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Art & Autism Expo, Boynton Beach Arts & Cultural Center
For the month of April, in honor of National Autism Awareness Month and in partnership with FAU Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD), artwork by local artists who have autism will be on display at the Boynton Beach Arts & Cultural Center. The hybrid event will offer a chance for the community to view artworks at the newly renovated Boynton […]
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Special Needs Parent/Caregiver Support Group, JAFCO and JFS
Special Needs Parent/Caregiver Support Group, JAFCO and JFS
SPECIAL NEEDS PARENT CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP (Daytime) Support groups available for parents, caregivers and grandparents of children with special needs. Join us and establish new connections, friendships and learn skills to help you and your children! FOR MORE INFORMATION and to PRE REGISTER, CONTACT: Linda Sachs, LCSW Community Outreach Coordinator and Parent Support Group Specialist JAFCO 954-315-8664 | linda@jafco.org
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FB Live Story Time with Temple Grandin, Miami Children’s Museum
FB Live Story Time with Temple Grandin, Miami Children’s Museum
Join us for our Autism Awareness Month Finale! A very special Facebook Live story time with Dr. Temple Grandin! This Wednesday the 28th @10a. Hope to see you there!
Grandparent Support Group, JAFCO and JFS
Grandparent Support Group, JAFCO and JFS
Grandparent Support Group All our grandparents are welcome to join our LIVE support group! Zoom Meeting ID:889 4585 9619 Password: 952283 Every Wednesday at 11:00 AM For information and PRE REGISTRATION contact Linda Sachs, L.C.S.W. 954-315-8664 linda@jafco.org
Mental Health Moments with UM-NSU CARD
Mental Health Moments with UM-NSU CARD
Weekly series centering on topics that tie into strategies and/or techniques that could help to alleviate some of the stressors that arise when being quarantined with limited options for family outings or changes of scenery.
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ReelAbilities Film Festival Virtual and Free Access!
ReelAbilites starts this April 29th ! Here is the most accessible festival in the world highlighting the stories of People with Disabilities. ReelAbilities has an amazing week of films, conversations and events. If you have yet to register for the opening night drive-in, please do so here: www.eventbrite.com/e/148365189275/?discount=ReelabilitiesFriend If you can't join in person, for free […]
Parsha Party with Yachad
Parsha Party with Yachad
Join Malki every Thursday to learn about the Parsha! Each week we will be discussing the parsha as well as learn new songs, stories, or projects that go along with it! Can't wait to see you there! Recurs Weeklyon Thursday 4:00PM to 4:40PM Thursday, January 14th until Thursday, June 3rd Malki InfieldInfieldm@ou.org Virtual Event Link: Click Here
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Technology for Play and Leisure, Enhancing the Experience for Children and Adults, Beit Issie Shapiro & FIU Embrace
Technology for Play and Leisure, Enhancing the Experience for Children and Adults, Beit Issie Shapiro & FIU Embrace
Enhancing the Experience for Children & Adults with Disabilities - *This presentation is in English* About this Event *This presentation is in English* Play and leisure activities are important for child development and are significant elements for promoting quality of life for all ages. Advances in technology offer a variety of solutions from mainstream products
Transitional Parent Support Group, JAFCO
Transitional Parent Support Group, JAFCO
Join us for our virtual Transitional Parent Support Groups. Every other Tuesday @ 6:30 PM. Join us live through ZOOM Meeting ID 925 6107 8938 Transitional Parent Support Group Providing child enrichment, resources, and respite care for children with developmental disabilities Children's Ability Center Every other Tuesday Password: 700230 PLEASE CONTACT LINDA SACHS PRIOR TO
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When Technology Meets Communication Using Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) for Children with Disabilities, Beit Issie Shapiro & FIU Embrace
When Technology Meets Communication Using Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) for Children with Disabilities, Beit Issie Shapiro & FIU Embrace
Using Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) for Children with Disabilities *This presentation is in English* About this Event *This presentation is in English* Thanks to mainstream technologies, such as smartphones and tablets, as well as more complex technologies, people with disabilities can now communicate in ways that they have previously not been able to. In this
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Social Skills Training with UM-NSU CARD
Social Skills Training with UM-NSU CARD
Join The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation Transition and Adult team for our Spring Social Skills Training Series. This training series is presented by PEERS certified trainers and will be an introduction to social skills.
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Grupo de Apoyo para Madres, UM-NSU CARD
Grupo de Apoyo para Madres, UM-NSU CARD
Disfruta la oportunidad de conocer a otras madres de niños con un diagnostico de autismo, compartir experiencias, hacer preguntas y recibir apoyo.
Kesher’s 25 Year Chai Society Ad Journal Drive Through Event
Kesher’s 25 Year Chai Society Ad Journal Drive Through Event
Please join us as we celebrate a quarter century of outstanding special education with a spectacular drive through extravaganza! Celebrate our amazing school and honorees. Kesher's Founder- Dr. Howard Chusid Kesher's First Board Chair- Dr. Alan Rauzin Members of Kesher's First Board of Director's and Inaugural Class AND Kesher's First Employee- on the occasion of
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Transitional Parent Support Group
Transitional Parent Support Group
Join us for our virtual Transitional Parent Support Groups. Every other Tuesday @ 6:30 PM. Join us live through ZOOM Meeting ID 925 6107 8938 Transitional Parent Support Group Providing child enrichment, resources, and respite care for children with developmental disabilities Children's Ability Center Every other Tuesday Password: 700230 PLEASE CONTACT LINDA SACHS PRIOR TO
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Not Just ASD – Autism and Medical Diagnosis
Not Just ASD – Autism and Medical Diagnosis
Does your child have ASD along with another medical condition? This group is for family members who have a child or adult with ASD who has another cooccurring medical condition. This group will provide an opportunity to connect with other families facing similar challenges, support one another and share resources. Co-Hosted by Dr. Jennifer Durocher
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Complex Disabilities – Using Technology to Promote Engagement and Success in Learning Activities, Beit Issie Shapiro & FIU Embrace
Complex Disabilities – Using Technology to Promote Engagement and Success in Learning Activities, Beit Issie Shapiro & FIU Embrace
Technology for Children with Complex Disabilities *This presentation is in English* About this Event *This presentation is in English* Due to the availability of technological tools today, we have more resources to encourage engagement in learning for children with and without disabilities. In this lecture we will hear about specific apps and software that we
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Introducing IssieApps for Communication, Education and Play Beit Issie Shapiro & FIU Embrace
Introducing IssieApps for Communication, Education and Play Beit Issie Shapiro & FIU Embrace
Introducing IssieApps for Communication, Education and Play *This presentation is in English* About this Event *This presentation is in English* Connecting health professionals and educators that work with people with disabilities, with developers from the world of hi-tech creates amazing opportunities. The Beit Issie Shapiro Technology Center has developed a series of apps: “IssieApps”, suitable