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June 2021
June1
Vision for Equality Creative Community Living Options Educational Series
The Nuts& Bolts of Participant Directed Services & Supports Presented by: Jamie Rae Leonetti, Institute on Disabilities at Temple University and Marian Frattarola-Saulino, Values into Action 1pm – 4pm Learning about the Participant Directed Services model is vital to helping an individual live a self-determined life in their community. Join us for a deep dive into Participant Directed Services and hear from a panel of experts. ZOOM Meeting ID: 928 889 4758
June 2
Immigrant Heritage Month kick-off
The opening ceremony and press conference will be held in partnership with the Office of Immigrant Affairs, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, and WXPN. This event will feature cultural performances by Palante, a Latino dance company, and URIOL (우리얼), a traditional Korean percussion ensemble. For information about this event and other events visit, phila.gov/spotlight/immigrant-heritage-month-2021/
City Hall
1400 JohnF. Kennedy Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Wednesday,June 2, 2021
11 a.m. to noon
June 2 - June 10
Everyday Lives Conference
June 2-3, Dual Diagnosis
June10, Conference Closing and Employment
Visitmyodp.org for information
June 4
Kepro HCQU, COVID 19:Considerations on Safely Reopening for individuals with ID/A, 9:30as- 12:30pm Presented by Dr. Ruth Myers MDand Dr. John Goldman, MD Go to hcqu.kepro.com to register Click on instructor led training on the left hand column Complete information including email for registration and select training
June 7
Speaking for Ourselves, Philadelphia Chapter Monthly Meeting, 6:30pm Bill Krebs, Philadelphia Chapter President will facilitate Sean Johnson will present on Nutrition
Contact Debbie@speaking.org or for more info
June 7
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Join volunteer field advocate sacross the country, and learn how you can make a difference, at the virtual Advocacy Forum on June 7, 3-5:30pm
Visit afsp.org to learn more and to register.
Please register below:
https://www.tableau.com/learn/webinars/commonwealth-of-pennsylvania-tableau-day-2021-05-06
May 10th -
Healthy Relationships – PA Family Network @ Vision For Equality 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81011002081?pwd=czF1SlFHWERzc DFGSzRZUGZES0ZsQT09
or
Call: 646 558 8656 US (New York)
Meeting ID: 810 1100 2081 Passcode: 037047
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16465588656,,81011002081#,,,,*037047# US (New York)
+13017158592,,81011002081#,,,,*037047# US (Washington D.C)
May 11th -
Institute on Disabilities at Temple UniversityCollege of Education and Human Development
Hosted by Temple University
Support for you and your young child
Get Ready for the Remix Parent Cafe!
5/11/21 from 4PM to 6PM
Talk and share with other families as we reemerge from Pandemic closures!
Revive and Refresh with us as we explore the protective factors of social connections and Concrete supports
Register: www.tinyurl.com/May11EIcafe
After registering, you will receive a confirmation emailcontaining information about joining the meeting.
May 18th -
Understanding Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Guest: Dr. Ana Radovic
Webinars | PA Parent & Family (paparentandfamilyalliance.org)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://cbhphilly-org.zoom.us/j/3610582768?pwd=Z0ZPMDEwL1F2OWVKc0UrOHJuempjZz09
Meeting ID: 361 058 2768
Passcode: 296989
May 20th -
May 20, 2021
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (CST)
May 21st -
PA ASPE – lunch and learn 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Straight Talk on the ADA for Educators and EmploymentSpecialists with Ann Deschamps from the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center
https://transitionconsults.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYlcuGgrTwvGtIclT8bDoZjQpN_znUzP2gX
May 24th -
Long Term Planning For Families – PA Family Network @ Vision For Equality
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81011002081?pwd=czF1SlFHWERzcDFGSzRZUGZES0ZsQT09
or Call: 646 558 8656 US (New York) Meeting ID: 810 1100 2081 Passcode: 037047
One tap mobile:
+16465588656,,81011002081#,,,,*037047# US (New York)
+13017158592,,81011002081#,,,,*037047# US (Washington D.C)
May 24th -
PA Family Network
Attendees will learn how to develop an employer-focused approach to negotiating customized job descriptions on behalf of individuals with disabilities. Participants seeking certification are expected to commit approximately 40 hours of fieldwork with/on-behalf of a learning partner under the guidance of Marc Gold & Associates (MGA) over the course of 4 months. This is the pre-requisite training to complete certification through MGA.*Certification in Discovery is a pre-requisite for seeking certification in Job Development.
Time: 9am – 4pm daily
Register: https://includemepa.org/registration/
Cost of attendance: $200 for Auditing & $1200 for Certification
*Course materials are included in the cost of attending. There are a limited number of scholarships available for family members of individuals with disabilities and school district personnel seeking to attend thanks to a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education.
May 26th & May 11, 2021, 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM
Everyday Lives 2021 Virtual Conference
https://www.myodp.org/calendar/view.php?view=day&time=1620766800
Description: The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Developmental Programs, invites you to Save the Date and participate in the statewide Everyday Lives Conference. This year’s conference will be virtual and include collaboration, education, and innovation to celebrate the everyday lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism. This year’s Everyday Lives Conference merges the Everyday Lives Conference with the Community of Practice Regional Collaborative Conference, the Technology Summit, and the Dual Diagnosis Conference.
More Information: Click here for more information.
Virtual Group Fitness Chair Exercises with PA Center Adapted Sports
Thursdays at 5:00pm. Please email judy.morrison@centeronline.com for more details and registration.
PAFNFamily Forums & Workshops
Every other Monday at 7:30PM and every Monday afternoon at 12:30PM and Wednesday 6:30PM
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81011002081?pwd=czF1SlFHWERzcDFGSzRZUGZES0ZsQT09
Bi-Weekly Chair Zumba & Chair Yoga
Every Monday at 7PM and every Thursday at 7PM
Access Zumba:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83119153953
Access Yoga:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85694061524
Things to do:
Other Announcements:
COVID-19Vaccination Information:
o Who is eligible? https://www.phila.gov/2021-03-16-who-is-currently-eligible-to-receive-covid-19-vaccine-in-philadelphia/
o Interest form: https://covid-vaccine-interest.phila.gov/?lang=en-US
Philadelphia Parent Support Groups (PPSG) Sponsored by Vision For Equality, Inc.
If you are a parent, family member of a person or individual receiving Intellectual disAbility Services in Philadelphia and looking to make a connection in your area, please contact the following:
Philadelphia Parent Support Groups Manager
Barbara Nattile: Direct Number -267-773-5288
bnattile@visionforequality.org
Philadelphia Parent Support Groups
Clerical Assistant Doreatha Davis: Direct Number: 267:702-1600
ddavis@visionforequality.org
Philadelphia Parent Support Groups
Administrative Assistant CarolCostello:215-923-3349 ext. 204
ccostello@visionforequailty.org
NW Family Support Group
Germantown, Mount Airy, Chestnut Hill
Representative: Verna Edwards -215-301-0436
Heart of the Family
Center City /South Philly Parent Support
Representative: Marjorie Anderson - 267-307-6915
There’s A Place For Us Support Group
North Philadelphia
Representative: Cleo Dupree – 215-329-5219
Abrienodo Caminos a los Latinos con Families ”ExceptionalFamilies “ (Latinos Support Group)
Liaison: Marisol Ramos – 267-773-5296
Roxborough Parent Support Group
Roxborough
Representative: Carol Costello – 215-487-1240
West Philadelphia Parent Support Group
West Philadelphia, Mantua, Overbrook, Southwest Philadelphia, Winfield
Representative: Doreatha Davis- 215-303-3501