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Miami Jewish Film Festival presents, A Reason to Live
online onlineISRAEL | 55 MINUTES | 2021 A REASON TO LIVE INTERNATIONAL PREMIERE After being severely injured in the Second Lebanon War leaving him unable to move and speak, Jonathan Levin didn’t want to live. It took him years until he was able to renew old relationships and create new ones, like the special bond with […]
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Miami Jewish Film Festival presents, Sylvie of the Sunshine State
online onlineUSA | 93 MINUTES | 2021 SYLVIE OF THE SUNSHINE STATE WORLD PREMIERE South Florida filmmaker Sasha Levinson aims the lens at her eccentric multigenerational Jewish family in an unconventional hybrid documentary offering a startlingly honest glimpse into modern motherhood that will make parents everywhere feel a little less crazy and a lot less alone. […]
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Special Needs Parent/Caregiver Support Group, JAFCO & JFS
online onlineSPECIAL NEEDS PARENT CAREGIVER SUPPORT 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 […]
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How are visual supports used at home with UM-NSU CARD
online onlineUM-NSU CARD staff and Board Certified Behavior Analysts will provide training opportunities for caregivers on the basics of applied behavior analysis and evidence based strategies for implementation. November 30 What is Applied Behavior Analysis? December 14 What are the functions of behavior? January 25 How are visual supports used at home? February 22 How can […]
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Special Needs Parent/Caregiver Support Group, JAFCO & JFS
online onlineSPECIAL NEEDS PARENT CAREGIVER SUPPORT 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 […]
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Understanding Anxiety Disorders in Children, Parent to Parent
online onlineFebruary 1 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm In this presentation, participants will learn the different types of anxiety disorders such as phobia, panic disorder, GAD, social anxiety, separation anxiety, selective mutism and agoraphobia, and how they are manifested in children and adolescents. Participants will also learn how to explain anxiety to their child or adolescents using […]
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Online Support Group for Parents/ Family Members of Adults with ASD, UM CARD
online onlineHere’s an opportunity to share and get support from others who have an adult family member with ASD. UMCARD is here for you to share your challenges and celebrate your successes. If you are not receiving regular notices about meetings, please email Dr. Adreon at dadreon@miami.edu with your first & last name, as well as the first and last […]
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Addressing Mental Health & Wellness with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities during Transition to Adulthood
online onlineLed by Maureen DeLongis CSW Kim Solondz MS, OTR/L Tuesday, February 8, 2022 2:00-3:00 PM Eastern Optional Q&A Session 3:00-3:30 PM This presentation will focus on the assessment of mental health in youth who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities during the transition to adulthood years (12-26). The Lifespan Transition Clinic (LTC) at the Institute […]
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Special Needs Parent/Caregiver Support Group for Transition issues, JAFCO & JFS
online onlineTRANSITION RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT GROUP TEENS 2nd Tuesday of month SPECIAL NEEDS PARENT CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Support groups available for parents, caregivers of people with special needs in transition, teens, adults and those in group homes. Join us and establish new connections, friendships and learn skills to help in this era of transition. FOR MORE INFORMATION […]
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Grandparents Support group with JAFCO & JFS
online onlineGrandparent Support Group All our grandparents are welcome to join our LIVE support group! Every Friday at 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM For information and PRE REGISTRATION contact Linda Sachs, L.C.S.W. 954-315-8664 linda@jafco.org Our support groups provide a safe place to share your concerns and challenges with others who have similar life experiences. Here […]
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JDAIM event JAFCO and UM CARD – Transitioning to Adulthood for People With Special Needs
online onlineTransitioning to Adulthood for People With Special Needs Tuesday, February 15, 2022 6:30-7:30 PM On Zoom Join us for a virtual conversation with Natalie Roman, Transition Specialist at the University of Miami’s Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (UM CARD) and Linda Sachs, Outreach Coordinator for JAFCO. For more information and to […]
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Take the Leap – Transitioning from Early Steps to Pre-K ESE, Parent to Parent
online onlineFebruary 16 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Do you have questions about where your child will go after Early Steps? Register to learn about the programs and services that may be available in the community when your child turns three. Details February 16 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Early Transition Venue Virtual Training Other https://bit.ly/31CZ9Pj
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Special Needs Parent/Caregiver Support Group, 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 […]
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Defining Neurodiversity Virtual Seminar with Haley Moss & Joshua’s Path
online onlineThursday, February 17, 2022 | 7:00 p.m. | FREE Neurodiversity gets a lot of attention as a potential competitive advantage for business, but it is a lot broader than we think. Understanding our friends, colleagues, and others who may have mental health challenges, intellectual disabilities, acquired brain differences, learning disabilities, or something else like autism […]
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Grandparents Support Group with JAFCO & JFS
online onlineGrandparent Support Group All our grandparents are welcome to join our LIVE support group! Every Friday at 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM For information and PRE REGISTRATION contact Linda Sachs, L.C.S.W. 954-315-8664 linda@jafco.org Our support groups provide a safe place to share your concerns and challenges with others who have similar life experiences. Here […]
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JDAIM event With Jewish Federations of North America – Breaking Down Barriers
online onlineBreaking Down Barriers Wednesday, February 23, 2022 7 PM On Zoom · Listen to some of our remarkable community members living with disabilities who share their personal stories of challenges faced and overcome · Get motivated by frontline representatives as they share examples of the life-improving impact that Jewish federations and partner organizations […]
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JDAIM/Jewish Disability Advocacy Day event with Jewish Federations of North America
online onlineADVOCACY DAY Making Change Thursday, Feb. 24th 1-4 pm EST Hear from leading members of congress, disability advocacy champions, and experts who will help you to better understand the obstacles to inclusion. Learn about promoting national legislation and implementing grassroots strategies that will help lift millions of people with disabilities out of poverty. Get the […]
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Social Factors and Health with the American Association for Health and Disability
online onlineAAHD PRESENTS: ALL OF US RESEARCH PROGRAM INFORMATIONAL Thursday, February 24, 2022 3:00 PM 5:00 PM Center for Independent Living of South Florida (map) Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81352102653 Presented by: the American Association on Health and Disability Learn how social factors play a role in your health and more!
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Grandparents Support Group with JAFCO & JFS
online onlineGrandparent Support Group All our grandparents are welcome to join our LIVE support group! Every Friday at 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM For information and PRE REGISTRATION contact Linda Sachs, L.C.S.W. 954-315-8664 linda@jafco.org Our support groups provide a safe place to share your concerns and challenges with others who have similar life experiences. Here […]
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Scholarships for Florida Schoolchildren Workshop with Parent to Parent
online onlineScholarships for Florida Schoolchildren March 1 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Don’t miss the opportunity to learn about: The Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program (FTC) and the Family Empowerment Scholarship (FES) based on income: Financial assistance for private school tuition or transportation to attend a public school in another district. The Family Empowerment Scholarship for Unique […]
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