09:00am - 12:00pm  Travel Training: Teaching People With I/DD to Travel Independently---Part 2

Contact: https://www.yai.org/events/travel-training-teaching-people-idd-travel-independently

This two-part webinar will give an overview of a structured travel training program for people ages 14-plus with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Attendees will learn to conduct an environmental analysis, perform person-centered assessments, and teach through each stage of the travel training program to support people in learning the critical skills required to progress toward independent travel. Registration requested.

01:00pm  Webinar: The Power of the MagniLink WifiCam with Your iPad

Contact: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SPgfZiyqQ--kOMPDhYcj2w#/registration

The WifiCam is an excellent aid for people with low vision. Learn about the ease of using the new iPad Solution; the versatility of this device and how it can seamlessly integrate into any student’s learning environment; and how to appraise which combination of video magnifier and iPad is the best fit for an end-user with low vision. ACVREP credit available. Registration requested.

02:00pm  How to Practice CPR: Providing Services with Courtesy, Professionalism and Respect

Contact: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qRFwkFNnQEyBbd2KYB-ftg#/registration

Presented by Paul Kring, Director of Training and Compliance at The Arc of Union County, this session will provide an overview of the role of a Direct Support Professional. We will also discuss the role of the caregiver, why advocacy is important, and how to prevent a crisis. Registration requested.

06:00pm - 07:30pm  Webinar: Diploma and Credential Options For Students With Disabilities

Contact: https://includenyc.org/events/diploma-and-credential-options-for-student-with-disabilities-4/

This training will review New York State’s diploma and credential options for your child. Learn about the different options for students with disabilities and how diploma and credential options fit into transition planning and the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process. Registration requested.

10:00am - 11:30am  New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA): Essential Information For Families of Students With Disabilities

Contact: https://includenyc.org/events/new-york-state-alternate-assessment-nysaa-essential-information-for-families-of-students-w

Assessments are the tests that schools use to measure a student’s progress. In this workshop, we will review state assessment options; Identify the purpose and structure of NYS Alternative Assessment; Become familiar with the process for determining if a students is eligible for NYSAA; Explore student exit options and how a NYSAA designation impacts postsecondary planning. Registration requested.

12:00pm  Webinar: Blindness and Glaucoma

Contact: https://accessiblepharmacy.com/blindness-and-glaucoma-webinar/

A discussion of blindness and glaucoma with expert presenters, Elena Sturman, the President and Chief Executive Officer of The Glaucoma Foundation and Dr. Aakriti Shukla, Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Columbia University Medical Center. This webinar will have captioning and a live ASL interpreter. Registration requested.

09:00am - 11:00am  Play Without Boundaries at the Please Touch Museum

Location Please Touch Museum Memorial Hall 4231 Avenue of the Republic Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Contact: 215-581-3181 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

At this event, the Please Touch Museum is adapted to provide a relaxed environment for individuals with autism, learning differences, and other sensory or communication needs. Registration requested.

08:30pm  YAHALOM Fathers Night Out

Location Tomahawk Steakhouse 700 Cedarbridge Avene Lakewood, New Jersey

Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 732-806-9019 ext 304

An evening for fathers of children with special needs. Guest speaker Rabbi Sholom Kamenetsky, Rosh Yeshiva Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadelphia. Registration requested.