We have multiple options to provide support to those living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) or caring for children with T1D. Through the T1D Connections Program, the Upstate New York Chapter provides in-person and virtual support groups for our community members.

Our in person support groups are designed for school age children (K-8) with T1D and parent(s) of any age of children with T1D. Children will have their own space to connect and relate with each other, while caregivers are able to talk amongst themselves about the challenges and triumphs in caring for a young one with T1D.

Our virtual option is an open space for parents of children with T1D or adults living with T1D to come for support & community.

Please note: Registration is required. RSVP here!

 

We currently have groups in the following areas:

Albany, NY

Meetings will take place on the following dates from 6:30pm-7:30pm at

Bring On The Spectrum Community Space & Sensory Gym

71 Fuller Rd, Colonie, NY 12205

Dates:

NO JANUARY 2024 MEETING

2/7/24

• Join us for a special discussion topic at this meeting: Finding Balance with Kirsten Nichter. Kirsten is a licensed parenting coach & mother to a child with T1D and will focus the discussion on finding balance as a T1D caregiver.

3/6/24

4/3/24

 

 

Buffalo, NY

Meetings will take place on Tuesdays at the Julia Boyer Reinstein Library from 6:30PM-7:30PM on the following dates:

NO JANUARY 2024 MEETING

2/13/24

3/12/24

4/9/24

 

D-Link of WNY hosts a T1D support group for pre-teens and teens ages 12-18 years old! Meetings are held monthly from at the Williamsville Public Library (5571 Main St, Williamsville, NY 14221). Please RSVP here: https://bit.ly/44lpRGR

Stay tuned for 2024 dates!

Find more information about D-Link on their Facebook and Instagram!

Rochester, NY

  Join us at Hose 22 (56 Stutson St, Rochester NY 14612) on the following dates:

2/21/24 @ 6:30pm

4/17/24 @ 6:30pm

 

 

Syracuse, NY

Meetings will take place on the following dates from 6:30pm-7:30pm at the 

 Liverpool Public Library

310 Tulip St, Liverpool, NY 13088

Dates:

NO JANUARY 2024 MEETING

2/1/24

3/7/24

4/4/24

Virtual

Don’t live in these areas or can’t attend in person? Join us for our Virtual T1D Connections meetings! These meetings are intended for caregivers & parents of children with T1D or adults with T1D, and they take place monthly on the 1st Wednesday of every month at 6pm–EXCEPT JANUARY 2024. RSVP to gain access to the Zoom meeting.