Events Calendar

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01 - 07 May, 2023
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01 May

  • 08:00pm  Webinar: Talking To Your Child About Their Disability

    Contact: https://www.sinaischools.org/webinar4/

     

    Should you tell your child about their disability? Is telling them the clinical diagnosis helpful, or simply giving them a label? What is the best way to explain your child’s disabilities to them? When is the right time for these conversations? Explore these topics on how to talk to your child about their disability. Questions may be submitted in advance. Registration requested.

      

02 May
03 May

  • 06:00pm - 07:00pm  Understanding the IEP Process

    Contact: https://includenyc.org/events/understanding-the-iep-process-9/

    Learn about the fundamentals of the IEP process, including evaluations and eligibility, the roles and responsibilities of school staff and families, the various components of the IEP, and the transition planning process. Registration requested.

      

  • 08:30pm  Insight Beyond Eyesight

    Contact: 845-596-3744 Registration This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

     

    A teleconference for frum mothers of children with vision impairments. Guest speaker will be Mindy Giffin of Chicago. She will talk about her journey of losing her vision after she was married while raising her children.  She will also discuss continuing to work and running a household in spite of the loss of her husband at a young age. Mindy will share tips and techniques on daily living skills with an emphasis of the importance of developing and maintaining independence. Registration requested.

      

05 May

  • Abilities Expo---New York Metro

    Location NJ Convention and Expo Center Edison, New Jersey

    Contact: https://www.abilities.com/

    Abilities Expo brings you thousands of game-changing products, services and technologies all under one roof. Attend free, info-packed workshops on issues that matter to you. Get tips on financial planning, making your home more accessible, traveling with a disability and more. Try such inclusive activities as adaptive sports, dance, assistance animals, an adaptive climbing wall and so much more. Registration requested.

      

06 May

  • Abilities Expo---New York Metro

    Location NJ Convention and Expo Center Edison, New Jersey

    Contact: https://www.abilities.com/

    Abilities Expo brings you thousands of game-changing products, services and technologies all under one roof. Attend free, info-packed workshops on issues that matter to you. Get tips on financial planning, making your home more accessible, traveling with a disability and more. Try such inclusive activities as adaptive sports, dance, assistance animals, an adaptive climbing wall and so much more. Registration requested.

      

07 May

  • Abilities Expo---New York Metro

    Location NJ Convention and Expo Center Edison, New Jersey

    Contact: https://www.abilities.com/

    Abilities Expo brings you thousands of game-changing products, services and technologies all under one roof. Attend free, info-packed workshops on issues that matter to you. Get tips on financial planning, making your home more accessible, traveling with a disability and more. Try such inclusive activities as adaptive sports, dance, assistance animals, an adaptive climbing wall and so much more. Registration requested.

      

  • Chuck E Cheese Sensory Friendly Sunday

    Contact: www.chuckecheese.com/sensory-sensitive-sundays/

    A sensory friendly event the first Sunday of every month offering an opportunity for children to enjoy games in a calm and safe environment that includes dimmed lighting, no show or music, and trained & caring staff. See website for participating branches.

      

  • 11:30am - 01:00pm  Museum Explorers

    Location Queens Museum Flushing Meadows Corona Park Queens, New York

    Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 718 592 9700 x130

    Children with disabilities ages 8-12 and their families are invited the first Sunday of each month for art-making activities, guided by trained museum educators and teaching artists. Each month explores a new theme and art activities. 

      

  • 05:00pm - 09:00pm  SafeTALK Training Workshop

    Location Lifetown 10 Microlab Road Livingston, New Jersey

    Contact: www.fcnj.com/safetalk

    You can make a difference and save a life! Acquire the tools to identify and help individuals with mental health challenges. Get trained in suicide alertness skills. Learn basic TALK Steps - Tell. Ask. Listen. Keep safe. Geared to ages 15 and up. Registration requested.