Webinars
Financial Security for New Workers with Disabilities: Understanding ABLE Today and Future Opportunities for Advancement with RespectAbility
online onlineDate: Wednesday, July 20 Time: 2 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. CT / 12 p.m. MT / 11 a.m. PT Duration: 60 minutes Register Online Despite a booming job market, fears over inflation and rising costs are putting conversations about financial security front and center for millions of Americans. These conversations are especially important
Best Practice Program Models in Disability Employment with Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies
online onlineNETTalk: Best Practice Program Models in Disability Employment Thursday, August 4th | 11:30am-1pm ET REGISTER Please Note: The time for this webinar has been updated (replacing the previously announced time of 12:30–2pm ET). The Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies’ Center for Innovation and Research (NJHSA) developed a guide to address the
New Diagnosis and Timely Interventions Webinar with Autism Speaks
online onlineJoin Autism Speaks for our New Diagnosis and Timely Interventions Webinar Wednesday, August 17, 2022 12:00 p.m. EST REGISTER NOW Topics we will discuss: Strategies on how to navigate a new autism diagnosis. How to access supports within your community. Barriers in low-resourced communities and how to overcome them. Tools and resources available through Autism Speaks.
Scholarship for Florida School Children Step up for Children
online onlineDon’t miss the opportunity to learn about: • The Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program (FTC) and Family Empowerment Scholarship (FES-EO) for K-12 students of lower to middle-income families. • The Family Empowerment Scholarship for Unique Abilities (FES-EO) for students 3 years old through 12th grade, with unique abilities (formerly Gardiner). • The Hope Scholarship for
The Impact of Stress on Learning, Emotions and Behavior in Kids with Dyslexia, ADHD and other special needs. What do we know; What to DO with Dr. Jerome Schultz
online onlineBecause of their neurocognitive and emotional vulnerabilities, children and adolescents with Learning Disabilities and/or ADHD are particularly at risk for stress-related disorders and reactions. Neuroscience explains the problem and gives us the knowledge we need to turn this situation around. Dr. Schultz will present research, clinical observations, case studies and anecdotal evidence to explain why
Adulting on the Spectrum with Autism Speaks
online onlineJoin Autism Speaks for our Adulting on the Spectrum Webinar. This webinar will provide you with tools and resources on how best to support the 70,000 adolescents who age out of school-based services each year. Come learn how to access this important information as we discuss the services and resources for autistic adults and their
Autism Friendly Inclusion: Leading the Way with Autism Speaks
online onlineDescription Join Autism Speaks and learn how to promote inclusion and enhance social relationships for people with autism and other disabilities. Learn how to be a leader in your community by creating an environment of acceptance and value. Time Nov 17, 2022 12:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)
ABLE Accounts en Espanol con Parent to Parent
online onlineABLE United 101 February 7 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Únase a nosotros para una presentacion que cubre una descripción general de las cuentas ABLE, quién es elegible, cómo funciona con SSI y Medicaid, así como los beneficios de abrir una cuenta. Este seminario virtual educa a los padres y cuidadores a entender si una cuenta
JDAIM Disability Inclusion in Entertainment: Beyond the Pipeline w/RespectAbility
online onlineDate: Saturday, February 11 Time: 5 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. CT / 3 p.m. MT / 2 p.m. PT Duration: 60 minutes BRIC Foundation and RespectAbility present: “Disability Inclusion in Entertainment: Beyond the Pipeline,” a conversation about breaking into the entertainment industry and building community as creative professionals with disabilities. Moderated by Lesley Hennen (Writer,
Jewish Disability Advocacy Day All Virtual JDAD
online onlineJDAD Jewish Disability Advocacy Day Feb. 15, 2023 12-1PM ET All virtual Making Change: Kickoff Event Wednesday, Feb. 15th 12 pm EST Listen to community members living with disabilities who share the challenges they face – and what supports they need to overcome them. Learn what Jewish Federations, Jewish human service agencies, and others are
Direct Support Professionals – Accompanying People in their Spiritual Journeys
online onlineDate: Wednesday, February 15 Time: 2 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. CT / 12 p.m. MT / 11 a.m. PT Register Online Learn more about the full series Helping adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities discover and find belonging in a faith community of their choice can be daunting. Support staff come from different traditions or
THE BASICS OF SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY, SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME + DISABLED ADULT CHILD CLAIMS
online onlineTHE BASICS OF SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY, SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME + DISABLED ADULT CHILD CLAIMS Brian Eisner Learn the requirements and benefits of various programs offered by the Social Security Administration. Particular attention will be given to programs available to individuals with a minimal work history. Brian C. Eisner is an attorney in the Social Security
From Assessment to Participation – Supporting Individual Preferences to Find Their Faith Community
online onlineDate: Wednesday, March 15 Time: 2 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. CT / 12 p.m. MT / 11 a.m. PT Register Online Learn more about the full series How do you determine ways to support individual spiritual and religious preferences? Evergreen Life Services has developed its own spiritual assessment practice. This presentation describes how Evergreen utilizes
Cerebral Palsy: Early Evaluation and Intervention, recorded
online onlineDr. Angela Sinner's presentation was titled: “Cerebral Palsy: Early Evaluation and Intervention.” Dr. Sinner, DO has worked as a Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Physician at Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare for nearly a decade. She is the co-director of Gillette’s inpatient rehabilitation unit and Sinner specializes in treating cerebral palsy, muscle spasticity and tone management, as well
Reaching Students with LD and ADHD, What’s Working and How to Make it Better
online onlineBased on his broad perspective on students with LD and ADHD, Dr. Schultz will provide an overview of the characteristics of programs that are “doing the right thing” for these kids. As a parent, you’ll be able to use this information to assess the nature and quality of the services your child is getting. If
