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Miami Jewish Film Festival presents, The Specials
online onlineFRANCE | 115 MINUTES | 2020 THE SPECIALS FLORIDA PREMIERE Chosen as the closing night film at the Cannes Film Festival, The Specials is an awe-inspiring, heartfelt French drama based on the true story of Bruno (leading French actor Vincent Cassel, Black Swan), an Orthodox Jew who runs a home and a day program for the most severely […]
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Miami Jewish Film Festival presents, A Reason to Live
online onlineISRAEL | 55 MINUTES | 2021 A REASON TO LIVE INTERNATIONAL PREMIERE After being severely injured in the Second Lebanon War leaving him unable to move and speak, Jonathan Levin didn’t want to live. It took him years until he was able to renew old relationships and create new ones, like the special bond with […]
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Special Needs Parent/Caregiver Support Group, JAFCO & JFS
online onlineSPECIAL 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 […]
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Miami Jewish Film Festival presents, Donyoni at MBJCC
Miami Beach Jewish Community Center 4221 Pine Tree Dr,, Miami Beach, FL, United StatesUSA | 23 MINUTES | 2022 DONYONI WORLD PREMIERE From "pizza face" to "Don Yoni", a Bolivian Jewish family living in Miami recounts the sacrifices and contradictions inherent in raising a son with tuberous sclerosis, a rare condition from which only his raw, uncanny works of art can provide solace. The world premiere of the […]
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Special Needs Parent/Caregiver Support Group, JAFCO & JFS
online onlineSPECIAL 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 […]
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Understanding Med Waiver and CDC+ with Joshua’s Path
online onlineThursday, January 20, 2022 | 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. | FREE Understanding Med Waiver and CDC+ The Med Waiver and CDC+ are two state funding programs that assist Floridians who have developmental disabilities. This workshop provides a comprehensive overview of the various Medicaid waivers available in Florida, the criteria for eligibility, the application process, […]
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Miami Jewish Film Festival presents, Sylvie of the Sunshine State
online onlineUSA | 93 MINUTES | 2021 SYLVIE OF THE SUNSHINE STATE WORLD PREMIERE South Florida filmmaker Sasha Levinson aims the lens at her eccentric multigenerational Jewish family in an unconventional hybrid documentary offering a startlingly honest glimpse into modern motherhood that will make parents everywhere feel a little less crazy and a lot less alone. […]
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Special Needs Parent/Caregiver Support Group, JAFCO & JFS
online onlineSPECIAL 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 […]
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How are visual supports used at home with UM-NSU CARD
online onlineUM-NSU CARD staff and Board Certified Behavior Analysts will provide training opportunities for caregivers on the basics of applied behavior analysis and evidence based strategies for implementation. November 30 What is Applied Behavior Analysis? December 14 What are the functions of behavior? January 25 How are visual supports used at home? February 22 How can […]
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Special Needs Parent/Caregiver Support Group, JAFCO & JFS
online onlineSPECIAL 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 […]
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Understanding Anxiety Disorders in Children, Parent to Parent
online onlineFebruary 1 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm In this presentation, participants will learn the different types of anxiety disorders such as phobia, panic disorder, GAD, social anxiety, separation anxiety, selective mutism and agoraphobia, and how they are manifested in children and adolescents. Participants will also learn how to explain anxiety to their child or adolescents using […]
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IEP Workgroups with Parent to Parent
Parent to Parent 7990 SW 117th Avenue, Suite 200 Florida 33183, Miami, FL, United StatesIn 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 […]
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Online Support Group for Parents/ Family Members of Adults with ASD, UM CARD
online onlineHere’s an opportunity to share and get support from others who have an adult family member with ASD. UMCARD is here for you to share your challenges and celebrate your successes. If you are not receiving regular notices about meetings, please email Dr. Adreon at dadreon@miami.edu with your first & last name, as well as the first and last […]
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Health Access for Floridians with Disabilities
online onlineOver the last year, FVH has prioritized addressing health equity issues. Focus groups have been an important tool in reaching Florida’s marginalized communities. In 2021, FVH hosted a series of 7 roundtables featuring over 50 disabled Floridians, their families, and caregivers. FVH then completed a thematic analysis to better understand the barriers to care that […]
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Addressing Mental Health & Wellness with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities during Transition to Adulthood
online onlineLed by Maureen DeLongis CSW Kim Solondz MS, OTR/L Tuesday, February 8, 2022 2:00-3:00 PM Eastern Optional Q&A Session 3:00-3:30 PM This presentation will focus on the assessment of mental health in youth who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities during the transition to adulthood years (12-26). The Lifespan Transition Clinic (LTC) at the Institute […]
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Special Needs Parent/Caregiver Support Group for Transition issues, JAFCO & JFS
online onlineTRANSITION RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT GROUP TEENS 2nd Tuesday of month SPECIAL NEEDS PARENT CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Support groups available for parents, caregivers of people with special needs in transition, teens, adults and those in group homes. Join us and establish new connections, friendships and learn skills to help in this era of transition. FOR MORE INFORMATION […]
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Grupo de Apoyo Para los Abuelos with UM-NSU CARD
Nova Southeastern University NSU CARD Office, 6100 Griffin Road, 3er Piso, Davie, FL, United StatesWednesday, 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 […]
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Grandparents Support group with JAFCO & JFS
online onlineGrandparent 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 […]
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JDAIM event JAFCO and UM CARD – Transitioning to Adulthood for People With Special Needs
online onlineTransitioning 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 […]
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Take the Leap – Transitioning from Early Steps to Pre-K ESE, Parent to Parent
online onlineFebruary 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
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