The DC Department of Behavioral Health’s Wellness Wednesday/Support for Parents is an online parent support group is an opportunity for parents to learn about how to take care of themselves and how to foster resiliency for their children in these challenging times, share experiences and ask questions of school-based clinicians and early childhood specialists. Wellness...
To join this event: bit.ly/HSCSNMCAS2021 Password: HSCSN2021 The Male Caregivers Advocacy Support Group (MCAS) is made up of fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, uncles, male cousins, and other men who care about children with special health care needs. MCAS offers you a safe place to give and receive the emotional support that you need as you care for a...
This workshop is on February 3, 2021 at 8:00pm to 9:30pm (ET) and is led by Maria Blaeuer, Director of Programs and Outreach at Advocates for Justice and Education (AJE). It is for DC families of infants, toddlers and preschoolers who are concerned about their child’s development or who suspect that their child may benefit from...
Join via sign up link at https://hscsnhealthplan.org/calendar/healthy-living-program-hlp-mindfulness-meditation-healthy-eating-and-virtual-fitness The Health Living Program is weekly fitness and health classes that promote the achievement of your health goals. The program helps promote healthy, sustainable habits that can be transferred to your everyday lives. February's HLP classes focus on creating healthy habits you can add to your daily routine. This month's...
DDS invites those that they serve, self-advocates, providers, community partners, and other stakeholders to participate in an hour-long WebEx discussion about the state of disability services during COVID-19. The conversation takes place Friday, February 5, from 12 - 1 pm. Participants have the option of logging or calling in (details below). Due to technical limitations...
This is a virtual sign language class for adults of all abilities presented by EntryPointDC, the young professionals program of the EDCJCC and the Inclusion Department of the EDCJCC. The class is held on Mondays from January 4 - March 22 at 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm (ET) via Zoom. There is a $200 tuition fee....
Join via sign up link at https://hscsnhealthplan.org/calendar/healthy-living-program-hlp-mindfulness-meditation-healthy-eating-and-virtual-fitness The Health Living Program is weekly fitness and health classes that promote the achievement of your health goals. The program helps promote healthy, sustainable habits that can be transferred to your everyday lives. February's HLP classes focus on creating healthy habits you can add to your daily routine. This month's...
This is a virtual sign language class for adults of all abilities presented by EntryPointDC, the young professionals program of the EDCJCC and the Inclusion Department of the EDCJCC. The class is held on Tuesdays from January 5 - March 9 at 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm (ET) via Zoom. There is a $200 tuition fee....
It is often thought that people with disabilities are not sexual beings, and they are left out of the conversation. Sexuality education and advocacy skills give people the ability to make healthy choices, prevent abuse, and see themselves as sexual beings. Those receiving accurate and age-appropriate instructions are better prepared for healthier relationships and are...
Children's National Hospital is partnering with the GWU Rodham Institute and Black Coalition Against COVID-19 to host a six-part COVID-19 & Beyond town hall series for teenagers and young adults . The purpose of the series is to share information about COVID-19 and the vaccine, mental health and wellness resources during a pandemic. The series will be held...
