Events Calendar

September 2023
October 2023
  • Adapt Community Network Family Connect Summit

    Contact: www.adaptcommunitynetwork.org/summit2023

    The free live virtual Adapt Community Network Family Connect Summit features workshops on topics including: The Future of Healthcare for People with Disabilities, Addressing Parents Fears of Early Childhood Special Education, Preserve Benefits and Protect Funds to Enhance Quality of Life, “Adulting”: Effectively Preparing Individuals with ASD, The Power of Peer Support for Siblings of People with Disabilities. Registration requested.

      

  • Webinar: The Importance of Multimodal Communication

    Contact: https://www.ablenetinc.com/the-importance-of-multimodal-communication-live-registration/

    AAC devices are great tools for communication purposes! However, does the patient have to solely rely on the use of an AAC device to functionally communicate? A multimodal form of communication encompasses the use of signs, gestures, vocalizations, words, word approximations, and/or icons. With this method, the patient is able to use any form of communication to convey a message. CEUs available. Registration requested.

      

  • IDA Conference---Reading, Literacy, and Learning

    Location Hyatt Regency Columbus Columbus, Ohio

    Contact: https://www.dyslexiacon.org/

    The in-person experience in Columbus with virtual access on IDA TV, is a hub of information and support for anyone affected by dyslexia. Teachers, researchers, parents, advocates, and therapists are all invited to learn, network, and gain the tools they need to help those with dyslexia live successful, productive lives. The conference will offer an in-person exhibit hall, hosting companies and organizations from around the world. Discover the newest technology, products, and services. Registration requested.

      

  • Abilities Expo---Fort Lauderdale

    Location Broward County Convention Center Fort Lauderdale, Florida

    Contact: https://www.abilities.com/ft-lauderdale/

    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.

      

  • Art In Sight White Cane Day

    Location Museum of Modern Art 11 West 53rd Street New York, New York

    Contact: https://momalearning.wufoo.com/forms/art-insight-white-cane-day/

    Bring your friends and family to MoMA to explore the galleries together between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. Join verbal description and touch tours departing from the check-in area between 1:30 and 3:00 p.m., or access recorded audio descriptions on the free Bloomberg Connects app to experience described artworks at your own pace. Registration requested.