Webinars
From Compliance to Program Accessibility: Best Practices for American Job Centers
online onlineIn the 8 years since the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) was passed into law, the American economy has profoundly changed. Major structural changes among industries, companies, and contractors have accelerated thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic and new economic policies from the Biden Administration. Throughout these tumultuous years, American Job Centers (AJCs) / America’s
IDEA & IEP Seminar with Parent to Parent
online onlineBecoming a stronger advocate for your child starts by understanding special education law. Learn about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) which is designed to protect the rights of students with disabilities and is supported by the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) to ensure students receive special education services tailored to meet their unique needs.
Promoting Positive Behavior with GiGi’s Playhouse
online onlineTime: 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
Representation of Disabilities in the Hebrew Bible with RespectAbility
online onlineRSVP 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
Etymology & Morphology 101: Why We Can’t Just Teach Phonics, International Dyslexia Association
online onlineIDA-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
The 2e Student: Characteristics and Support of Students with Dyslexia Who are Twice Exceptional, International Dyslexia Association
online onlineDDIG – “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
College Admissions Testing and Neurodiverse Students
online onlineNavigating 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
Inclusive Crisis Preparedness & Management, ensuring people with disabilities are contributors and recipients
online onlineThis seminar will also be recorded! https://mailchi.mp/jafi/webinars?e=18f20518d7
Free Virtual Workshop on the Importance of Legal Planning with Alpert JFS
online onlineREGISTER 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
online onlineFEDERATION 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
Inclusive Crisis Preparedness & Management, ensuring people with disabilities are contributors and recipients
online onlineThis seminar will also be recorded!
Inclusive Crisis Preparedness & Management, ensuring people with disabilities are contributors and recipients
online onlineThis seminar will also be recorded!
Toddlers and Tantrums: What Every Parent Needs to Know, Parent to Parent
online onlineJuly 19 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Hybrid see two types of registration below. Learn key principles about toddler development and handling tantrums. This is a HYBRID presentation: Both in person at Parent to Parent of Miami or via Zoom Webinar link. Presented by: The Parent Club To register for in-person please see registration below: https://www.ptopmiami.org/all-workshops/toddlers-and-tantrums/
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
