Events Calendar
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12:00pm - 01:00pm Yes, Your Child Can Work! Working Toward Employment For People With I/DD
For many people, a job is something that helps define who they are. It give us a meaningful place to go everyday, a way to explore our interests, a means of earning money, and a way to be a part of our community. This workshop will discuss different employment options available to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and hands—on tools for preparing students for employment. Registration requested.
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01:00pm Back To School With LVI America
Contact: https://lviamerica.com/webinar
This webinar will focus on LVI video magnifiers that are student favorites – from the tried and true, ever popular MLS to our tablet-based, computer and video magnifier combinations – we have just what your student with low vision needs in the classroom, in the library, and at home. Join as we describe benefits of and differences between the MagniLink S, MagniLink TAB, and MagniLink WifiCam. It will also offer suggestions for choosing the appropriate magnifier for each student. Registration requested.
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06:00pm - 07:00pm When Parents Collect Social Security: How Parents’ Social Security Benefits Impact Adult Children with IDD
Contact: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3326117664917877597
Questions and concerns often arise when parents are planning to collect their own Social Security and they have a son/daughter with disabilities who receives SSI and Medicaid. This presentation will explain: Changes in Social Security benefits that occur for a son/daughter with IDD when a parent retires and collects their own Social Security, or if a parent becomes disabled or passes away. How to get Medicaid from New Jersey after the Medicaid that accompanied SSI is scheduled to end. What happens if their child with IDD receives Social Security benefits before the age of 18, due to the retirement, disability, or death of a parent. Registration requested.
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09:00am - 04:30pm An Introduction to Working With Children and Adults on the Autism Spectrum
Contact: https://www.yai.org/events/introduction-working-children-and-adults-autism-spectrum
This is an introductory course that will give attendees insight into working with school-age children and adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This training course will highlight general characteristics of ASD along the developmental life span. It will explore strategies and tips for working with children in the classroom, partnering with parents, transitioning from adolescence, and supporting adults in the workplace. Practical visual supports will be shared which can be used in various settings. It will also include valuable information about autism and sexuality, employment, and aging. CEUs available. Registration requested.
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12:00pm - 01:00pm College Options For Students With I/DD
This workshop will provide information about the different opportunities that college may offer your student with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We will suggest steps to add to your student’s IEP that can help orient him or her to the differences between high school and college, and accessing supports offered to students with IDD. Registration requested.
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In this brief presentation with Brenda Smith Myles, attendees will be introduced to the Comprehensive Autism Planning System. CAPS is a simple means of ensuring that necessary skills are taught to the autistic individual, and that mentor support is provided in a meaningful way when needed. CAPS is designed to be used at home, school, postsecondary education, and on the job. This makes it possible for parents, professionals, and the individual themselves to understand there are skills and supports needed for success. Registration requested.