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The Florida Guardianship Process with Parent to Parent
online onlineThis presentation will explain in detail the process to request the legal guardianship of your adult child with disabilities. Participants will learn about the requirements and duties of a guardian. Presented by: Alejandra S. Moreno, Esq., Partner, Casal & Moreno, P.A. May 9 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Secondary & Post Transition Virtual Training
Special Needs Parent/Caregiver Support Group Evenings, JAFCO & JFS
online onlineSPECIAL NEEDS PARENT CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP (evening) Support groups available for parents, caregivers 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 or Tsippi
Parent Support Group for African American/Black & Haitian Families with Parent to Parent
online onlineJoin us for our monthly support with our Outreach Enrichment Project team. This time will be used to connect with other parents and share your concerns. Sessions available the 2nd Thursday of each month 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Venue Virtual Training
How I Learn with GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome
online onlineAt GiGi’s Playhouse, we see potential, ability, and possibility. We educate, inspire, and believe. We celebrate uniqueness and we shout out to the world so everyone knows how AWESOME Down syndrome is! Maybe you know a family member, a student, a neighbor, a classmate with Down syndrome, or maybe you have Down syndrome yourself- we want to share some of our
Community Connectedness and Technology with RespectAbility
online onlineDate: Wednesday, May 17 Time: 2 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. CT / 12 p.m. MT / 11 a.m. PT Duration: 60 minutes Register Online Learn more about the full series Throughout the pandemic, technology solutions provided opportunities for people with I/DD and their families to participate in what used to be inaccessible activities and environments. Today, tools
Fireside Chat: Changing Attitudes by Amplifying Authentic Disability Narratives with RespectAbility
online onlineDate: Wednesday, May 17 Time: 3:30 p.m. ET / 2:30 p.m. CT / 1:30 p.m. MT / 12:30 p.m. PT Duration: 60 minutes Register Online Learn about the whole 10th Anniversary Series Changing attitudes means that we challenge stigma and amplify authentic narratives on disability. We’re proud to be a “nothing about us, without us” organization, led by
ADHD Symptoms 101: An Overview of Comprehensive Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
online onlineThis webinar will explore the symptoms of ADHD and how they manifest in individuals across the lifespan. A clinical psychologist and ADHD coach will discuss the criteria used to diagnose ADHD and the importance of a comprehensive evaluation process. She will also discuss evidence-based treatment options, including medication, behavioral interventions, and lifestyle changes. Attendees will
Special Needs Parent/Caregiver Support Group Evenings, JAFCO & JFS
online onlineSPECIAL NEEDS PARENT CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP (evening) Support groups available for parents, caregivers 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 or Tsippi
Promoting Community Participation for LGBTQ+ Adults with IDD
online onlinePromoting Community Participation for LGBTQ+ Adults with IDD 31 May, 2023, 4 PM-5 PM Presenters: -Elizabeth K. Schmidt, PhD, Lincoln Memorial University - Jess Bauzá de García, MOT, LAUREL -Fran Hladysz, MASS -Oscar Hughes, MEd, Boston University Join us to hear about the lives of LGBTQIA+ people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and
Agencias y Programas Gubernamentales que Mejoran la Vida de las Personas con Discapacidades
online onlineJune 1 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm En esta presentación, aprenderá sobre los programas, servicios, criterios y proceso de solicitud para servicios cruciales como: Administración del Seguro Social (SSI), Agencia para Personas con Discapacidades (Exención de Medicaid), Rehabilitación Vocacional (Servicios de Empleo VR) y Servicios de Transporte Especial (STS). June 1 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Seminario de la Ley IDEA y IEP con Parent to Parent
online onlineJune 3 @ 9:45 am - 2:00 pm En el seminario aprenderá sobre el Acta para la Educación de los Individuos con Discapacidades (IDEA) diseñado para proteger los derechos de estudiantes con discapacidades y sobre el Plan de Educación Individualizado (IEP) que apoya la educación y servicios necesarios para los estudiantes de educación especial. Favor registrarse por
Parent Support Group for African American/Black & Haitian Families with Parent to Parent
online onlineJune 8 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Recurring Event (See all) Join us for our monthly support with our Outreach Enrichment Project team. This time will be used to connect with other parents and share your concerns. Sessions available the 2nd Thursday of each month 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Details June 8 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Advocacy &
The Impact of ScreenTime on Neurodivergent Kids with CHADD, Recorded
online onlinehttps://chadd.org/webinars/the-impact-of-screen-time-on-neurodivergent-kids/
Health of Mind | Experts in ABA Therapy | Helping Children Move Forward with Parent to Parent
online onlineJune 13 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy is considered the number one evidence-based treatment for individuals with behavioral problems and developmental delays. With over 20 years of experience, Health of Mind group of clinicians can help your child move forward. This presentation will review the services offered to families. Presenter: Christian Carbonell
Special Needs Caregiver Support Group with JAFCO & JFS
online onlineSUPPORT GROUP (DAYTIME)SUPPORT GROUPS AVAILABLE FOR PARENTS, CAREGIVERS 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 OR TSIPPI ROSEN AT THE SOUTH PALM BEACH
The Future Starts Now: Preparing for Secondary Transition in Middle School with Parent to Parent
online onlineJune 20 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Do you envision middle school as a launching point for secondary transition and adult life? Register today to participate in a virtual training where participants will learn about activities and strategies that support students to transition from elementary to middle school and from middle school to high school. This
Changing Attitudes by Amplifying Authentic Disability Narratives with RespectAbility
online onlineChanging attitudes means that we challenge stigma and amplify authentic narratives on disability. We’re proud to be a “nothing about us, without us” organization, led by those with a diversity of disabilities and other intersectional identities. Disabled people are the best experts on their lived experience, and we work to promote this reality across our
Special Needs Caregiver Support Group with JAFCO & JFS
online onlineSUPPORT GROUP (DAYTIME)SUPPORT GROUPS AVAILABLE FOR PARENTS, CAREGIVERS 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 OR TSIPPI ROSEN AT THE SOUTH PALM BEACH
10 Basic Financial Steps for Special Needs Caregivers with Parent to Parent
online onlineJune 27 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm This workshop will discuss 10 basic steps to help you prepare for the financial future of your child with special needs. As a parent the single most important issue on your mind, is what will happen to my child after I’m gone. There are some needs that will always
Virtual Parents and Family Members of Adults Striving for Independence Support Group with UM CARD
online onlineA group for family members providing daily caregiving. Join us on ZOOM from 7:00PM - 8:00PM Tuesdays: June 6th, July 11th, August 1st, September 12th, October 3rd, November 7th, and December 5th An opportunity to connect and get support from others who have an adult family member with ASD. You don’t have to walk this journey
