Dyslexia Awareness Month – Toolkit for Parents, Educators and Students
online onlineYou can help those with dyslexia get the support they need to reach their full potential. Simple actions can raise awareness and lead to policy changes, such as helping more people understand what dyslexia is and using the word dyslexia rather than lumping it together with broad learning disabilities. The items in this toolkit will
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Parent to Parent: Family Training on ADHD, CHADD
online onlineParent to Parent: Family Training on ADHD provides parents with a comprehensive understanding of ADHD as well as strategies to improve life at home and school. Designed by parents for parents, this training provides information from the parent’s perspective. Throughout this two day online course, you will learn what ADHD is, its probable causes, the
Young Adult Program – Friendship Circle Miami
Friendship Circle Miami 8700 SW 112th St, Miami, FL, United StatesAt our Young Adults Circle, participants will have an opportunity to meet and spend time with others who have special needs and also with volunteers who are similar in age and have the same interests! We have organized activities for everyone to participate in that will help build confidence, social skills, and life skills…all while
Children’s Circle, Tween Scene & Teen Scene – Friendship Circle Miami
Friendship Circle Miami 8700 SW 112th St, Miami, FL, United StatesDrop-off program that meets on Sundays, twice a month, from 10AM-12PM. This program offers Music, Karate, Zumba, Arts & Crafts and so much more in a fun-filled setting. Each group will participate in 3 activities, two of which will be outside. Sessions are led by trained specialists and therapists with dedicated Friendship Circle volunteers on
Movement Mondays – Zumba! – Friendship Circle Miami
Friendship Circle Miami 8700 SW 112th St, Miami, FL, United StatesAn engaging, high energy and fun, drop-off dance program on Mondays. Children have the opportunity to enjoy dance, camaraderie and movement with our Instructor, along with our incredible volunteers!
JAFCO Presents Med Waiver Workshop
online onlineSpecial Needs Parent Caregiver Support Group (Daytime) ongoing
online onlinePlease register beforehand by reaching out to: Tzippi Rosen, LCSW Special Needs Community Liaison/Outreach Coordinator Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services 561-852-3112 | tzippir@ralesjfs.org Or Linda Sachs, L.C.S.W. Community Outreach Coordinator and Parent Support Specialist 5100 N. Nob Hill Rd. , Sunrise, FL 33351 Phone: 954.315.7033 | Cell: 954.394.1182 | Fax: 954.449.2422 linda@jafco.org | jafco.org Join
Art Circle – Friendship Circle Miami
Friendship Circle Miami 8700 SW 112th St, Miami, FL, United StatesA program in which children will learn various techniques of art, and get to use many different mediums with a fabulous art instructor. These sessions will take place on Tuesdays from 4:30 - 5:30PM at The Friendship Circle campus. Dedicated Friendship Circle volunteers will be on hand to assist and bond with the children.
Transitional Parent Support Group
online onlineThe transitional group is for parents of teens through early 20's to assist with secondary education, day treatment and residential placement. Please register beforehand by reaching out to: Linda Sachs, L.C.S.W. Community Outreach Coordinator and Parent Support Specialist 5100 N. Nob Hill Rd. , Sunrise, FL 33351 Phone: 954.315.7033 | Cell: 954.394.1182 | Fax: 954.449.2422 linda@jafco.org | jafco.org The passcode
Special Needs Grandparent Support Group, ongoing
online onlinePlease register beforehand by reaching out to: Tzippi Rosen, LCSW Special Needs Community Liaison/Outreach Coordinator Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services 561-852-3112 | tzippir@ralesjfs.org Or Linda Sachs, L.C.S.W. Community Outreach Coordinator and Parent Support Specialist 5100 N. Nob Hill Rd. , Sunrise, FL 33351 Phone: 954.315.7033 | Cell: 954.394.1182 | Fax: 954.449.2422 linda@jafco.org | jafco.org Join Zoom Meeting
Friendship Circle Band – Miami
Friendship Circle Miami 8700 SW 112th St, Miami, FL, United StatesFriendship Circle Band is a program in which children are exposed to the guitar, ukulele and drums as they learn to play their favorite tunes with our gifted music instructors and volunteers. This program is offered at no charge courtesy of funding though Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and The Children's Trust. If your
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
National Disability Employment Awareness Month Resources
online onlineHeld every October, NDEAM is a fitting time to educate about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America’s workers with disabilities. The 2020 NDEAM theme is Increasing Access and Opportunity. NDEAM is led by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), but its true spirit lies in
Tennis Circle – Friendship Circle Miami
Friendship Circle Miami 8700 SW 112th St, Miami, FL, United StatesJoin us as Coach Alex provides participants with the instruction, drills and knowledge needed to improve our participants tennis game! 4:30PM – 5:30PM Ages 6 and Up
Fireside Chat with Dr. Sally Shaywitz co-director of the Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity
online onlineWatch a powerful new video featuring YCDC Co-Director Dr. Sally Shaywitz as she delves into her award-winning book OVERCOMING DYSLEXIA (2nd Edition) and answers questions for parents & educators as they head back-to-school during uncertain times. Hosted by KPJR films, tens of thousands of people have already watched this “fireside chat” and the reviews
Disability Support and Inclusion in the Age of Social Distancing, JNFA GA
online onlineThe session will be held on October 26 from 3:30 pm to 4:45 pm EDT. The session will include a panel featuring four Federations and Jewish Family Service agencies providing exemplary services to individuals with disabilities in the age of COVID-19, with a keynote address from Tim Shriver, Ph.D., Chairman of Special Olympics. The goal
Movement Mondays – Zumba! – Friendship Circle Miami
Friendship Circle Miami 8700 SW 112th St, Miami, FL, United StatesAn engaging, high energy and fun, drop-off dance program on Mondays. Children have the opportunity to enjoy dance, camaraderie and movement with our Instructor, along with our incredible volunteers!
Special Needs Parent Caregiver Support Group Daytime, Ongoing
online onlinePlease register beforehand by reaching out to: Tzippi Rosen, LCSW Special Needs Community Liaison/Outreach Coordinator Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services 561-852-3112 | tzippir@ralesjfs.org Or Linda Sachs, L.C.S.W. Community Outreach Coordinator and Parent Support Specialist 5100 N. Nob Hill Rd. , Sunrise, FL 33351 Phone: 954.315.7033 | Cell: 954.394.1182 | Fax: 954.449.2422 linda@jafco.org | jafco.org Join
