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 $200 tuition fee....
It is often thought that people with disabilities are not sexual beings, and they are left out of the conversation. Sexuality education and advocacy skills give people the ability to make healthy choices, prevent abuse, and see themselves as sexual beings. Those receiving accurate and age-appropriate instructions are better prepared for healthier relationships and are...
Join the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia and AARP for their fourth webinar in the long-term care series: Person-Center Services in Long-Term Care on March 10th at 11:00am EST via Zoom. People living in long-term care facilities, or receiving long-term care services, have the right to make their own decisions...
To join this event: bit.ly/HSCSNMCAS2021 Password: HSCSN2021 The Male Caregivers Advocacy Support Group (MCAS) is made up of fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, uncles, male cousins, and other men who care about children with special health care needs. MCAS offers you a safe place to give and receive the emotional support that you need as you care for a...
Join Partnership for Extraordinary Minds for their free "Understanding Behavior: What are Autistic Children Communicating?" webinar on TONIGHT Wednesday, March 10th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm EST via Zoom (link will be provided after registration). Guests Sarah Wayland, Ph.D., the founder of Guiding Exceptional Parents, and Kim Clairy, Occupational Therapist and autistic self-advocate, and her husband...
AJE is hosting a four part series of webinars regarding accessing telehealth services! They are held every Thursday in March at 5:00pm EST via Zoom. VIEW THE RECORDING HERE! Password: D$DlYQ4$ The curriculum includes four webinars: 1. Are you Connected? 2. Do you Have a Device? 3. Can You “See” Your Provider? 4. Your Family’s First Telemedicine...
¡AJE está organizando una serie de cuatro partes de seminarios web sobre el acceso a los servicios de telesalud! Se llevan a cabo todos los jueves de marzo a las cinco de la tarde a través de Zoom.¡VEA LA GRABACIÓN AQUÍ! El plan de estudios incluye cuatro seminarios web: 1. ¿Está conectado? 2. ¿Tiene un...
Parent Advocate Leaders Group (PALS) is a network for parents and caregivers of children with special health care needs. During meetings, you’ll learn about resources that can help your child and share stories with other parents and caregivers. You’ll also participate in trainings conducted by HSCSN’s community partners that teach you about family rights, access to...
RSVP at https://hscsnhealthplan.org/calendar/young-adult-support-group-yasg-dc-college-savings-plan The Young Adult Support Group is just for teens and young adults (14-26 years old). You’ll create friendships, learn about community resources, and gain tools to learn how to make a smooth transition to adult life — whether it’s finding a job, starting college, or living on your own. The meetings take the...
RSVP at https://hscsnhealthplan.org/calendar/hscsn-baby-and-me-program-education-101 HSCSN's Baby and Me program offers support during and after pregnancy. In this program, HSCSN OB Care Managers provide expectant mothers with helpful resources and information. Covered topics include information about first, second, and third trimester, safety tips, healthy eating, staying active, doctor visits, healthy relationships, and other resources. Health Services for Children...
