Events Calendar
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Tele-Support for Partners of People with Vision Loss
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Connect with others nationwide, fostering camaraderie and shared experiences. Whether your partner is adjusting to recent vision loss or has been living with it, find emotional support, practical advice, and genuine connection. Registration requested.
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Introduction to Transition Planning
Contact: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uuUpJVWPRqGN5uTmwGz4-A#/registration
Get to know the basics of transitioning into life after high school for students with disabilities, including changes in disability law, planning, procedures, evaluations, and next steps. Registration requested.
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Introduction to Transition Planning
Contact: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uuUpJVWPRqGN5uTmwGz4-A#/registration
Get to know the basics of transitioning into life after high school for students with disabilities, including changes in disability law, planning, procedures, evaluations, and next steps. Registration requested.
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Sensory Friendly Event: Picture It! Photography Workshop On Intrepid
Contact: www.Intrepidmuseum.org/sensory-friendly-evening-picture-it-photography-workshop-intrepid
A sensory friendly evening to explore the Intrepid without the crowds. A special photography workshop led by teaching artists from the Josephine Herrick Project and inspired the Intrepid’s Photo Lab exhibition. Bring your own device or borrow an instant camera to explore exhibits and take your own photos. Participants receive a social narrative ahead of time. Registration requested
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PPL New Jersey Self-Direction Virtual Summit
Contact: https://web.cvent.com/event/66d0efd0-6575-4173-a31d-54e513a121b2/summary
PPL’s New Jersey Self-Direction Summit will be a day of inspiration and information. This event is perfect for self-directed participants, loved ones, advocates, and anyone looking to deepen their understanding of self-directed services. Registration requested.
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Ask the TVI: Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC)
Contact: https://lighthouseguild.org/events/expanded-core-curriculum-ecc/?mc_cid=f8a54f7836&mc_eid=f07b7cdfc1
Nancy Doyle, TVI will discuss what exactly the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) is and how it differs from the general education curriculum. We will also discuss how parents can help teach these disability specific skills at home and how to help your child’s teachers address these skills. Registration requested.
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Ready For Takeoff: Let’s Soar Together
Location Monsey, New York
Contact: 929-549-3951 Devorah Ravitz
An event is geared to mothers of children with medical/physical challenges and developmental delay in the Monsey/Monroe area ages 0-3. Mothers will gain chizzuk by meeting other mothers and gaining support through our program which includes a speaker and panel. The panel will cover any questions mothers might have regarding services and other resources out there. Registration requested.
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Navigating OPWDD Through Transition
Contact: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_glznchUDSQaGK_hFY_8hDg#/registration
Get an overview of OPWDD (Office for People With Developmental Disabilities) services, including the application process, appeals, and supports and services available to people with disabilities once they leave high school. Registration requested.
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Hunters Hope Leukodystrophy Symposium
Location Holiday Valley Resort Ellicottville, New York
Contact: https://www.huntershope.org/family-care/symposium/2023-family-symposium/
The Hunter’s Hope Medical and Family Symposium is a time for Leukodystrophy families, medical providers, newborn screening lab personnel, industry partners, and researchers from around the world to gather for learning, sharing, and Hope. Registration requested.
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Meet Lindsay Kerr, who is an incredible TSVI and is part of an advocacy group that works to ensure students have the assistance they need and the assistive technology (AT) which will allow them to effectively complete their educational goals. Join us as Lindsay shares her life journey as someone who has cerebral palsy and is legally blind who enjoys training students with low vision. Lindsay will also share about Eve her guide dog and the adventures they have shared together. Registration requested.
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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.
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Tele-Support for Parents with Vision Loss
Parenthood is undeniably rewarding, yet it comes with its share of challenges. For parents coping with vision loss, these challenges can be particularly daunting. Whether you're a first-time parent grappling with the demands of childcare, a seasoned parent facing new milestones, or somewhere in between, this group is a source of support. We're here to provide guidance, encouragement, and practical advice to help you navigate the complexities of parenting with vision loss. Registration requested.
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Location Moskowitz Legal Group 1295 Broadway Hewlett, New York
Contact: 212-419-0118 ext 117
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. https://rb.gy/0tul4tWhen a child is legally deemed an adult at 18 years old, their parent may need to petition the court for in order to be appointed guardian over their child to continue to manage their personal wellbeing (i.e. health, safety, welfare, and finances. Malky Scher, Esq. will guide parents through the process. Zoom option available. Registration requested.
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L’Chaim Global Zoom Meeting---Medical/Sensitive Situations: All Ages
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This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. L’Chaim Global ZOOM Meetings allow (both amateur and professional shadchanim) Sponsors of Singles to interact virtually with others at various locations around the globe, based on category, ages, and dates. Meetings are for WOMEN ATTENDEES ONLY. Contact them for zoom registration link.
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Location Sherer's Boat Basin 482 East Bay Ave Barnegat, New Jersey
Contact: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNs-UjgZBzOJJSaISSu1_g_fHl1oJgHjXz4CukutU3Z6grKA/viewform
This event allows children and adults with special needs the opportunity to experience a boat ride for free. There will also be entertainment and refreshments at Sherer’s Boat Basin. Registration requested.