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Adjusting to a Virtual World: Working During COVID-19 Panel Discussions - October 22nd Join Kennedy Krieger Institute (kennedykrieger.org) for two panel discussions on the employment experiences of individuals with disabilities and direct support professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic. This year marks the 75th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). NDEAM celebrates workers with disabilities...

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The landmark Americans with Disabilities Act was passed over 30 years ago, but challenges for residents still remain. Join our #Take30 virtual chat with local and national experts to discuss local disability protections, COVID-related disability issues, and the future of disability-related advocacy. ASL interpretation will be available.  RSVP for virtual event Friday, October 30, 2020 12:00 p.m....

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Communications and Outreach is hosting a virtual showcase featuring Pattison’s Academy by Laurie VanderPloeg, Director of the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services’ Office of Special Education Programs. Deputy Secretary of Education Dr. Mitchell Zais, formerly South Carolina’s State Superintendent of Education, will also be delivering remarks. On Monday,...

Join Pete Wright on Monday, November 2, 2020, at 3 p.m. EST, to learn about Advocating for Students with Dyslexia.  This event is sponsored by the International Dyslexia Association and is designed for parents and other adult caregivers of students with dyslexia to help them know how to best navigate the special education process to help their student.   Pete...

Learning Diversity Committee Ross PTA Learning Diversity Committee is excited to announce that we are hosting a virtual speaker event “Effective Parent Advocacy,” on Monday, November 2, from 5 pm to 7 pm. Ms. Maria Blaeuer, Director of Programs and Outreach at Advocates for Justice and Education, Inc. will provide parents with information on defining advocacy, how to improve...

Drawing | Tuesday, November 3 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm (ET) | Online via Zoom   We’re excited to present another virtual art clinic with Dreams for Kids DC! This program will focus on basic drawing skills, and all you’ll need is paper, a pencil, an eraser, and something to color with. No previous...

AJE wants to make sure that all impacted families are aware of this change, and make sure that interested parties know about the community call on Wednesday at 5pm.   Dear DCPS Community, DC Public Schools has a responsibility to provide every student with an equitable, rigorous, and joyful education — no matter if they are...

KEEN Greater DC-Baltimore: Upcoming Events - November 4th - 15th We are thrilled to be able to continue to provide online activities for our athletes as long as necessary. New for Fall: we will be working with volunteers to provide more social engagement for our athletes during the Wednesday night sessions. Wednesday, November 4 7...

Vocab Lab | Thursday, November 5 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm (ET) | Online via Zoom Edge Ed is partnering with DFKDC to provide an engaging, interactive vocabulary development program for students of all abilities. All sessions will be delivered live on Zoom. All lessons are shared via DropBox. Appropriate for Grade 6 and above. For more...