Upcoming Events

#NextGenInclusion Toward Increasing Inclusion in Schools @ Hilton Harrisburg

Nov 30 @ 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

The PEAL Center is offering this incredible in-person event to rally a new generation of parents, self-advocates and their allies to push for more inclusive schools. Even though PA was the first state to ensure students with intellectual disabilities could attend public schools, today we rank 44th out of 50 states when it comes to including students with ID in regular ed. classes. We can do better. But we need a new generation of parents to stand up and lead the way. The event is FREE. Space is limited so register today!

Date: November 30
Time: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Where: Harrisburg Hilton

REGISTER TODAY

Categories: Down Syndrome Awareness Events Educational Events

Jan

14

Sun

Virtual Family Leadership Institute Level 2: Serving on Groups Series

Tickets

Jan 14 @ 6:30 pm – Jan 17 @ 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

Apply: https://www.tfaforms.com/5093954

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:

Categories: Educational Events Featured

Jan

17

Wed

Virtual Family Leadership Institute Level 2: Serving on Groups Series

Tickets

Jan 17 @ 6:30 pm – Jan 20 @ 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

Apply: https://www.tfaforms.com/5093954

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:

Categories: Educational Events Featured

Jan

24

Wed

Virtual Family Leadership Institute Level 2: Serving on Groups Series

Tickets

Jan 24 @ 6:30 pm – Jan 27 @ 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

Apply: https://www.tfaforms.com/5093954

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:

Categories: Educational Events Featured

Jan

31

Wed

Virtual Family Leadership Institute Level 2: Serving on Groups Series

Tickets

Jan 31 @ 6:30 pm – Feb 3 @ 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

Apply: https://www.tfaforms.com/5093954

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:

Categories: Educational Events Featured

Feb

7

Wed

Virtual Family Leadership Institute Level 2: Serving on Groups Series

Tickets

Feb 7 @ 6:30 pm – Feb 10 @ 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

Apply: https://www.tfaforms.com/5093954

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:

Categories: Educational Events Featured

Feb

14

Wed

Virtual Family Leadership Institute Level 2: Serving on Groups Series

Tickets

Feb 14 @ 6:30 pm – Feb 17 @ 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

Apply: https://www.tfaforms.com/5093954

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:

Categories: Educational Events Featured

Feb

15

Thu

Powerful Strategies to Help Children Develop Independent Executive Function Skills

Tickets

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.

About 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 ➜

Categories: Educational Events Featured

Feb

21

Wed

Virtual Family Leadership Institute Level 2: Serving on Groups Series

Tickets

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

Apply: https://www.tfaforms.com/5093954

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:

Categories: Educational Events Featured

Feb

24

Sat

Best Buddies Inclusive Concert @ Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall

Tickets

Feb 24 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

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.

Categories: Down Syndrome Awareness Events Social Event