Workshops & Clinics
Events
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Dyslexia Awareness Month Webinars from International Dyslexia Association
online onlinehttps://dyslexiaida.org/webinars/ International Dyslexia Association 40 York Road, 4th Floor Baltimore, MD 21204 (410) 296-0232 Tel (410) 321-5069 Fax The International Dyslexia Association is located in the northern Baltimore suburb of Towson, Maryland. We are approximately 30 minutes from Baltimore-Washington International (BWI) Airport. The office is open Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Eastern […]
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JAFCO Presents Med Waiver Workshop
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The Importance of Childhood Developmental Detection
online onlineThis workshop will cover the significance of early childhood developmental detection, the importance of meeting developmental milestones, and the understanding of the screening process. Register in advance for this meeting: jcsfl.org/virtualworkshpseries-8 Meeting ID and Password provided via email upon registration. October 21, 2020 - 6:00pm to 6:30pm Contact: Hortensia Lozano 305.740.8998 Ext 612 hlozano@jcsfl.org
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Understanding Your Guardianship Options, JFS
online onlineThis training will help you understand guardianship options and alternatives, as well as how to plan for the future. You may think you planned appropriately by signing documents like a Durable Power of Attorney or Designation of a Healthcare Surrogate, but sometimes the documents are insufficient. Find out what option and steps to take are […]
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Achieving Independence through Supported Decision-Making
online onlineIs your child turning 18 soon? Do you have questions about alternative to guardianship? Are you looking for a way to help your adult child with a disability become more independent? This presentation is for you! During this session you will learn about Supported Decision-Making, which allows people with disabilities to keep their rights and […]
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Language Links – Game On! Playing Games to Build Language, UM-NSU CARD
online onlineGames can teach language and communication skills? Yes! Join us as we explore how you can use a variety of games to build your child’s language skills. Games offer fun learning experiences that not only involve language, but academic skills, social skills, and executive functioning skills too. Learning CAN be fun Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020 […]
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Life for Teens on Zoom, UM-NSU CARD
online onlineThis is a life skills based activity group that will meet virtually on Zoom. Parents and/or caregivers of teen constituents will have the opportunity to learn how to teach various life skills through monthly live, step-by-step instructions and visual supports. Following initial instruction, individual support sessions will be available weekly. This group is for registered […]
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The Alphabet Soup of Social Security
online onlineDiscussion of the different Social Security benefits that are available for people with disabilities, such as Social Security Disability (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), how to qualify for benefits, the application, interview and appeals process and what the requirements are in order to continue collecting benefits. Presented by: Richard Friedkin, Friedkin Associates Free and […]
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Learn the difference between supported and competitive employment for adults with DD and ID
online onlineLearn the difference between supported and competitive employment for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Learn about the Best Buddies Jobs program and how to navigate the Vocational Rehabilitation process related to employment services. Presented by: Representative from Best Buddies Jobs Program Free and open to the Community | Presented via Zoom TIME (Thursday) 7:00 […]
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Life Skills for Adults on the Spectrum
online onlineThis is a new life skills based activity group that will meet virtually on Zoom. Adult constituents will have the opportunity to learn and develop various life skills through live step by step instruction and visual supports. A weekly challenge activity will be available for participants to practice skills at home. This group is for […]
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JDAM Networking and Community Building Workshops – Addressing Mental Health Challenges and Isolation, Disability in Israel, and Empowering Youth with Disabilities and Their Families.
online onlineJFNA is pleased to partner with RespectAbility to host a series of convenings for all of us who are passionate about the advocacy agenda of the JDAM sessions. We will gather informally on Zoom for facilitated discussions, sharing strategies, learning from each other, and planning action steps so that together we can pursue disability justice […]
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JDAM: Advocating for the Rights of People of All Abilities, a joint program of the Jewish Community Relations Council & Miami Jewish Abilities Alliance, GMJF
online onlineAs part of Jewish Disability Advocacy Month, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation's Jewish Community Relations Council and the Miami Jewish Abilities Alliance are cosponsoring a program on February 16, Advocating for the Rights of People of All Abilities. Our Greater Miami featured speakers will be Sabrina Cohen and Debbie Dietz. More information and the link […]
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Casa Familia Virtual Open House, English
online onlineJoin us to learn about The Village of Casa Familia, an affordable housing community for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Session will be offered in both English and Spanish. February 24, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. (English) February 25, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. (Spanish) For more information, call 786-505-8887, or by email […]
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My Child Thinks Differently, Now What?
online onlineJoin us for an intimate conversation. We are calling on the experts who will discuss advocating for your child and yourself + share support tips while helping navigate the roads of testing, the various school set plans, and more. Let's get real together. This is a no-judgment program. Parenting is hard on a good day, having […]
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Casa Familia Virtual Open House, Spanish
online onlineJoin us to learn about The Village of Casa Familia, an affordable housing community for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Session will be offered in both English and Spanish. February 24, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. (English) February 25, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. (Spanish) For more infomation, call 786-505-8887, or by email […]
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Early Literacy Screening: The Role of Early Identification and Its Implication for School-Based Interventions – AIM Institute’s 9th Annual Research to Practice Symposium
online onlineConference on the role of early intervention and early literacy screening brought to you by the AIM Institute for Learning and Research, Georgia
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Accomodations and Your Child MDPS ESE, Florida Inclusion Network and the Parent Education Network
online onlineAccommodations & Your Child (2) The session is a partnership between the M-DCPS Department of ESE, the Florida Inclusion Network, & the Parent Education Network. The session will address: What are accommodations? How can accommodations support your child’s learning? How to support your child’s school team in selecting appropriate accommodations.
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Expert Webinar and Panelist Discussion – Dyslexia: The Neuroscience of Early Identification & Intervention by Fumiko Hoeft and Margie Gillis
online onlineIn recent years, findings from scientific research in education, psychology, genetics, and the neurosciences have increased our understanding of dyslexia and the importance of early identification and instruction for young children. In this webinar, Dr. Hoeft will discuss the different components of science and neuroscience informing the development of early screeners that assess school readiness […]
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Issues in Autism Conference: Genes, Brains, and More UM CARD
online onlineIssues in Autism Conference: Genes, Brains, and More Apr 03rd 9:00 am - 3:30 pm Join us for a very special conference featuring autism researchers and experts in the area of genetics, neuroscience, objective measurements of autism, virtual and augmented reality, clinic and classroom based interventions and more. Saturday, April 3rd 9:00am - 3:30pm Keynote Speaker […]
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Being Heumann: Promoting Everyone’s Abilities, George Washington University Leadership Lunch Series
online onlineJoin us for The Mayberg Center's Leadership Lunches We can't think of a more important time to talk about strong, values-based leadership. We can't think of better people to guide this conversation. Please RSVP for the Lunch(es) that you are interested in! "Being Heumann: Promoting Everyone's Abilities" April 7th, 12:00 - 1:00 PM (EST) Judith […]
