No School Fun Day – Veteran’s Day
Friendship Circle Miami 8700 SW 112th St, Miami, FL, United StatesJoin us for a day of fun and friendship as we board the bus to go on a field trip to the Frost Science Museum!
IEP Workshop with Parent to Parent, In Person
IEP Workgroups Free 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
Lets talk Cerebral Palsy with Social Media Influencers by Adriana Hummel + Cerebral Palsy Foundation
IG LiveWhat's better then women empowerment?! Join us in a morning chat with some of the most influential females in the disability world! About this event Join in-person or virtually with some morning bites, beverages and motivational conversations as we walk all things CP! Raising awareness for Cerebral Palsy and all proceeds will go directly to
Art Circle – Friendship Circle Miami
Friendship Circle Miami 8700 SW 112th St, Miami, FL, United StatesArt Circle is an exciting program in which children will learn various techniques of art and get to use many different mediums with our fabulous art instructor, Angela. Dedicated Friendship Circle volunteers will be on hand to assist and bond with the children. This program has rolling admission.
THE YACHAD SIDDUR INITIATIVE
online onlineTHE YACHAD SIDDUR INITIATIVE Monday, October 18th until Monday, January 10th Yachad New Jerseynjyachad@ou.org Virtual Event Link: Click Here REGISTER Upcoming in this series Monday, November 15th at 8:00PM Monday, November 22nd at 8:00PM Monday, November 29th at 8:00PM Monday, December 6th at 8:00PM Monday, December 13th at 8:00PM Monday, December 20th at 8:00PM
Special Needs Parent/Caregiver Support Group, JAFCO & JFS
online onlineSPECIAL NEEDS PARENT CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP (Daytime) Support groups available for parents, caregivers and grandparents 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
Swimming Circle – Friendship Circle Miami
Friendship Circle Miami 8700 SW 112th St, Miami, FL, United StatesSwimming Circle is a program in which children and teens will receive 30 minutes of instructional swimming and 30 minutes of free play. Participants will learn different techniques according to their skill level and classes will be adapted for beginner, intermediate and advanced swimmers. Space is limited and enrollment is first come first served. Swimming
LIFE for Adults on Zoom
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. Join us on Tuesdays 6:00-7:00pm Tuesday, September 14th - Safety in the Community Tuesday, October 12th - Health
Autism Sibling Support Group Ages 8*12 with UM-NSU CARD
online onlineThis group is a safe space for siblings to meet others with similar experiences and learn about autism and family relationships along the way. For siblings aged 8-12 All participants must be aware of their sibling’s diagnosis. Registration required through Eventbrite at https://siblings8to12.eventbrite.com If you have any questions, please contact Catalina Uribe at curibe1@nova.edu Wednesday, November 17,
GiGi Fit Program with Gigi’s Playhouse
November 17 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Our FREE GiGiFIT programs combine physical therapy with a strong fitness focus and an ultimate goal of success and improved movement. GiGiFIT was created in collaboration with skilled Physical Therapists who work specifically with individuals with Down syndrome. The GiGiFIT programs are designed to address common issues for individuals with Down syndrome including hypotonia, excessive
Just for Dads Support Group for Dad’s of ASD children with UM-NSU CARD
online onlineABOUT THIS EVENT Flipse, 502 University of Miami 5665 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33146 http://www.card.miami.edu Join us in via Zoom or in person for a gathering of fathers of children with autism and related disabilities to support one another, share resources, and connect. Must be a registered UM-NSU CARD client. Event registration
Grandparent Support Group, JAFCO and JFS
online onlineGrandparent Support Group All our grandparents are welcome to join our LIVE support group! Zoom Meeting ID:889 4585 9619 Password: 952283 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
Founders with Disabilities PitchFest Competition, National Center for Disability Entrepreneurship
Budding entrepreneurs from around the U.S. A panel of expert judges. $75,000 in equity-free cash grants & valuable prizes. Don't miss the National Center for Disability Entrepreneurship at The Viscardi Center's second annual PitchFest Competition. The National Center for Disability Entrepreneurship (NCDE) at The Viscardi Center is a strategic pathway to combat the many barriers
Children’s Circle, Tween Scene & Teen Scene – Friendship Circle Miami
Friendship Circle Miami 8700 SW 112th St, Miami, FL, United StatesJoin us for this special Sunday program as we meet twice a month for two hours. Children and teens will be split into 3 groups as they rotate between 3 programs such as Music, Karate, Zumba, Art, Yoga, Therapy Dogs and so much more! This program has rolling admission.
Art Circle – Friendship Circle Miami
Friendship Circle Miami 8700 SW 112th St, Miami, FL, United StatesArt Circle is an exciting program in which children will learn various techniques of art and get to use many different mediums with our fabulous art instructor, Angela. Dedicated Friendship Circle volunteers will be on hand to assist and bond with the children. This program has rolling admission.
THE YACHAD SIDDUR INITIATIVE
online onlineTHE YACHAD SIDDUR INITIATIVE Monday, October 18th until Monday, January 10th Yachad New Jerseynjyachad@ou.org Virtual Event Link: Click Here REGISTER
Choosing Assistive Technology and Vision Solutions: Top Three Tips from the Lighthouse for the Blind
online onlineThis guest post is courtesy of John Garcia. He is a Licensed Dispensing Optician and Manager of Miami Lighthouse for the Blind’s Vision Solutions Center (see Resources below). Finding out that you or a loved one is blind or visually impaired can be overwhelming. What can be even more overwhelming is sifting through the vast
Special Needs Parent/Caregiver Support Group, JAFCO & JFS
SPECIAL NEEDS PARENT CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP (Daytime) Support groups available for parents, caregivers and grandparents 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
SPECIAL NEEDS PARENT CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP, Evenings with JAFCO & Ruth & Norman Rales JFS
online onlineSPECIAL NEEDS PARENT CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP, Evening Support groups available for parents, caregivers and grandparents 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
Neurobiological Foundations of Executive Functions and Implications for Reading and Writing, Dyslexia Foundation
online onlineNeurobiological Foundations of Executive Functions and Implications for Reading and Writing THIS TALK IS RECORDED AND AVAILABLE ANY TIME Laurie Cutting, Ph.D. Presented at Dyslexia and Literacy: Executive Functions – Oral Language Connections to Reading and Writing on Friday, October 16th, 2020 from the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professionals in Boston, MA. Laurie
