Planning for Independent Living for a Family Member with a Life-long Disability with Parent to Parent

2022-10-04T13:47:54-04:00Tags: , , |

Families of persons with special needs are often unaware of the various housing options and in-home supports which enable their loved one to live independently. This workshop will discuss how to use your private resources to partner with government benefits and agencies to enable families to best plan for their dependent’s future. We’ll explore alternatives

Parent to Parent of Miami Community Meeting

2022-10-04T13:22:58-04:00Tags: , |

A community meeting open to school staff, service agencies, community members or anyone who wants to learn more about Parent to Parent of Miami, ask questions and share resources! Sessions are available the 2nd Tuesday of every month from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. If interested to share how your organization serves the community including families with

IDEA & IEP Seminar with Parent to Parent

2022-04-12T14:48:57-04:00Tags: , , |

Becoming a stronger advocate for your child starts by understanding special education law. Learn about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) which is designed to protect the rights of students with disabilities and is supported by the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) to ensure students receive special education services tailored to meet their unique needs.

Being Michelle: Exploring Criminal Justice and Trauma through a Deaf Lens with RespectAbility

2022-03-30T09:35:51-04:00Tags: , , , |

This panel aims to discuss in more depth some of the issues facing Deaf/disabled people in the criminal justice system as experienced by the protagonist in the feature length documentary film, Being Michelle. The panel brings together Deaf leaders and advocates as well as individuals who have experienced human rights abuses in the criminal justice system.

REELABILITIES FILM AND TELEVISION ACCESSIBILITY SUMMIT

2022-03-29T12:33:59-04:00Tags: , , , |

As a part of the 14th annual ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York, ReelAbilities will hold its first ever Film and Television Accessibility Summit April 11-12. The summit will discuss accessibility as a creative asset at all phases, development through exhibition, and explore beyond the basics into progressive best practices. Industry leaders including Disabled creatives will

Annual Family Cafe Convention for Floridians with Disabilities

2022-03-15T15:11:00-04:00Tags: , , , , |

Since 1998, The Annual Family Café has brought Floridians with all types of disabilities together for three days of information, training, and networking. With a great range of individual breakout sessions, a packed Exhibit Hall with dozens of vendors, and a series of special events including Keynote speakers and The Governors’ Summit on Disabilities, The

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