Job Club on ZOOM with UM-NSU CARD

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A support group to help people who are looking for work or are employed.  We will support each other as we learn the skills needed to find and keep a job! This includes social skills, job searching, networking, resume writing, interviewing skills, and more! February 17th Searching and Applying for Jobs March 17th Skills for Success

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Colorful & Complex: Integrating Congregants with Diverse Personality Styles and Personality Disorders

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Learn how rabbinic and community leadership can be more inclusive of congregants who struggle with personality disorders. About this event During our event, participants will be sent into break-out rooms with a member of Machon Dvir for a role-playing exercise. If you are interested in volunteering to help a clinician lead these, please contact during

Promoting Positive Behavior with GiGi’s Playhouse

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Time: 6/2/2022, 8:00 PM (1 hours) Playhouse: GiGi's at Home - Virtual Ages: All Ages Description:Please join experts Cindy Marie Judy, MS Ed., GiGi's Playhouse Phoenix and Vicky Mckinney, MS Ed., BCBA, GiGi's Playhouse Nashville for an interactive discussion focusing on promoting positive behavior. We react to challenging behaviors with compassion, kindness and a desire to problem solve

Special Needs Caregiver Support Group with JAFCO & JFS

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SPECIAL 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 | [email protected] or Tsippi

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Representation of Disabilities in the Hebrew Bible with RespectAbility

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RSVP Online Join Stephen Wise Free Synagogue as we hear from CUNY Hunter College student Ariel Gold about how disabilities are represented in the Hebrew Bible. Following her short presentation, Ariel will moderate a panel of four Jews with disabilities — Noa Etedgi, Peter Fox, Haley Moss and Lee Chernotsky — who will share their

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Etymology & Morphology 101: Why We Can’t Just Teach Phonics, International Dyslexia Association

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IDA-GA 2022 Outreach Webinar – Free and Open to the Public Register here: IDAGAoutreachMay4.eventbrite.com Certificates of Attendance will be available for this webinar. Note: Our presenter is an OGA Fellow-in-training. This means attendees who are certified by OGA can include the COA from this presentation in their documentation of contact hours for renewal of certification through

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Teen Time with UM-NSU CARD

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Virtual Event Add to calendar  Social opportunity for middle and high school students via remote conferencing. All participants must be registered with UM-NSU CARD and be aware of their ASD diagnosis. To register for this group e-mail one of the case managers listed below. Families must RSVP via e-mail for each session to receive link

The 2e Student: Characteristics and Support of Students with Dyslexia Who are Twice Exceptional, International Dyslexia Association

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DDIG – “The 2e Student: Characteristics and Support of Students with Dyslexia Who are Twice Exceptional” May 9 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm DDIG – “The 2e Student: Characteristics and Support of Students with Dyslexia Who are Twice Exceptional” Monday, May 9, 2022 7:00 – 8:30 pm Central Marcy Eisinger, MS, MEd, LDT, CALT, CDT, the Assistant Director

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College Admissions Testing and Neurodiverse Students

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Navigating the world of college admissions testing is nerve-wracking under the best circumstances. Add in your child’s dyslexia, and the process can be terrifying. Join us for a presentation by Wendy Raynor, College Admissions Test expert, to better understand the current standardized testing landscape and how to navigate the accommodations process. May 9 @ 7:00

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Special Needs Caregiver Support Group with JAFCO & JFS

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SPECIAL 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 | [email protected] or Tsippi

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Parent to Parent of Miami Community Meeting

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May 10 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Recurring Event (See all) A community meeting open to school staff, service agencies, community members or anyone who wants to learn more about Parent to Parent of Miami, ask questions and share resources! Sessions are available the 2nd Tuesday of every month from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. If interested

Behavior Strategies for Families and Caregivers, FDLRS Seminar

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The FDLRS Administration Project and Associate Centers Network are proud to offer a series of parent webinars to take place virtually over the 2021-2022 school year. Each webinar will be conducted monthly during lunch hours from 12:00pm-12:45pm, EST, on designated Fridays.  All session will be recorded and posted to our Recorded Webinars page for access throughout the year. These webinars are free of

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Special Needs Caregiver Support Group with JAFCO & JFS

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SPECIAL 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 | [email protected] or Tsippi

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The Florida Guardianship Process with Parent to Parent

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May 17 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm This 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. Details May 17 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Behavior Support Group – Virtual Support Group with UM-NSU CARD

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Bring your coffee, breakfast, and bring a friend. Everyone is welcome to join us for a virtual forum for caregivers and family members of individuals with autism spectrum disorder who are affected by challenging behaviors. UM-NSU CARD registration is required for participation. If you would like to attend the group and you are not currently

Free Virtual Workshop on the Importance of Legal Planning with Alpert JFS

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REGISTER BY MAY 16TH! NEXT LIFEPLANNING® WORKSHOP:   Click Here to Register 2022 LifePlanning® Calendar of Events*  February 15th, 10:00 a.m., on Zoom: Mental Health First Aid training (Additional classes added due to popular demand: March 8, 29; May 10; June 14) — SOL For more information contact: Tami Lustig, MSW Director of LifePlanning®  [email protected] | 561-713-1917

How Service Dogs Change Lives, Federation for Children with Special Needs

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FEDERATION FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS CONNECTING FAMILIES NEADS WORLD CLASS SERVICE DOGS CHANGE LIVES Thursday, May 19, 2022 Presented By: Katy Ostraff, LICSW and Katie Hanna, MA Description: The presentation will cover the was service Dogs impact the lives of people living with disabilities that they serve. It will cover various tasks our Service Dogs can

Special Needs GrandParent Support Group Day, JAFCO & JFS

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SPECIAL NEEDS Grandparent SUPPORT GROUP Support groups available for grandparents of children with special needs. Join us and establish new connections, friendships and learn skills to help you and your grandchildren! FOR MORE INFORMATION and to PRE REGISTER, CONTACT: Linda Sachs, LCSW Community Outreach Coordinator and Parent Support Group Specialist JAFCO 954-315-8664 | [email protected] or Tsippi Rosen at

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