  Families First is a program of the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University that offers FREE training sessions for parents of children (birth up to age 5) in Early Intervention designed to empower family members to be confident, knowledgeable and active members of their children's team
COMING SOON
3 FAMILIES FIRST TRAININGS
FALL 2015
When:
OCTOBER 20
TUESDAY 10:00AM - 2:00PM
Topic:
This is a regular Families First session.
Learn how to access services to enhance your child's development and understand and participate in your child's Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) and Individual Education Plans(IEP).
Where:
St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
3601 A Street
Philadelphia, PA 19134
Education Conference Room (Main hospital building, lower level)
Conducted in English and Spanish simultaneously; register in advance for Spanish. (Please indicate your chosen language when registering.)
2) When:
NOVEMBER 10
TUESDAY 6:00 - 8:00PM
Topic:
Is it SENSORY or is it BEHAVIOR?
Learn the differences-because if you aren't looking at the right cause, the intervention may not work.
Develop techniques to help your child control their body better and increase their attention span
Where:
Northeast Regional Library
Meeting Room
2228 Cottman Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19149
3) When:
NOVEMBER 11
WEDNESDAY 6:00 - 8:00PM
Topic:
Creating a Vision for Your Child- Teamwork for Success!
Learn how to build on your child's strengths so their full potential is reached.
Where:
SEEDLINGS
3300 Henry Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19129
On-site childcare provided; Please RSVP for childcare by November 9.
REGISTER FOR A SESSION,
learn more about Families First or request a session in a language other than English contact: Cathy Roccia-Meier TEL: 215-204-1772 EMAIL: cathyRM@temple.edu
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Stories from Selinsgrove Center and KenCrest Services
October 19-23, 2015
The Pennsylvania Capitol Main Rotunda, Harrisburg
Photographs by JJ Tiziou
Curated by Nicki Pombier Berger and Lisa Sonneborn
Produced by The Institute on Disabilities at Temple University
Voices. Faces. Dignity.
"Here."
is a photo and audio exhibit that highlights the humanity and complexity of people with intellectual disabilities who are living and working in segregated settings. The people represented in this exhibit are often seen for their difference, if at all. Through image and interview, "Here." invites you to look and listen differently.
"Here." is part of a year-long arts and civic engagement project called A Fierce Kind of Love.
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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is planning five Listening Sessions at sites across the Commonwealth along with two conference calls to allow all stakeholders the opportunity to voice ideas for updating and improving the Intellectual Disability Waivers.
ODP's Consolidated and Person/Family Directed Support Waivers expire on June 30, 2017, requiring ODP to apply for renewals. As a result, ODP is in the initial stages of discussions for updating and changing the waiver content. In preparation, we are asking our stakeholders for their ideas and suggestions. ODP has scheduled five Listening Sessions at local sites across the Commonwealth to allow our stakeholders to voice their input. There will also be two conference calls conducted to allow individuals who are not able to attend a local session to add their ideas. Registration is required at each session (local or conference call). Initial comments will be limited to 5 minutes so everyone who has comments will have an opportunity to give them.
ODP is in the early stages of developing the Waiver Renewal for the Person/Family Directed Support and Consolidated Waivers. In preparation, we would like to hear your ideas. We are offering these sessions so that we can hear what changes you would like to have considered during the writing of the Waiver applications. These Listening Sessions do not replace the public forums that will be offered after the Waiver is drafted and prior to submission to CMS.
If you would like to register for one of the conference calls, click the date you would like to register for to complete that registration.
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REGISTER NOW
Institute on Disabilities at Temple University
DATE: October 21, 2015 Wednesday
TIME: 9:30 AM to noon*
(Registration starts 8:30 AM)
LOCATION:
Harrisburg Hilton / 1 N 2nd Street / Harrisburg, PA 17101
For location directions/information - Tel: 717-233-6000
About the presentation:
A sense of belonging is critical to our well-being. David believes that a source of suffering for many people is not their experience with disability, but rather the isolation that often results from the experience of disability. This workshop will examine the importance of relationships in our lives and ideas for helping people to build positive, enduring relationships.
*Special reception: At 12:30, join us for a light lunch and gallery talk facilitated by David at the Capitol Rotunda for the photo/audio exhibit Here. Stories from Selinsgrove Center and KenCrest Services- with an introduction from Nancy Thaler, Deputy Secretary, Office of Developmental Programs and Kevin Dressler, Director of State Operated Intermediate Care Facilities.
About the presenter:
David Pitonyak is interested in positive approaches to difficult behaviors. He believes that difficult behaviors are "messages" which can tell us important things about a person. Understanding the "meaning" of a person's difficult behaviors is the first step in supporting the person (and his or her supporters) to change. David has consulted with families and professionals in the U.S., Canada, England, Ireland and the Netherlands. He lives in Blacksburg, VA with his wife and two sons.
at http://disabilities.temple.edu/programs/miniseries/
- Lecture is free but registration is required.
- Requests for accommodations must be submitted by October 5, 2015
- Act 48 credits available and Permission to offer Social Work CEs has been requested
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Email: iod@temple.edu
Tel: 215-204-1356 (voice)
215-204-1805 (TTY)
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PEAC's 4th Inclusion Conference Has Something for Everyone!
Some of the sessions during the conference include:
- How to Talk About Disability: for Parents & Self Advocates Lauren Beller, PEAC, SAN
- The Road to Real Inclusion Joshua M. Kershenbaum and Ellen Fennick
- Caring For Your Loved One with Special Needs: What Every Caregiver Needs to Know Patrick Bergmaier and Lori Leathers
- What Happens when the School Bus stops coming? A Guide to Meaningful Transitions from Child to Adult ServicesMichele A. Leahy
- Preparing for Mediation Dr. Virginia Sutton, Maureen Stankiewicz, Cheryl Cutrona, Esq. & Bonita McCabe
Click here for registration
Click here for printable brochure
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To Register CLICK here
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Registration Open for Free Pennsylvania Disability Employment and Empowerment Summit
Harrisburg, PA -
The Governor's Cabinet for People with Disabilities today announced the opening of registration for the Pennsylvania Disability Employment & Empowerment Summit (PADES).
The summit aims to bring together employers, related government agencies, service providers, and people with disabilities to discuss challenges, opportunities, case studies of programs of excellence, advancements in adaptive technology, supports, suggestions for systems improvements, and other important topics. This year will feature two events: October 27, 2015, at the Wyndham Grand Downtown in Pittsburgh and November 13, 2015, at Eden Resort & Suites in Lancaster. There will be guest speakers, breakout sessions, a job fair, and much more. Registration will continue through October 13.
Pennsylvania employers will share current information about career opportunities, learn the benefits of hiring individuals with disabilities, network with peer businesses that value individuals with disabilities, and conduct interviews with qualified candidates on-site.
For more information, visit
www.padesummit.org
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MEDIA CONTACT
: Kait Gillis, DHS, 717-425-7606
Sara Goulet, L&I, 717-979-7462
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The Strengthening Families Program
Raising children can be a challenge for all families....
The SFP is here to help families tackle those challenges
For Families with children newborn thru 5 years old
A 14 week program for parents and children held once per week.
Parents and children meet separately and then together during each session.
Parents and children are able to learn ways to
- Build a strong and loving family that works and has fun
- Build social connections with other families
- Enhance knowledge of parent and child development build healthy social and emotional development of children
Free Event
Catholic Social Services of Philadelphia
Northeast Family Services Center
7340 Jackson Street Philadelphia, Pa 19136
Call to Pre-register
215-624-5920
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Changing Vision into Action: The New CMS Regulations for HCBS
This session will look at the new federal rules for Medicaid waiver funded services from the perspective of organizational change and highlight the New Home and Community-Based Setting Requirements of:
- Additional Requirements for Provider Owned/Controlled Residential Settings
- New Person-Centered Service Plan Process Requirements
- New Person-Centered Service Plan Documentation Requirements
- Revised CMS Quality Assurances & Sub-Assurances
Date
: Friday, October 23
Time: 1PM EDT || 10AM PDT
Duration: 45 minutes + live Q&A
Presenter: Cathy Ficker Terrill, CEO, The Council on Quality and Leadership
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