advocacy
Events
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From Moses to Marlee: Celebrating Jews with Disabilities and Diverse Identities through Conversation, Creativity, and Music
online onlineJoin us for a special evening celebrating Jewish diversity through storytelling and music. Music by Aaron Seglin, born and raised in NJ, who will talk about his life as a Black and blind Jewish musician Guided conversation celebrating Jewish disability by Matan Koch, national-renowned disability advocate Discussion by Eric Ascher about the intersectionality between autism and sexual orientation Storytelling […]
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JDAM: Advocating for the Rights of People of All Abilities, a joint program of the Jewish Community Relations Council & Miami Jewish Abilities Alliance, GMJF
online onlineAs part of Jewish Disability Advocacy Month, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation's Jewish Community Relations Council and the Miami Jewish Abilities Alliance are cosponsoring a program on February 16, Advocating for the Rights of People of All Abilities. Our Greater Miami featured speakers will be Sabrina Cohen and Debbie Dietz. More information and the link […]
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JDAM Networking and Community Building Workshops – Advocacy and Civic Engagement on Disability Issues.
online onlineJFNA is pleased to partner with RespectAbility to host a series of convenings for all of us who are passionate about the advocacy agenda of the JDAM sessions. We will gather informally on Zoom for facilitated discussions, sharing strategies, learning from each other, and planning action steps so that together we can pursue disability justice […]
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My Child Thinks Differently, Now What?
online onlineJoin us for an intimate conversation. We are calling on the experts who will discuss advocating for your child and yourself + share support tips while helping navigate the roads of testing, the various school set plans, and more. Let's get real together. This is a no-judgment program. Parenting is hard on a good day, having […]
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The Intersection of Beauty, Disability, Justice and Civil Rights a conversation with Shelly Baer, self advocate
online onlineThe Intersection of Beauty, Disability, Justice and Civil Rights Wednesday, April 14th, 7:00 pm As part of our ongoing commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we invite you to learn from a member of the largest minority group in the country: people with disabilities. Social Justice Speaker Series welcomes Shelly Baer, LCSW, a pioneer in outreach […]
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Kesher’s 25 Year Chai Society Ad Journal Drive Through Event
Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus 20350 NE 26th Ave,, Miami, FL, United StatesPlease join us as we celebrate a quarter century of outstanding special education with a spectacular drive through extravaganza! Celebrate our amazing school and honorees. Kesher's Founder- Dr. Howard Chusid Kesher's First Board Chair- Dr. Alan Rauzin Members of Kesher's First Board of Director's and Inaugural Class AND Kesher's First Employee- on the occasion of […]
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Respectability Summit 2021
online onlineDate: June 7 – 10, 2021 Time: 2:00 p.m. ET / 1:00 p.m. CT / 12:00 p.m. MT / 11:00 a.m. PT Duration: 2 hours each day RSVP: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tY7ZVXmSQW2R3Mb6yFxPqw You are invited to join RespectAbility for four days of fantastic sessions that prepare people with disabilities and the disability community for a better future. These events will be free […]
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Leadership Development Series FIU Embrace & Beit Issie Unit 1: Positive Self Image
online onlineFirst in a three part series Developing positive self identify and sense of ability and capability led by Harvard professor Dr. Michael Ashely Stein, Director of Harvard Law Schools Project on Disability and Beit Issie's Leadership Center for People with Disabilities
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Leadership Development Series FIU Embrace & Beit Issie Unit 2: Transitioning from the Personal to the Collective
online onlineThis is Unit 2 out of 3 in a series on leadership development. This unit will focus on how team building can empower individuals to achieve joint goals for social change and is led by Harvard professor Dr. Michael Ashely Stein, Director of Harvard Law Schools Project on Disability and Beit Issie’s Leadership Center for People […]
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FIU Embrace & Beit Issie Unit 3: Facilitating and Promoting Social Change
online onlineThis is unit 3 out of 3 in a series on leadership development. This webinar will take us from the slogan, " nothing about us without us." And is led by Harvard professor Dr. Michael Ashely Stein, Director of Harvard Law Schools Project on Disability and Beit Issie’s Leadership Center for People with Disabilities
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Parent Training Series – Parenting a Child with Exceptional Needs
online onlineFamily Network On Disabilities’ Family STAR Presentation Series: This 4-part workshop series will help parents and caregivers understand their child’s development and how to support their exceptional needs. Topics will include how a child develops emotionally, what systems you will need to understand to support your child’s needs, how to keep track of all the […]
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Parent Training Series – Parenting a Child with Exceptional Needs
online onlineFamily Network On Disabilities’ Family STAR Presentation Series: This 4-part workshop series will help parents and caregivers understand their child’s development and how to support their exceptional needs. Topics will include how a child develops emotionally, what systems you will need to understand to support your child’s needs, how to keep track of all the […]
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Success Stories of People with Differing Abilities Virtual Round Table
online onlineJoin us for a roundtable discussion and celebration of people with differing abilities. A virtual event in collaboration with the Miami Jewish Abilities Alliance, the Broward Jewish Abilities Alliance, the South Palm Beach Jewish Abilities Alliance and the Alpert JFS of Palm Beach.
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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 […]
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Advocacy That Brings Social Change: A Prize Winning Beit Issie Shapiro Story
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0vd-msqz8iG9ReYs5JGL-tSuzSxZCSteOn?blm_aid=62023683
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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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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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Defining Neurodiversity Virtual Seminar with Haley Moss & Joshua’s Path
online onlineThursday, 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 […]
