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Feb
15
Thu
Powerful Strategies to Help Children Develop Independent Executive Function Skills
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Feb 15 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Parents Will
  • Develop a solid understanding of what the executive function skills are and how they impact a student’s academic and personal performance.
  • ​Learn easy-to-implement strategies to promote the development of executive function skills in everyday activities.

Kristen Jacobsen, M.S., CCC/SLPAbout the Presenter
Kristen Jacobsen, M.S., CCC/SLP has 25+ years of experience in the treatment of executive dysfunction. She co-developed the award-winning 360 Thinking Executive Function Program with Sara Ward.

 

Register at DCIU.org/ParentTraining ➜​

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Categories: Educational Events Featured
Feb
18
Sun
12th Annual Making a Difference Awards
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Feb 18 @ 2:00 pm – Feb 29 @ 7:03 pm
12th Annual Making a Difference Awards
  • The Making a Difference Awards are an annual event sponsored by Delaware County’s Right to Education Local Task Force. The event recognizes outstanding individuals who meet one of the following criteria:
    • Students who have persevered and overcome challenges to be successful within an inclusive setting.
    • Students who have demonstrated exceptional support, friendship, acceptance, and understanding to ensure the inclusion of classmates of all abilities.
    • Adults who have demonstrated extraordinary efforts through their exceptional work to promote acceptance and understanding to ensure the inclusion of all children of all abilities.

     

    2024 Nomination & Awards Information

    Nominations

    Nominations are now being accepted for the 2024, Making a Difference Awards. Submit your nomination by February 29, 2024 at 4p.m. Written and video submissions will be accepted.

    Making a Difference Nomination Form

    Nominees may include students, administrators, teachers, paraprofessionals, reading specialists, bus drivers, cafeteria workers, community members, etc.

    Winners will be notified by April 19, 2024.

    Award Ceremony

    April 30, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Springfield High School
FILL OUT THE NOMINATION FORM
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Categories: Educational Events Social Event
Feb
21
Wed
Virtual Family Leadership Institute Level 2: Serving on Groups Series
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Feb 21 @ 6:30 pm – Feb 24 @ 8:00 pm
Did you make a New Years resolution to get more involved in your community in 2024? If so, this is a great series to help you get started!

Virtual Family Leadership Institute Level 2: Serving on Groups Series
6:30 – 8:00 PM on Wednesday evenings January 17th through February 21st, 2024
For Family Leaders who have already completed a PEAL Family Leadership Institute, or for those family members who have already taken a first step towards Advocacy Leadership, this Serving on Groups workshop Series is an important next step!
This series is designed to support and increase participation of families on decision-making groups.
Do you want to be more involved in a decision-making group but not sure where to begin?
Are you tired of feeling like the token parent representative instead of an active member of a decision-making group?
So many times, we are on committees or in meetings but don’t know what the process is or how to fully participate. This workshop will introduce you to a resource to help you navigate decision-making groups.
Learn more below:
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Categories: Educational Events Featured
Feb
24
Sat
Best Buddies Inclusive Concert @ Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall
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Feb 24 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Best Buddies Inclusive Concert @ Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall

WCU Best Buddies is hosting our first ever inclusive and sensory friendly concert! Often, individuals with unique abilities and sensory needs are not able to attend/enjoy a concert, so we are hosting one that anyone and everyone can enjoy! The lights and sound will be sensory friendly, there will be a sensory area with fidgets and activities, dancing and singing along is not only allowed but encouraged, and we have several performers with disabilities. There will also be a raffle with some awesome prizes like gift cards and suite style Sixers tickets!

This event is open to anyone and is not limited to just Best Buddies! Tickets will be $15 ($5 if you come in a Best Buddies t-shirt) cash or Venmo at the door. Go to Facebook to learn more about this event.

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Categories: Down Syndrome Awareness Events Social Event
Mar
16
Sat
Neurodiversity and Autism Resource Event @ Neumann University Bruder Gym
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Mar 16 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Neurodiversity and Autism Resource Event @ Neumann University Bruder Gym

The Pennsylvania State Police in partnership with CHOP and Neuman University are hosting a NEURODIVERISTY & AUTISM RESOURCE EVENT

WHEN: March 16, 2024 / Open from 10:00-3:00
WHERE: Neumann University Bruder Gym, 1 Neumann Drive, Aston PA 19014

Please see click the button below to preview the flyer
Please Note: there is a space limitation with this event, please RSVP as soon as possible.

VIEW THE FLYER

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Categories: Educational Events Social Event
Mar
20
Wed
Pennsylvania Family Network Summits
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Mar 20 @ 11:30 am – 11:30 am
Pennsylvania Family Network Summits
Join us for our Spring Summits to learn how to use Waiver Services and Participant Directed Services to create the life YOU want. Join the PA Family Network and topic experts as we explore more about Participant Direction, find resources, and network with individuals and families.

Opening Keynote and Afternoon Keynote Will Feature:
-Bill Sattler of Support Development Associates to discuss the role of Person Centered Planning in Participant Directed Services and;
– Attorney David Gates will tackle Sustaining Participant Directed Services & Housing Models

Important Details:

  • Free To Attend
  • Buffet Lunch and Dinner Provided
  • Travel Stipend provided to families and self-advocates (limitations apply)
  • Your Support Staff are encouraged to join you!
  • Resource tables, Wellness Room and Networking
  • There are three registration types to accommodate all schedules. Each session will contain new information, nothing will be repeated.
REGISTER TODAY
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Categories: Educational Events Featured
Mar
21
Thu
World Down Syndrome Day Live Event with Sofia Sanchez
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Mar 21 @ 2:00 pm
World Down Syndrome Day Live Event with Sofia Sanchez
DATE & TIME: March 21st at 2pm ET

Watch Sofia Sanchez’s Live Event on Scholastic StoryVoice on World Down Syndrome Day from anywhere! This event is a free, interactive, and SO much fun!!! Just log in and join Sofia as she reads from her new book YOU ARE BRAVE!!!! What better way to increase awareness about Down syndrome and how we tackle everyday with bravery!!!! 💙💛

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Categories: Down Syndrome Awareness Events Educational Events Social Event
Mar
24
Sun
THE EGG HUNT ON MARCH 24th IS CANCELLED @ Thornbury Park
Tickets
Mar 24 @ 9:30 am
THE EGG HUNT ON MARCH 24th IS CANCELLED @ Thornbury Park

Sadly, we have to make the unfortunate decision to cancel the upcoming Egg Hunt that was scheduled for this weekend 3/24. The cancellation is due to a low turnout which we suspect is from it landing on a holiday weekend, and with individuals having Special Olympics swimming. Next year, we will make sure to plan it further in advance and pick a weekend that more people would be able to attend.

Thank you for understanding, and we hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

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Categories: Down Syndrome Awareness Events Holiday Events Social Event
Mar
30
Sat
Sensory Friendly & Adaptive Easter Egg Hunt @ St. John Chrysostom Parish
Tickets
Mar 30 @ 2:00 pm
Sensory Friendly & Adaptive Easter Egg Hunt @ St. John Chrysostom Parish
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Categories: Down Syndrome Awareness Events Social Event
Apr
3
Wed
Pennsylvania Family Network Summits
Tickets
Apr 3 @ 11:30 am – 11:30 am
Pennsylvania Family Network Summits
Join us for our Spring Summits to learn how to use Waiver Services and Participant Directed Services to create the life YOU want. Join the PA Family Network and topic experts as we explore more about Participant Direction, find resources, and network with individuals and families.

Opening Keynote and Afternoon Keynote Will Feature:
-Bill Sattler of Support Development Associates to discuss the role of Person Centered Planning in Participant Directed Services and;
– Attorney David Gates will tackle Sustaining Participant Directed Services & Housing Models

Important Details:

  • Free To Attend
  • Buffet Lunch and Dinner Provided
  • Travel Stipend provided to families and self-advocates (limitations apply)
  • Your Support Staff are encouraged to join you!
  • Resource tables, Wellness Room and Networking
  • There are three registration types to accommodate all schedules. Each session will contain new information, nothing will be repeated.
REGISTER TODAY
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Categories: Educational Events Featured
February – April 2024 Feb – Apr 2024

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