BeWell Initiative with GMJF: Building Your Parent Toolbox: Learning to Support Your Child’s Wellbeing in Adolescence and Beyond

Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus 20350 NE 26th Ave,, Miami, FL, United States

Mental health experts from our community will be presenting and facilitating discussions around the topic of “Building Your Parent Toolbox: Learning to Support Your Child’s Wellbeing in Adolescence and Beyond.” There are two opportunities to attend: Monday, May 1 at Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus in North Miami Beach at 7:30 p.m., with Dr. Jessica Dahan,

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 | LINDA@JAFCO.ORG OR TSIPPI ROSEN AT

Overview of Dyslexia and Structured Literacy: What Parents Need to Know with FIU Director of Clinical Experiences, Spec Ed

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This presentation will focus on the definition of literacy, characteristics of students with dyslexia, and evidence-based strategies to assist students with dyslexia, including an emphasis on Structured Literacy. Resources will be provided. Presented by: Dr. Judith Cohen, Director of Clinical Experiences & Adjunct Professor, Special Education, FIU http://bit.ly/3Ttapoe

Q&A on ABA Potty training with UM CARD

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Q&A on ABA: Potty Training Tuesday, May 2nd at 6:00 PM Learn how to run a potty training protocol. Q&A on ABA is an opportunity for participants to watch and review the trainings online prior to the drop-in session. On the date of the session, participants will be able to present their questions and/or concerns.

Toilet Learning with GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome

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Time: 5/2/2023, 8:00 PM (1 hours) Playhouse: GiGi's at Home - Virtual Ages: All Ages Description:Join us for an informational hour with toilet learning expert Dr. Katie Rinald! Katie will share straightforward answers to the most common questions parents have as they embark on the toilet learning journey with their children with Down syndrome. She will outline some

Language Links: A Year in Review with UM CARD at Baudhuin Preschool

Baudhuin School 7600 SW 36th St., Davie, FL, United States

Language Links: A Year in Review Thursday, May 4th In Person at 9:00 am Baudhuin Preschool, 7600 SW 36th St., Davie, FL 33328 From evidence-based practices to relationship building… From book-reading to building language & communication skills… We covered a lot of ground in Language Links this year!  Join us for this last meeting of

Candid: Build A More Disability-Inclusive Organization with RespectAbility

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Date: Thursday, May 4 Time: 2:00 p.m. ET / 1:00 p.m. CT / 12:00 p.m. MT / 11:00 a.m. PT Duration: 90 minutes Register Online RespectAbility is a diverse, disability-led nonprofit that works to create systemic change in how society views and values people with disabilities. RespectAbility advances policies and practices that empower people with disabilities to have

In Person Shabbos Event with Yachad

Boca Raton Synagogue 7900 N, Montoya Circle N, Boca Raton, FL, United States

Thursday, May 4th 5:30PM to 7:00PM Boca Raton synagogue7900 N, Montoya Cir northBoca raton, FL 33433 Simone Broide+15619294568broides@ou.org

Adult Support Group by Zoom! with UM CARD

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An online support group to help bring adults with autism together to interact, gain support from one another, and learn new skills. Participants must be registered with UM-NSU CARD, be 18 years or older, and be out of high school. They also must be able to sustain a reciprocal conversation and discuss a variety of topics. Phone

Seminario de la Ley IDEA y IEP con Parent to Parent

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May 6 @ 9:45 am - 2:00 pm En el seminario aprenderá  sobre el Acta para la Educación de los Individuos con Discapacidades (IDEA) diseñado para proteger los derechos de estudiantes con discapacidades y sobre el Plan de Educación Individualizado  (IEP) que apoya la educación y servicios necesarios para los estudiantes de educación especial. Favor registrarse por

In Person Event with Yachad

Boca Raton Synagogue 7900 N, Montoya Circle N, Boca Raton, FL, United States

Sunday, May 7th 5:00PM until Sunday, May 7th at 7:00PM Boca Raton Synagogue7900 N, Montoya circle NBoca raton, FL 33433 Simone Broide+15619294568Broides@ou.org

BeWell Initiative with GMJF: Building Your Parent Toolbox: Learning to Support Your Child’s Wellbeing in Adolescence and Beyond

Temple Beth Am 5950 SW 88th St,, Pinecrest, FL, United States

Mental health experts from our community will be presenting and facilitating discussions around the topic of “Building Your Parent Toolbox: Learning to Support Your Child’s Wellbeing in Adolescence and Beyond.” There are two opportunities to attend: Monday, May 1 at Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus in North Miami Beach at 7:30 p.m., with Dr. Jessica Dahan,

The Florida Guardianship Process with Parent to Parent

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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. May 9 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Secondary & Post Transition Virtual Training

Movie Screening – The Right to Read – with the Lucy Project, FIU and Coral Gables Congregational UCC

Coral Gables Congregatinal UCC Church 3010 De Soto Blvd, Coral Gables, FL, United States

The Lucy Project, The Reading Explorers Program, operated through FIU’s Center for Children and Families, and Coral Gables Congregational UCC cordially invite you to join them as part of The 10 Days of Connection on May 9th at Coral Gables Congregation UCC 3010 De Soto Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33134, to screen the documentary: The

Special Needs Parent/Caregiver Support Group Evenings, JAFCO & JFS

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SPECIAL NEEDS PARENT CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP (evening) 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 | linda@jafco.org or Tsippi

Sensory–Friendly Family Shabbat Service

5950 North Kendall Drive, Pinecrest, FL 33156 5950 North Kendall Drive, Pinecrest, FL, United States

Geared toward children with sensory processing disorders, but open to all! We invite you to join us on Shabbat morning for an abbreviated service featuring soft music, dim lighting and comfortable seating. Questions? Contact Michele Kaplan at michelemkaplan@yahoo.com.

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How I Learn with GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome

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At GiGi’s Playhouse, we see potential, ability, and possibility. We educate, inspire, and believe.  We celebrate uniqueness and we shout out to the world so everyone knows how AWESOME Down syndrome is! Maybe you know a family member, a student, a neighbor, a classmate with Down syndrome, or maybe you have Down syndrome yourself- we want to share some of our

Community Connectedness and Technology with RespectAbility

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Date: Wednesday, May 17 Time: 2 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. CT / 12 p.m. MT / 11 a.m. PT Duration: 60 minutes Register Online Learn more about the full series Throughout the pandemic, technology solutions provided opportunities for people with I/DD and their families to participate in what used to be inaccessible activities and environments. Today, tools