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Women on the Spectrum Support Group with UM-NSU CARD
online onlineJoin UM-NSU CARD for a support group specifically for autistic women! We will support each other as we share experiences and feelings that are unique to women on the spectrum. This group will be held virtually using the Zoom Meetings platform.This group is for women who are UM NSU CARD constituents, over 18 and out
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
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
Myths and Truths Surrounding the Disability Community
DWAM Flyers 2022 V3 University of Miami is celebrating Disabilities in the Workplace Awareness Month with seminars asking the most important questions. Please open the above referenced flyer for details
Neurodivergent in a Neurotypical World Live in person with Shawn Smith UM-NSU CARD
Newman Alumi Center 6200 San Amaro Drive Coral Gables, FL 33146, Coral Gables, FLLIVE - In-Person Event Monday, University of Miami Newman Alumni Center 6200 San Amaro Drive Coral Gables, FL 33146 Monday, October 24, 6:30 - 8:00 pm Shawn Smith, CCC, LCT, is a counseling therapist diagnosed with ADHD & ASD late in life. He understands what is lacking and what works well in the education system, with
Disabilities Awareness and Inclusion Panel with The Mailman Center
online onlineDisabilities Awareness and Inclusion Panel University of Miami is celebrating Disabilities in the Workplace Awareness Month with seminars asking the most important questions. DWAM Flyers 2022 V3 Please open the above referenced flyer for details
Bryan Mark Rigg: Conquering Learning Disabilities with Alper JCC and Friendship Circle of Miami
The Dave and Mary Alper JCC 11155 SW 112 Ave, Miami, FL, United StatesIn honor of ADHD Awareness Month, Alper JCC Miami presents Bryan Mark Rigg and his book Conquering Learning Disabilities at Any Age: How an ADHD/LD Kid Graduated from Yale and Cambridge and Became a Marine Officer, Military Historian, Financial Advisor, and Caring Father. With his gifts for academic research and storytelling, Riggs shares his story
Disability Network Alliance Employee Resource Group First Year Anniversary Update and A Look Ahead with The Mailman Center
online onlineRoundtable discussion with leaders from the field of self-advocacy, workplace success and accessibility. Please see the flyer for detailsDWAM Flyers 2022 V3 Thursday, October 27 4:00 p.m., Zoom
Disclosure: Talking About Your Disability to Others with Parent to Parent
Parent to Parent 7990 SW 117th Avenue, Suite 200 Florida 33183, Miami, FL, United StatesNovember 15 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Talking about your child’s disability is never easy. How you explain it can impact the way others relate, interact, and accommodate your child’s needs. This workshop will help you explain your child’s/youth’s disability better to others, decide how much is appropriate to disclose, and how to improve educational outcomes,
Autism and religion a conversation with Touro University
REGISTER Autism and Religion: An International Conversation As part of Touro University's ongoing efforts to promote autism awareness, acceptance, and inclusion, Touro Talks and the Jewish Law Institute are pleased to present an international conversation exploring religious perspectives on autism. MODERATOR: Professor Samuel J. Levine, Touro Law Center Professor
JDAIM South Florida JCCs Virtual Book Review Dr. Arielle Silverman
online onlineSouth Florida Jewish Community Centers Book Review Thursday, February 2 | 7:30 PM Virtual Event on Zoom Join the Alper JCC for a virtual book review of Just Human: The Quest for Disability Wisdom, Respect, and Inclusion, along with a conversation with the author, Dr. Arielle Silverman. Judaism calls upon us to continually improve
JDAIM Disability Inclusion in Entertainment: Beyond the Pipeline w/RespectAbility
online onlineDate: Saturday, February 11 Time: 5 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. CT / 3 p.m. MT / 2 p.m. PT Duration: 60 minutes BRIC Foundation and RespectAbility present: “Disability Inclusion in Entertainment: Beyond the Pipeline,” a conversation about breaking into the entertainment industry and building community as creative professionals with disabilities. Moderated by Lesley Hennen (Writer,
Women & Gender Minority ASD Support Group w/UM CARD
online onlineWomen & Gender Minority ASD Support Group SHARE WOMEN & GENDER MINORITY ASD SUPPORT GROUP Join us for a support group specifically for autistic women and gender minorities. We will support each other as we share experiences and feelings related to autism that are unique to women and gender-diverse people. This group will be held
JDAIM Movie Screening of Shira Choir: Just As I am and Miami Sound Choir Night at MB JCC
Miami Beach Jewish Community Center 4221 Pine Tree Dr,, Miami Beach, FL, United StatesShira Choir: Just As I Am SPECIAL UNDER THE STARS PRESENTATION A little film with a great big heart and an official selection of MJFF 2022, Evan Beloff’s documentary follows the lives of several members of the Shira Choir, comprised of an exceptional group of singers with special needs, and the choirmaster that unites them.
From Assessment to Participation – Supporting Individual Preferences to Find Their Faith Community
online onlineDate: Wednesday, March 15 Time: 2 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. CT / 12 p.m. MT / 11 a.m. PT Register Online Learn more about the full series How do you determine ways to support individual spiritual and religious preferences? Evergreen Life Services has developed its own spiritual assessment practice. This presentation describes how Evergreen utilizes
“Turning 18” for young adults with special needs with Parent to Parent
online onlineFor Young Adults April 20 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Turning 18 is a big deal! It is when you’re considered an adult. For some of you, this feeling may feel very exciting and long overdue … for some of you, it may feel scary and seem like a world of the unknown. This workshop will
Candid: Build A More Disability-Inclusive Organization with RespectAbility
online onlineDate: Thursday, May 4 Time: 2:00 p.m. ET / 1:00 p.m. CT / 12:00 p.m. MT / 11:00 a.m. PT Duration: 90 minutes Register Online RespectAbility is a diverse, disability-led nonprofit that works to create systemic change in how society views and values people with disabilities. RespectAbility advances policies and practices that empower people with disabilities to have
Changing Attitudes by Amplifying Authentic Disability Narratives with RespectAbility
online onlineChanging attitudes means that we challenge stigma and amplify authentic narratives on disability. We’re proud to be a “nothing about us, without us” organization, led by those with a diversity of disabilities and other intersectional identities. Disabled people are the best experts on their lived experience, and we work to promote this reality across our
