Miami Jewish Abilities Alliance

MISHMAR AT THE MENDEL BALK YACHAD CENTER
2021-08-26 18:00 - 19:00, 2021-08-19 18:00 - 19:00, 2021-08-12 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | online, online
Thursday, July 16th until Thursday, August 26th

kayla blumenfeldblumenfeldk@ou.org
Virtual Event

REGISTER

Virtual Event

https://zoom.us/j/98421253235

MEETING ID
984 2125 3235

Upcoming in this series

Thursday, August 5th at 6:00PM
Thursday, August 12th at 6:00PM
Thursday, August 19th at 6:00PM
Thursday, August 26th at 6:00PM

Promoting Early Literacy with Assistive Technology, UM Mailman Center & FAAST
2021-08-25 10:00 - 11:00 | online, online
The University of Miami Mailman Center, in partnership with FAAST, will be hosting a free, virtual workshop on August 25th and 27th for parents of children of ALL abilities, 0-5 years old, as part of the Step Up AT for Early Literacy project. This is a workshop for families who want to learn how to use assistive technology (AT) to support your child’s learning, communication, and positive behavior. REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/QJmQEZZAxuwGLyARA

Date:

August 25, 2021 – 10:00am to 11:00am

Contact:

Christina Givner

305.243.5706

cxg907@med.miami.edu

Social GAAIN via Zoom with UM-NSU CARD
2021-08-24 18:00 - 19:00 | online, online
The format of these activity based social networking meetings may vary. This is a group for registered UM-NSU CARD constituents 18 years and older. Adults should be able to sustain a conversation and participate in various topics with minimal assistance.
A phone screening is required to register. Please contactNathalie Roman at nvr13@miami.edu for more information.

Real Talk COVID 19: Ask an Expert Q&A for adults with Developmental Disabilities
2021-08-24 13:00 - 14:00 | online, online
Have question about COVID 19 and the Vaccine? We’ve got answers! Join us for an open forum Q&A for adults with Developmental Disabilites. We will have medial experts here to answer all of your questions and share up-to-date information about the state of the pandemic, personal safety and of course the COVID 19 vaccine and how to get one!
Who: This event is open to adults with Developmental Disabilities who are participants in the CARD or Mailman Center adult group programs
What: A virtual group session using the Zoom platform. We will hear a brief presentation about COVID 19 and then you can ask all of your questions
How: Email us for the zoom link: Jairo Arana at jea145@med.miami.edu or Jennifer Fienstien at jfeinstein@miami.edu
For any questions or for more information please email
Shelly Baer at rbaer@med.miami.edu or Jennifer Feinstein at jfeinstein@miami.edu

Special Needs Parent/Caregiver Support Group, JAFCO & JFS
2021-08-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-08-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-07-27 10:00 - 11:00 | online, online
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
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84448387829, Meeting ID: 844 4838 7829 Password: [REDACTED]

Greater Miami Youth Symphony Auditions / Class Placements All abilities, all levels
2021-08-21 09:00 - 2021-08-22 17:00 | Miami Dade College, Kendall Campus, 11011 SW 104th St Miami, FL 33176, Kendall, FL, 33176, United States
Auditions will be held on August 21 and 22. These auditions will be held IN PERSON at Miami Dade College (Kendall Campus – 11011 SW 104th St, Miami, FL 33176). Students will be contacted individually with details. These auditions are for new students and move-ups ONLY. Check our website at www.gmys.org for audition requirements as they might have changed (https://gmys.org/greater-miami-youth-symphony-auditions/) Email msanchez@gmys.org for more info.

Event Details

Date:

August 21, 2021 – 9:00am to August 22, 2021 – 5:00pm

Contact:

Michelle Sanchez

305.667.4069

msanchez@gmys.org

Location

Miami Dade College Kendall Campus

11011 SW 104th St

Miami, FL 33176

SPARK Team Day at the Miami Zoo, Genetic Research team from UM-NSU CARD
2021-08-21 09:00 - 13:00 | Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152nd St, Miami, FL 33177, Florida Room, FL, 33177, United States
Miami Zoo
12400 SW 152nd St, Miami, FL 33177, Florida Room

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http://sparkinzoo.eventbrite.com

Join UM-NSU CARD research team for a day of fun at Zoo Miami to speed up autism knowledge!
Contact: University of Miami’s SPARK Team
Google Number: 305-814-5493 or emails: spark@miami.edu

SHABBAT SHMOOZE with Yachad!
2021-08-20 18:00 - 19:00 | online, online
Join us for our bi-monthly Shabbat schmoozes where we get together and sing songs together!
PROGRAM STARTS 3PM PACIFIC, 6PM EASTERN
Join us at yachad.org/zoom

Upcoming in this series

Friday, August 6th at 6:00PM
Friday, August 20th at 6:00PM
Friday, September 3rd at 6:00PM

COVID 19 & Going Back to School, ask the experts from University of Miami Town Hall
2021-08-20 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-08-12 18:00 - 19:00 | online, online
FINAL Webinar Flyer

Universal Design in Mental Health for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
2021-08-17 14:00 - 15:00 | online, online
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Universal Design in Mental Health for
Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

Tuesday, August 17, 2021
2:00-3:00 PM Eastern
Optional Q&A Session 3:00-3:30 PM
Presented by Elaine Eisenbaum, Patti Singleton, and Jason Jones
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities are an underserved population in the field of mental health. Universal design is an approach for inclusive access that can enhance ability to serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. A universal design approach to ensures there are a variety of means for making things accessible and usable for everyone with a variety of ways of presenting information, and a variety of ways clients to express information. This presentation will provide an overview of universal design, as well as recommendations and practical tips for using a universal design framework in a therapeutic setting.
Learning Objectives:
After the completion of the webinar, participants will be able to:
1. Define universal design and describe the use of a universal design framework
2. Identify communication methods to better meet the needs of diverse clients
3. Explore how universal design can increase engagement of individuals with co-occurring mental health conditions and developmental disabilities.
This webinar is cosponsored by the AUCD Mental Health Special Interest Group.
The MHDD NTC and its activities are funded by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), funding opportunity number HHS-2018-ACL-AOD-DDTI-0305.

Support Group for Parents of Adults with ASD online, UM-NSU CARD
2021-08-16 19:00 - 20:00 | FL
This group is for parents and caregivers of adults with autism spectrum disorder & related disabilities to provide an avenue for sharing & supporting one another.
Virtual

YAYA MOVIE CLUB with Yachad
2021-08-16 18:45 - 19:45 | online, online
Come watch shows, clips and movies and discuss hot button topics!
Monday evenings, 6:45 -8:00 pm
Participants must be comfortable with difficult and mature subject matter and be between the ages of 18-29.
Intake required for registration, contact Caryn Schiller for information; schillerc@ou.org

Upcoming in this series

Monday, August 9th at 6:45PM
Monday, August 16th at 6:45PM

Teach Florida Presents: State Scholarships 101
2021-08-16 18:30 - 19:30 | online, online
Teach Florida Flier
Learn what scholarships are available for nonpublic school students, and the effect of recent legislation. Hosted By: Danny Aqua & Malka Rhodes

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Virutal Rayim Lounge Night ages 25+ hosted by Yachad
2021-08-15 19:30 - 20:30 | online, online
Come Lounge with us at Rayim Lounge Night Theme Nights!!!!
Virtual Event
Every Sunday night, 7:30pm-8:30 pm
This program is open to Yachad members in all regions, ages 25+.

Hosted by:

Caryn Schiller+16172096799schillerc@ou.org

For information contact Caryn Schiller; schillerc@ou.org

JOSHUA'S PATH FLAMINGO GARDENS FIELD TRIP for adults
2021-08-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Flamingo Gardens, Flamingo Gardens 3750 S Flamingo Rd., FL 33330, Davie, FL, 33330, United States
Thursday, August 12th from 10am – 12pm
Join us at Flamingo Gardens for a free social and recreational outing for adults in the neuro-diverse community!
Guests will enjoy a 2-hour Wildlife Encounter field trip to see the animals in the sanctuary, visit the birds of prey, walk through the aviary and ride the tram.
Participants will meet at Flamingo Gardens at 9:45 a.m.
Flamingo Gardens
3750 S Flamingo Rd.
Davie, FL 33330
Registration is required by August 10, 2021.

Download the consent form to go with registration. For more information, email joshuaspath@jfsbroward.org or call 954-909-0829.

Virtual Rayim Lounge Night ages 25+ hosted by Yachad
2021-08-08 19:30 - 20:30, 2021-08-01 19:30 - 20:30 | online, online

Adaptive Beach Day, Sabrina Cohen Foundation
2021-08-08 11:00 - 15:00 | Sabrina’s Playground and Beach, 6475 Collins Ave, Miami Beach
The Sabrina Cohen Foundation’s Adaptive Beach Days program provides access to the beach and ocean for disabled individuals, veterans, children with special needs, and the elderly.
This program provides access to the beach using a platform of decks and mats over the sand, beach wheelchairs and specialized staff/volunteers. Adaptive beach activities include: Access to Ocean/Aqua Therapy; Adaptive Surf/Water Sports; Art Therapy Chair Yoga/Meditation.

Every 2nd Sunday of the month July-November 2021 • 11am – 3pm • 6475 Collins Ave, Miami Beach • On-site parking on a first come first serve basis

Pre Register

Adaptive Beach Days

Florida Voices for Health Care Roundtable on: Access to Care for Floridians with Disabilities
2021-08-03 18:00 - 19:00 | online, online
Through 2021, the Florida Voices for Health will be working to capture the experiences of Floridians with disabilities and to share them directly with elected officials. We want to know what works well and what doesn’t in critical programs like Medicaid, Medicare, and SSI.
We’re inviting Floridians with disabilities, their family members, caregivers, and providers to join a small group discussion about their experiences and how the health care system can be improved. The roundtables will be accessible for all people with disabilities and gift cards provided for participation.
This session will focus on the positive and negative experiences Floridians with disabilities have had accessing health care and other services in Florida. We want to hear from all Floridians who self-identify as having a disability.

Time

We’re inviting Floridians with disabilities, their family members, caregivers, and providers to join a small group discussion about their experiences and how the health care system can be improved. This includes Floridians who have received or are waiting to be approved for home and community-based services and long-term care and support services. Each roundtable will have accommodations for all people with disabilities and gift cards will be provided for participation.

How to Participate
If you’re interested in joining one of our small group discussions, please register as they are space limited. The 60-minute conversation will take place over Zoom and will be recorded for note taking purposes only. Recordings will not be shared at all.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApd-6vqDoiHtffJ_5MfWBwITbhXFCg86ko

Express Yourself with Yachad for Adults 25+
2021-07-29 17:00 - 18:00, 2021-07-22 17:00 - 18:00 | online, online
Join us on zoom this summer to Express Yourself through music, improv and yoga!
For adults ages 25+

Recurs Weeklyon Thursday 5:00PM to 6:00PM
Thursday, May 27th until Thursday, August 19th

Rebecca Gilbert+16172096799, Ext. 103gilbertr@ou.org

Virtual Event
Link: Click Here

Thursdays at 5:00PM May 27th – August 19th
Upcoming in this series
Thursday, July 1st at 5:00PM
Thursday, July 8th at 5:00PM
Thursday, July 15th at 5:00PM
Thursday, July 22nd at 5:00PM
Thursday, July 29th at 5:00PM
Thursday, August 5th at 5:00PM
Thursday, August 12th at 5:00PM
Thursday, August 19th at 5:00PM

Autism Spectrum Disorders for Newbies, UM-NSU CARD
2021-07-27 10:00 - 11:00 | 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

Disability Pride! A screening of "The Sign for Love"
2021-07-26 - 2021-07-27 | online, online
What is life like for LGBTQ Israelis living with disabilities?
In celebration of Disability Pride, please log on to watch, “The Sign for Love”

Below is the link and password you need to stream “The Sign for Love.” Please click the link (or copy it to your browser) to access the movie during the 3 free streaming days beginning Tuesday, July 20 through July 27
https://vimeopro.com/go2films/the-sign-for-love
Password: [REDACTED]

Rayim Lounge Night with Yachad for Adults 25+
2021-07-25 19:30 - 20:30 | online, online
Come Lounge with us at Rayim Lounge Night Theme Nights!!!!
Every Sunday night, 7:30pm-8:30 pm
This program is open to Yachad members in all regions, ages 25+.

For information contact Caryn Schiller; schillerc@ou.org

Identity Journey Workshop, UM-NSU CARD
2021-07-22 17:30 - 18:30 | online, online
Let’s go on a journey through 4 common parts of our identities while engaging with art and self-exploration. This is an interactive experience designed to help us understand ourselves and others in ways that strengthen our community
Must register via Eventbrite to receive link to join session: https://identityjourney1.eventbrite.com
For questions contact Shae Williams at 754-225-3342 or swillia2@nova.edu Open to the public, all are welcome to participate.
Suggested minimum age 12+. If your child(ren) are younger they may participate with the help of a caregiver.
Presented by: Shae Williams, MS, Aisha McDonald, LMHC, and Michael Alexander-Luz, MSW, LCSW from Sunserve
