05:00pm - 06:00pm  Advocacy Skills For Families of Young Children

Contact: https://includenyc.org/events/advocacy-skills-for-families-of-young-children-2/

Participants learn how to advocate for their young child with a disability. Parents will explore the skills needed to access services from public systems, request evaluations and services, resolve disagreements, and communicate effectively. For parents of children ages 0-5. Registration requested.

10:30am - 05:00pm  Lag B’Omer Parade and Fair

Location Eastern Parkway between Brooklyn Ave. and Kingston Ave. Crown Heights, Brooklyn, New York

Contact: https://thegreatparade.com/

The full-day celebration—parade and fair—is themed on Jewish unity and pride, leaving each participant uplifted and feeling proud of who they are. Parade features themed floats and marching bands. Schools and Day Habs are invited to join and march in the parade. Fair with carnival and shows will be held from 12:00-5:00 pm. Registration requested.

12:30am - 02:30pm  Special Education Mediation for Families

Contact: https://includenyc.org/events/special-education-mediation-for-families-3/

In this training, learn about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and review the basics of dispute resolution, focusing on how to use Special Education Mediation as a process to resolve complaints regarding the education of a student with a disability. Registration requested.