Miami Jewish Abilities Alliance

Grupo de Apoyo Para los Abuelos with UM-NSU CARD
2022-02-09 07:00 - 08:30 (America/New_York) | Nova Southeastern University, NSU CARD Office, 6100 Griffin Road, 3er Piso, Davie, FL, 3314, United States
Wednesday, Feb 9, 7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

6100 Griffin Road, 3er Piso Davie, FL 33314

Disfruta la oportunidad de conocer a otros abuelos de niños con un diagnostico de autismo, compartir experiencias , hacer preguntas y recibir apoyo. Su nieto/nieta debe ser cliente de UM-NSU CARD para poder participar en este evento.
Este grupo se reunirá en nuestra ofi cina en Broward. Se requiere mascara para participar. NSU CARD Office, 6100 Griffin Road, 3er Piso Davie, FL 33314 Para registrarse o alguna pregunta comuníquese con Stephanie Garcia-Delgado, M.S., 954-262-7719 o s.garcia14@miami.
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Grandparents Support group with JAFCO & JFS
2022-02-11 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-02-18 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-02-25 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | online, online
Grandparent Support Group All our grandparents are welcome to join our LIVE support group!

Every Friday at 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM
For information and PRE REGISTRATION contact Linda Sachs, L.C.S.W. 954-315-8664 linda@jafco.org

Our support groups provide a safe place to share your concerns and challenges with others who have similar life experiences. Here you will gain coping skills, knowledge, validation, and friendship.

JDAIM event JAFCO and UM CARD - Transitioning to Adulthood for People With Special Needs
2022-02-15 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | online, online
Transitioning to Adulthood for People With Special Needs
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
6:30-7:30 PM
On Zoom

Join us for a virtual conversation with Natalie Roman, Transition Specialist at the University of Miami’s Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (UM CARD) and Linda Sachs, Outreach Coordinator for JAFCO.

For more information and to RSVP, contact Linda Sachs at Linda@jafco.org or 954.315.8662.

Take the Leap – Transitioning from Early Steps to Pre-K ESE, Parent to Parent
2022-02-16 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | online, online
February 16 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Do you have questions about where your child will go after Early Steps? Register to learn about the programs and services that may be available in the community when your child turns three.

Details

February 16

10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Early Transition

Venue

Virtual Training

Other

https://bit.ly/31CZ9Pj

Special Needs Parent/Caregiver Support Group, JAFCO & JFS
2022-02-16 18:30 - 19:30, 2022-03-02 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | online, online
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 Rosen at the South Palm Beach JAA at:
tzippir@ralesjfs.org

Defining Neurodiversity Virtual Seminar with Haley Moss & Joshua's Path
2022-02-17 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | online, online
Thursday, February 17, 2022 | 7:00 p.m. | FREE

Neurodiversity gets a lot of attention as a potential competitive advantage for business, but it is a lot broader than we think. Understanding our friends, colleagues, and others who may have mental health challenges, intellectual disabilities, acquired brain differences, learning disabilities, or something else like autism or ADHD is part of being human.

This conversation will cover the foundations of neurodiversity, as well as allyship and advocacy at home and at work, including through the lens of Haley’s own experiences. It aims to provide strategies and ideas for being a strong advocate and ally to neurodivergent people as well as advice for those who discover that they may be neurodivergent.

Speaker: Haley Moss, the first openly autistic lawyer, is a neurodiversity expert and the author of four books that guide neurodivergent individuals through professional and personal challenges.

REGISTER

For more information, please call 954-270-0055 or email JoshuasPath@jfsbroward.org.

JDAIM event Outdoor film screening Here We Are, MJFF, MJAA, MBJCC & TBS
2022-02-21 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Miami Beach Jewish Community Center, 4221 Pine Tree Dr,, Miami Beach, FL, 33140, United States
Here We Are Outdoor Film Screening
Monday, February 21, 2022
7-9:30 PM
Miami Beach Jewish Community Center
4221 Pine Tree Drive
Miami Beach
Here We Are follows the story of Aharon who has devoted his life to raising his son Uri. They live together in a gentle routine, away from the real world. Uri is autistic, and now as a young adult, it might be time for him to live in a specialized home. While on their way to the home, Aharon decides to run away with his son and hits the road across Israel – grappling with the challenges and possibilities of what is(lies?) ahead. The film is presented in partnership with the Miami Beach JCC and Miami Jewish Film Festival.
Immediately following the film, join a discussion on the challenges of transition and programming for adults with disabilities hosted by
Nancy Zaretsky
Inclusion Specialist
Miami Jewish Abilities Alliance
with special guest
Dr. Michael Alessandri
Executive Director
University of Miami Center for Autism and Related Abilities (UM CARD)
PLEASE RSVP here
Film screening and discussion will take place outdoors at the Miami Beach JCC.
No cost to attend

JDAIM event With Jewish Federations of North America - Breaking Down Barriers
2022-02-23 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | online, online
Breaking Down Barriers
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
7 PM
On Zoom

· Listen to some of our remarkable community members living with disabilities who share their personal stories of challenges faced and overcome

· Get motivated by frontline representatives as they share examples of the life-improving impact that Jewish federations and partner organizations are having on the daily lives of people living with disabilities

Click here to register
For more information, visit www.jewishtogether.org/JDAD-2022#register

JDAIM/Jewish Disability Advocacy Day event with Jewish Federations of North America
2022-02-24 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | online, online
ADVOCACY DAY
Making Change
Thursday, Feb. 24th
1-4 pm EST

Hear from leading members of congress, disability advocacy champions, and experts who will help you to better understand the obstacles to inclusion.
Learn about promoting national legislation and implementing grassroots strategies that will help lift millions of people with disabilities out of poverty.
Get the tools and coaching to advocate for disability rights in real-time. We’ll take concrete action at this event – individually yet together.

Social Factors and Health with the American Association for Health and Disability
2022-02-24 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | online, online
AAHD PRESENTS: ALL OF US RESEARCH PROGRAM INFORMATIONAL

Thursday, February 24, 2022
3:00 PM 5:00 PM
Center for Independent Living of South Florida (map)

Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81352102653
Presented by: the American Association on Health and Disability
Learn how social factors play a role in your health and more!

JDAIM event with Friendship Circle of Miami Beach & North Dade Shabbat Dinner
2022-02-25 19:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Young Israel of Bal Harbour, 9580 Abbott Avenue, surfside, FL, 33154, United States
Come Celebrate JDAIM with a Shabbat Dinner hosted by the Friendship Circle of North Dade & Miami Beach

Friday, February 25, 2022
7 PM
Young Israel of Bal Harbour
9580 Abbott Avenue
Surfside, FL

Friendship Circle of Miami Beach and North Dade, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the special needs community, invites you to share in the beauty of Shabbat.

$80 per adult ? $ 40 per child
For more information and to RSVP, contact Marcy Lederman at marcy@fcmiami.org.

Scholarships for Florida Schoolchildren Workshop with Parent to Parent
2022-03-01 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | online, online
Scholarships for Florida Schoolchildren

March 1 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Don’t miss the opportunity to learn about:

The Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program (FTC) and the Family Empowerment Scholarship (FES) based on income: Financial assistance for private school tuition or transportation to attend a public school in another district.
The Family Empowerment Scholarship for Unique Abilities (FES-UA) formerly Gardiner: For children with special needs, it allows parents to personalize the education of their children.
The Hope Scholarship: For children who have been victims of bullying.
The Reading Scholarship: For public school students in 3rd – 5th grade that are struggling with reading.

Presented by: Melissa Jaramillo, Community Outreach Manager @ Step Up for Students

Time for Me Mother’s Support Group, UM-NSU CARD
2022-03-02 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | online, online
Enjoy the opportunity to meet other moms of children on the autism spectrum, share experiences, ask questions and receive support.
Wednesday, March 2nd 6:00pm Special Guest and Time Dr. Michael Alessandri
Registration is required in order to receive the zoom link to participate. To register or if you have any questions, contact Sara Dajer s.dajer@miami.edu

10 Basic Financial Steps for Special Needs Caregivers with Parent to Parent
2022-03-02 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | online, online
March 2 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

This workshop will discuss 10 basic steps to help you prepare for the financial future of your child with special needs. As a parent the single most important issue on your mind, is what will happen to my child after I’m gone. There are some needs that will always be present and they must be carefully considered and planned for appropriately.
Presented by: Hiram Hernandez, MBA, RICP, Special Care Planner @ Coastal Wealth

IEP Workgroups IN PERSON with Parent to Parent
2022-03-04 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | Parent to Parent, 7990 SW 117th Avenue, Suite 200 Florida 33183, Miami, FL, 33183, United States
In person IEP workgroups are back!

This interactive workgroup will help you:

Prepare for your child’s next IEP meeting
Develop an Action plan that identifies your child’s educational needs
Advocate for the right support and services
Build capacity and understanding of your child’s IEP

Current IEP must be sent in advance by e-mail to info@ptopmiami.org or fax to (305) 271-6628. Registration will be confirmed upon receipt of IEP document.
*Be aware that once in our facility, you will need to wear a mask even if you are vaccinated for COVID-19. We will also adhere to COVID protocols such as temperature checks and social distancing.

RSVP Here
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Seminario de la Ley IDEA Y IEP con Parent to Parent
2022-03-05 09:45 - 14:00 UTC | online, online
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.
Dos sesiones diferentes

Favor registrarse por separado para cada taller.
IDEA 9:45 a.m. -11:45 a.m. https://bit.ly/3IZF0U5
IEP 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. https://bit.ly/3geF31N
¡Infórmese, conozca sus derechos y participe activamente en la educación de su hijo!

Inclusive Purim costumes DIY videos for children who use walkers and wheelchairs
2022-03-08 | online, online
A new initiative in honor of Purim – a series of DIY Costume tutorials so parents of children with disabilities can create Purim costume magic. CLICK HERE for all costume tutorials. The project was covered in Algemeiner.

This exciting project, created in partnership with industrial design students from The Holon Institute of Technology, enables parents of children with disabilities who use wheelchairs and walkers to fulfill their child’s Purim fantasy and easily create unique costumes that involve their mobility aid.

This Do-It-Yourself series features 4 video tutorials of costumes, specially made for wheelchairs and walkers, along with written instructions and design patterns so parents can easily and affordably create these costumes for their own children. This will allow us to scale our reach and help families of children with disabilities around the world bring joy to their children.

Parent Support Group for African American/Black & Haitian Families with Parent to Parent
2022-03-10 17:00 - 18:30 UTC | online, online
Join us for our monthly support with our Outreach Enrichment Project team. This time will be used to connect with other parents and share your concerns. Sessions available the 2nd Thursday of each month 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Friendship Circle Pre-Purim Silent Disco
2022-03-13 14:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Miami Beach Jewish Community Center, 4221 Pine Tree Dr,, Miami Beach, FL, 33140, United States
A fun Purim event for the whole family.

THE YACHAD SIDDUR INITIATIVE
2022-03-14 20:00 - 21:00, 2022-03-21 20:00 - 21:00 UTC | online, online
Join in and bring the Siddur to your life

Monday, October 18th until Monday, June 13th

Yachad New Jerseynjyachad@ou.org

Virtual Event
Link: Click Here

Success Stories from people with Dyslexia, Yale Center for Creativity & Dyslexia
2022-03-16 | online, online
Meet a remarkable group of dyslexic individuals who have become leaders in their fields. These out-of-the-box thinkers have not only overcome the challenges of dyslexia, but have excelled beyond their own and others’ expectations. They are scientists, artists, political leaders, writers, lawyers, professional athletes, doctors, journalists and actors.
Each is a testament to the incredible power of the dyslexic mind to navigate around obstacles, come up with creative solutions and serve our society in meaningful ways. Whether you are dyslexic or care for someone who is, we hope you will enjoy and be inspired by their stories. (YCDC has compiled the stories of successful dyslexics in the book Dyslexia: Profiles of Success. For information on purchasing the book, click here.)

Click Here to read Danny Boome’s Story

Purim with Beit Issie Shapiro's Interactive Megillat Esther!
2022-03-16 | online, online
Beit Issie Shapiro’s Interactive Megilla, created as part of IssieRoots, a suite of inclusive interactive educational activities for the holidays, so children with and without disabilities can enjoy the holidays together. CLICK HERE to enjoy the activity.

Behavior Support Group - Virtual Support Group with UM-NSU CARD
2022-03-16 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | online, online
Bring your coffee, breakfast, and bring a friend. Everyone is welcome to join us for a virtual forum for caregivers and family members of individuals with autism spectrum disorder who are affected by challenging behaviors. UM-NSU CARD registration is required for participation. If you would like to attend the group and you are not currently registered, please call 954-262-7111 to request an intake appointment.
Registration required to receive Zoom link and password to join group at https://behaviorsupport.eventbrite.com.
Once registered, you will receive Zoom link and password to join group.
If you have any questions contact Susan Lepri at Slepri@nova.edu

Miami Children's Museum presents Coping with Uncertain Times: Helping Children Navigate Mental Health with expert providers
2022-03-16 20:00 - 21:00 UTC | online, online
On March 16th at 8pm we will host a thoughtfully selected group of panelists, experts in their field, to address the current youth mental health crisis, as well as offer guidance and resources on how to prepare and help young children deal with stress and take care of their mental health.
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Minorities in Autism with UM-NSU CARD
2022-03-19 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | online, online
A support group for the families of a constituent with Autism or related disabilities who also identify with at least one minority status. i.e. gender, racial, ethnic, cultural, LGBTQ+, & economic minority to name some.
Audience: Families who identify as persons of any minority group and whom are registered with UM-NSU CARD.
If you have any questions contact Shantigra “Shae” Williams at (754) 225-3342 or swillia2@nova.edu
Must register with Eventbrite link below to receive participation link https://minorities.eventbrite.com

Autism Spectrum Disorder for Newbies with UM-NSU CARD
2022-03-22 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | online, online
Has your loved one recently been diagnosed with autism?
Are you unsure which piece of your puzzle to pick up first?
Please join us for our newest parent support group created especially for families who receive a new diagnosis of ASD and are navigating an unknown journey. This support group is dedicated to providing a safe and relaxed environment for parents and caregivers to express their triumphs and concerns about autism.
This group is for parents and caregivers whose loved one has received an autism diagnosis within the last four years. Must be registered with UM-NSU CARD to participate.
Must register with Eventbrite to receive Zoom link for session.: https://asdnewbies.eventbrite.com
If you have any questions contact Jacquelyn Moultrie-Sequeira at jmoultri@nova.edu
