meeting

Tue, 10/20/2026

To foster public understanding and acceptance of developmental disabilities
Advise the commissioner on matters related to development and implementation of the statewide comprehensive plan
Advise on any matter related to individuals with developmental disabilities and on policies, goals, budget and operation of developmental disabilities services.

The DDAC meets at least four times a year.

https://opwdd.ny.gov/developmental-disabilities-advisory-council-ddac

Event	Event Date	Description
Spread the Word	Wed, 03/04/2026	The image is a flyer for Spread the Word to End the R-Word. The text reads Join the Movement! Words Matter. Choose Respect. Join our community event to foster inclusion and respect for all. Join us for a panel discussion moderated by local podcast host Engelic Everett, along with several other speakers, and resources from community service providers across western new york. The event is being held at the downtown Buffalo Central Library, Wednesday, March 4, 10AM-1PM. The program begins at 11. SIgn the Pledge to Spread the Word and follow us on Facebook
Rural Disability Family & Caregivers Support Group	Wed, 03/25/2026	Rural Disability Family & Caregivers Support Group Supporting Those Who Support Others Our goals are to: Support families and caregivers of loved ones with disabilities in rural communities. Provide a space for connection and mutual support. Share tools, knowledge, and resources tailored to rural caregiving. https://parentnetworkwny.org/events/rural-disability-family-caregivers-support-group-3/
Spring Diversity Career Fair	Thu, 03/26/2026
NYS Department of Civil Service Workshop	Thu, 03/26/2026
Developmental Disabilities Advisory Council Meeting	Tue, 04/21/2026	The Developmental Disabilities Advisory Council (DDAC) was established under 13.05 of the Mental Hygiene Law. The DDAC provides recommendations for statewide priorities and goals for services for individuals with developmental disabilities in cooperation with the OPWDD commissioner. It began in its current iteration of the workgroup in 2012. It has no executive, The council has no executive, administrative or appointive duties. Some of the DDAC's responsibilities are: To foster public understanding and acceptance of developmental disabilities Advise the commissioner on matters related to development and implementation of the statewide comprehensive plan Advise on any matter related to individuals with developmental disabilities and on policies, goals, budget and operation of developmental disabilities services. The DDAC meets at least four times a year. https://opwdd.ny.gov/developmental-disabilities-advisory-council-ddac
Rural Disability Family & Caregivers Support Group	Wed, 05/27/2026	Rural Disability Family & Caregivers Support Group Supporting Those Who Support Others Our goals are to: Support families and caregivers of loved ones with disabilities in rural communities. Provide a space for connection and mutual support. Share tools, knowledge, and resources tailored to rural caregiving. https://parentnetworkwny.org/events/rural-disability-family-caregivers-support-group-3/
Developmental Disabilities Advisory Council Meeting	Tue, 07/21/2026	The Developmental Disabilities Advisory Council (DDAC) was established under 13.05 of the Mental Hygiene Law. The DDAC provides recommendations for statewide priorities and goals for services for individuals with developmental disabilities in cooperation with the OPWDD commissioner. It began in its current iteration of the workgroup in 2012. It has no executive, The council has no executive, administrative or appointive duties. Some of the DDAC's responsibilities are: To foster public understanding and acceptance of developmental disabilities Advise the commissioner on matters related to development and implementation of the statewide comprehensive plan Advise on any matter related to individuals with developmental disabilities and on policies, goals, budget and operation of developmental disabilities services. The DDAC meets at least four times a year. https://opwdd.ny.gov/developmental-disabilities-advisory-council-ddac
Developmental Disabilities Advisory Council Meeting	Tue, 10/20/2026	The Developmental Disabilities Advisory Council (DDAC) was established under 13.05 of the Mental Hygiene Law. The DDAC provides recommendations for statewide priorities and goals for services for individuals with developmental disabilities in cooperation with the OPWDD commissioner. It began in its current iteration of the workgroup in 2012. It has no executive, The council has no executive, administrative or appointive duties. Some of the DDAC's responsibilities are: To foster public understanding and acceptance of developmental disabilities Advise the commissioner on matters related to development and implementation of the statewide comprehensive plan Advise on any matter related to individuals with developmental disabilities and on policies, goals, budget and operation of developmental disabilities services. The DDAC meets at least four times a year. https://opwdd.ny.gov/developmental-disabilities-advisory-council-ddac