Families CCAN Cook provides guided sessions for individuals with disabilities and a family member or support person to prepare a balanced and nutritious dinner in one hour - in the comfort of their own kitchen!
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Event Calendar
- Jan. 21
Families CCAN Cook
Online
4 pm
- Jan. 22
Vision for Equality: Taking Care of Ourselves as We Advocate for Our Loved Ones
Online
6 pm
Join Vision for Equality for this FREE webinar for caregivers. Join to discuss setting and achieving personal goals, in hopes of leading to our best selves yet! This workshop will be offered twice but you only have to register once.
View Event - Jan. 22
Vision for Equality: Addressing Safety Concerns- Busts Housing Myths
Online
7 pm
Join Vision for Equality in the free webinar exploring strategies that reduce risk to vulnerable individuals of home-related crimes.
View Event - Jan. 24
SAU1: All About Your Life: Choice and Control!
Online
Hosted by Self-Advocates United 1 (SAU1). Learn about a way to direct your own services. Use a tool called a One Page Profile - a way to let people know what you want in YOUR life!
View Event - Jan. 24
University of Pittsburgh: From Surviving to Thriving: Lived Experiences and Practical Tips in the Autism Community
Hybrid: Online or UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital Auditorium
12 pm
Hosted by the University of Pittsburgh, The Pitt Autism Center of Excellence (ACE). This hybrid event features speakers with lived experience in managing real challenges living as an autistic person while seeking opportunities for joy, relationships, and interests.
View Event - Jan. 27
Vision for Equality: Taking Care of Ourselves as We Advocate for Our Loved Ones
Online
6 pm
Join Vision for Equality for this FREE webinar for caregivers. Join to discuss setting and achieving personal goals, in hopes of leading to our best selves yet! This workshop will be offered twice but you only have to register once.
View Event - Jan. 28
Central PA HCQU: StationMD- Telemedicine for Individuals with IDD/A
Online
10 am
Hosted by the Central PA Healthcare Quality Unit. Join for a virtual training on Station MD- Telemedicine for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Intended audience: SCOs as well as any residential provider that would like to learn more about the STAT service.
View Event - Jan. 28
Families CCAN Cook
Online
4 pm
Families CCAN Cook provides guided sessions for individuals with disabilities and a family member or support person to prepare a balanced and nutritious dinner in one hour - in the comfort of their own kitchen!
View Event - Jan. 28
PA Family Network: Transitions Through the LifeSpan - for Siblings
Online
6 pm
Join the PA Family Network in this interactive workshop to identify services, supports, and resources, and utilize the LifeCourse Framework to plan for transitions. Free workshop, but registration is required. These workshops are created by family members and self-advocates FOR family members and self-advocates.
View Event - Jan. 29
SpArc Philadelphia: Life Planning Services Information Session
SpArc Philadelphia
10 am
Hosted by SpArc Philadelphia. This complimentary session will cover the basics of Life Planning. You will hear from experienced leaders from Leahy Life Plan, family members, caregivers, and agency staff.
View Event - Jan. 29
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Center for Autism Research: Next Steps for Families with a New Diagnosis
Roberts Center for Pediatric Research
12 pm
Hosted by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Center for Autism Research (CAR). This workshop is geared towards parents and caregivers of toddlers through elementary school-aged children who have recently been diagnosed with autism.
View Event - Jan. 29
Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation: Identity Theft and Scams: What Everyone Should Know
Online
6 pm
Hosted by the Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF). You will discuss identity theft tactics, steps to protect your identity and personal information, and information on reporting identity theft.
View Event - Jan. 29
The Arc of Lehigh and Northampton Counties: Trauma-Informed Behavior Support & Social Emotional Learning (SEL) for Students with Disabilities, with The Arc of PA
Online
Hosted by The Arc of Lehigh and Northampton Counties. This webinar will cover the 5 core components to Social Emotional Learning (SEL), trauma-informed support strategies for students, the unique role adults play in SEL and the way to infuse SEL in the school day, and how SEL is connected to Trauma Informed Care and the Hidden Curriculum.
View Event - Jan. 31
SAU1: All About Jobs
Online
10 am
Hosted by Self-Advocates United as 1 (SAU1). Join this FREE session to talk about planning to work, finding and keeping a job, your rights, workplace accommodations, ODP-funded services, your benefits, and other supports. SAU1 is a nonprofit, by people with disabilities, for people with disabilities.
View Event - Feb. 3
RMU Trees Network: Occupational Therapy (OT) and Physical Therapy (PT)
Online
Hosted by RMU Trees Network. Melody Ovitsky, Manager and Occupational Therapist at AOT Inc., will be presenting on the differences of home and school based Occupational and Physical therapies. This is a FREE Family/Parent Virtual Workshop!
View Event - Feb. 4
Families CCAN Cook
Online
4 pm
Families CCAN Cook provides guided sessions for individuals with disabilities and a family member or support person to prepare a balanced and nutritious dinner in one hour - in the comfort of their own kitchen!
View Event - Feb. 4
PEAL Center: Augmentative and Alternative Communication Across Transitions
Online
6 pm
PEAL and Bekah Nesbitt from TechOWL present a FREE virtual session offering tips and tricks for keeping up with augmentative and alternative communication during job exploration, funding changes and overall graduation-based transitions.
View Event - Feb. 10
Families CCAN: Info Session
Online
7 pm
Come find out what Families CCAN is all about! Whether you're planning for a transition from high school to adulthood or you're starting your journey to independent living, Families CCAN has resources and programs that can help. This meeting is free to attend and all are welcome.
View Event - Feb. 11
Families CCAN Cook
Online
4 pm
Families CCAN Cook provides guided sessions for individuals with disabilities and a family member or support person to prepare a balanced and nutritious dinner in one hour - in the comfort of their own kitchen!
View Event - Feb. 11
PA Treasury Department: Learn About the PA ABLE Savings Program
Online
7 pm
Hosted by the PA Treasury Department. Discover the many ways you can use a PA ABLE Savings Program account to save private funds to support health, increased financial freedom, independence, and quality of life.
View Event - Feb. 12
The Arc of Lehigh and Northampton Counties: Transitioning in Adulthood: A Look into the IEP for Students with Disabilities, with Raffaele & Associates, LLC
Online
Hosted by The Arc of Lehigh and Northampton Counties. This session covers secondary transition planning, the transition grid and how it connects with other parts of the IEP, parent & student rights in transition and the best practices & resources for effective transition.
View Event - Feb. 14
SAU1: Power Talk With ODP
Online
10 am
Do you have questions about or issues with the supports and services for people with intellectual disabilities and or autism (ID/A) in PA? Join SAU1 for a monthly chat with staff from the PA Office of Development Programs (ODP). This event is by people with disabilities, for people with disabilities, however others are welcome to listen and learn.
View Event - Feb. 14
ECHO Autism at CHOP: While You Wait
Online
1 pm
While You Wait is a free evidence-based virtual community designed for families of children awaiting an autism evaluation or access to developmental services. During each session, families will learn from a multidisciplinary group of autism and developmental experts about what they can do while they wait for that next appointment.
View Event - Feb. 15
A.J. Drexel Autism Institute: Father's Autism Support Group
Online
11 am
The Autism Institute is excited to offer a support group for fathers of autistic people in partnership with Dr. Robert Naseef, a clinical psychologist at Alternative Choices, and Michael Hannon, Associate Professor of counseling at Montclair State University.
View Event - Feb. 18
Central PA HCQU: Emergencies: Are You Ready?
Online
10 am
Join the Health Care Quality Unit (HCQU)for a virtual instructor lead training on Emergencies. The targeted audience will be caregivers and support staff who support adult individuals with Intellectual Disabilities/Autism living in community settings.
View Event - Feb. 18
Families CCAN Cook
Online
4 pm
Families CCAN Cook provides guided sessions for individuals with disabilities and a family member or support person to prepare a balanced and nutritious dinner in one hour - in the comfort of their own kitchen!
View Event - Feb. 19
PaTTAN: Community Integration and Social Skill Considerations for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Online
Hosted by PA Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN). During this virtual networking session, autistic support teachers will explore and discuss community activities and opportunities to actively engage and socially grow students with autistic spectrum disorder.
View Event - Feb. 19
Colors of Autism: Parent Support Group
Online
The COA Parent Support Group is your go-to place for connection, understanding, and guidance as parents and caregivers of children on the autism spectrum.
View Event - Feb. 20
Vision for Equality: PhillyFam Caregiver's Conversation Cafe Transition to and through Adulthood
Online
7 pm
Hosted by Vision for Equality, PhillyFam. Meet other caregivers on the Transition to, and through, the adulthood Journey. This is a FREE virtual event.
View Event - Feb. 21
SAU1: All About Rights Part 1
Online
Hosted by Self-Advocates Unitedas 1 (SAU1). Join this FREE session to learn about human rights, civil rights, and the history of rights. Go over the rules about people's rights and speaking up for your rights. Find out more about ODP services and complaints about services. SAU1 is a nonprofit, by people with disabilities, for people with disabilities.
View Event - Feb. 24
Families CCAN Resource Meeting: Getting Your Own Place: Myths and Facts, Part 2
Online
7 pm
Hosted by Families CCAN. This presentation will share some common myths about housing for people with disabilities, and then help to explain why those myths are not true. This will be an informative and interactive presentation geared towards older teens and adults with disabilities, as well as their families, and the professionals who support them.
View Event - Feb. 25
Autism Connection of PA: Introduction to Autism
Online
6 pm
Hosted by Autism Connection of PA. Learn the basics about autism, and get some take-home tips, from people who understand and have worked in this field for 20+ years.
View Event - Feb. 26
Milestone HCQU West: The Fatal Five
Online
11 am
Hosted by the Milestone Health Care Quality West (HCQU). There are five top health concerns that are the leading causes of often PREVENTABLE death in people with intellectual disabilities. Through this training, you will look at these five conditions, and what you, as supporters, can do to reduce risk and possibly save lives.
View Event - Feb. 27
Center for Autism Research at CHOP: Next Steps into Adolescence
Roberts Center for Pediatric Research
12 pm
This event is hosted by the Center for Autism Research at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). This workshop is geared toward parents, caregivers, and professionals supporting individuals with autism who are between the ages of 9 and 15 years.
View Event - Feb. 27
Central PA HCQU: Emergencies: Are You Ready?
Online
1 pm
Join the Health Care Quality Unit (HCQU)for a virtual instructor lead training on Emergencies. The targeted audience will be caregivers and support staff who support adult individuals with Intellectual Disabilities/Autism living in community settings.
View Event - Mar. 5
The Arc of Lehigh and Northampton Counties: Transitioning into Kindergarten: For Students with Disabilities
Online
6 pm
Hosted by The Arc of Lehigh and Northampton Counties. This webinar will cover the transition from Early Childhood Education to School-Age programs, what to expect in a school-age IEP and an overview of student & parent rights, including IDEA, FAPE, LRE, Placement and service & support options.
View Event - Mar. 7
CPSEL: Creating Safe and Nurturing Environments Through SEL
Online
Hosted by The Center for the Promotion of Social and Emotional Learning (CPSEL). This session explores the core competencies of social and emotional learning (SEL) and how these skills foster the essential sense of safety, positive visibility and belonging that all students need.
View Event - Mar. 11
PA Treasury Department: Connecting PA ABLE and Work Incentives for People with Disabilities
Online
10 am
Hosted by the PA Treasury Department. This FREE webinar will offer an overview of WIPA's individualized work incentives planning, which can assist individuals to make informed choices about work.
View Event - Mar. 13
Families CCAN: Info Session
Online
12 pm
Come find out what Families CCAN is all about! Whether you're planning for a transition from high school to adulthood or you're starting your journey to independent living, Families CCAN has resources and programs that can help. This meeting is free to attend and all are welcome.
View Event - Mar. 13
Achieva: Virtual Showcase and Q+A
Online
Join Achieva for their new quarterly Virtual Showcase! Discover everything Achieva and their Family of Organizations have to offer.
View Event - Mar. 14
ECHO Autism at CHOP: While You Wait
Online
1 pm
While You Wait is a free evidence-based virtual community designed for families of children awaiting an autism evaluation or access to developmental services. During each session, families will learn from a multidisciplinary group of autism and developmental experts about what they can do while they wait for that next appointment.
View Event - Mar. 15
A.J. Drexel Autism Institute: Father's Autism Support Group
Online
11 am
The Autism Institute is excited to offer a support group for fathers of autistic people in partnership with Dr. Robert Naseef, a clinical psychologist at Alternative Choices, and Michael Hannon, Associate Professor of counseling at Montclair State University.
View Event - Mar. 19
Colors of Autism: Parent Support Group
Online
The COA Parent Support Group is your go-to place for connection, understanding, and guidance as parents and caregivers of children on the autism spectrum.
View Event - Mar. 24
South Central PA HCQU: Sexuality and Sexual Expression in Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
Online
10 am
Hosted by the South Central PA Health Care Quality (HCQU). This training provides information to increase awareness about issues related to sexuality in individuals with developmental disabilities. Topics will include sexuality education, diversity, and consent.
View Event - Mar. 26
Milestone HCQU West: Healthy Boundaries, Consent, and Respect
Online
10 am
Hosted by the Milestone Health Care Quality West (HCQU). In this training, you will discuss how direct care professionals can model and teach healthy boundaries, consent, and respect.
View Event - Apr. 3
CPSEL: Cultivating Connection: Building Positive School Climate and Academic Success through SEL
Online
Hosted by The Center for the Promotion of Social and Emotional Learning (CPSEL). This webinar will explore the important link between emotional well-being and academic achievement using SEL.
View Event - Apr. 3
PaTTAN: Transition Planning and Programming for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Online
Hosted by PA Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN). During this virtual networking session, autistic support teachers will learn about and discuss transition planning and programming for students with autism spectrum disorder.
View Event - Apr. 11
ECHO Autism at CHOP: While You Wait
Online
1 pm
While You Wait is a free evidence-based virtual community designed for families of children awaiting an autism evaluation or access to developmental services. During each session, families will learn from a multidisciplinary group of autism and developmental experts about what they can do while they wait for that next appointment.
View Event - Apr. 16
PA ABLE and Social Security Disability Programs
Online
12 pm
Join the PA Treasury Department for this free webinar. In this session, learn about working together to help individuals with disabilities. A PA ABLE account gives individuals with qualified disabilities, and their families and friends, a tax-free way to save for disability-related expenses, while maintaining government benefits.
View Event - Apr. 16
Central PA HCQU: Weis Market Virtual Cook Along: Benefits of Canned and Frozen Foods
Online
1 pm
Join the Health Care Quality Unit (HCQU) and a Weis Markets Dietician for a virtual cook along session. Learn the benefits of using canned and frozen foods. She will show how to make Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas from canned chickpeas.
View Event - Apr. 16
Colors of Autism: Parent Support Group
Online
The COA Parent Support Group is your go-to place for connection, understanding, and guidance as parents and caregivers of children on the autism spectrum.
View Event - Apr. 16
Families CCAN: Info Session
Online
7 pm
Come find out what Families CCAN is all about! Whether you're planning for a transition from high school to adulthood or you're starting your journey to independent living, Families CCAN has resources and programs that can help. This meeting is free to attend and all are welcome.
View Event - Apr. 26
A.J. Drexel Autism Institute: Father's Autism Support Group
Online
11 am
The Autism Institute is excited to offer a support group for fathers of autistic people in partnership with Dr. Robert Naseef, a clinical psychologist at Alternative Choices, and Michael Hannon, Associate Professor of counseling at Montclair State University.
View Event - Apr. 30
Center for Autism Research at CHOP: Next Steps for Professionals
Roberts Center for Pediatric Research
12 pm
Hosted by the Center for Autism Research at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). This workshop is geared towards professionals who work with toddlers through elementary school-aged children who are diagnosed with autism. Parents/caregivers are also welcome to attend.
View Event - May. 1
CPSEL: Empowering Educators: Building Psychological Flexibility with the ACT Matrix for SEL and Mental Health
Online
Hosted by The Center for the Promotion of Social and Emotional Learning (CPSEL). This webinar will explore how to use everyday experiences to create interest, connection and collaboration with the ACT Matrix for students and staff.
View Event - May. 9
ECHO Autism at CHOP: While You Wait
Online
1 pm
While You Wait is a free evidence-based virtual community designed for families of children awaiting an autism evaluation or access to developmental services. During each session, families will learn from a multidisciplinary group of autism and developmental experts about what they can do while they wait for that next appointment.
View Event - May. 13
Families CCAN: Info Session
Online
12 pm
Come find out what Families CCAN is all about! Whether you're planning for a transition from high school to adulthood or you're starting your journey to independent living, Families CCAN has resources and programs that can help. This meeting is free to attend and all are welcome.
View Event - May. 17
A.J. Drexel Autism Institute: Father's Autism Support Group
Online
11 am
The Autism Institute is excited to offer a support group for fathers of autistic people in partnership with Dr. Robert Naseef, a clinical psychologist at Alternative Choices, and Michael Hannon, Associate Professor of counseling at Montclair State University.
View Event - May. 21
Colors of Autism: Parent Support Group
Online
The COA Parent Support Group is your go-to place for connection, understanding, and guidance as parents and caregivers of children on the autism spectrum.
View Event - Jun. 12
Families CCAN: Info Session
Online
7 pm
Come find out what Families CCAN is all about! Whether you're planning for a transition from high school to adulthood or you're starting your journey to independent living, Families CCAN has resources and programs that can help. This meeting is free to attend and all are welcome.
View Event - Jun. 13
ECHO Autism at CHOP: While You Wait
Online
1 pm
While You Wait is a free evidence-based virtual community designed for families of children awaiting an autism evaluation or access to developmental services. During each session, families will learn from a multidisciplinary group of autism and developmental experts about what they can do while they wait for that next appointment.
View Event - Jun. 18
Colors of Autism: Parent Support Group
Online
The COA Parent Support Group is your go-to place for connection, understanding, and guidance as parents and caregivers of children on the autism spectrum.
View Event - Jun. 19
Achieva: Virtual Showcase and Q+A
Online
Join Achieva for their new quarterly Virtual Showcase! Discover everything Achieva and their Family of Organizations have to offer.
View Event - Jun. 21
A.J. Drexel Autism Institute: Father's Autism Support Group
Online
11 am
The Autism Institute is excited to offer a support group for fathers of autistic people in partnership with Dr. Robert Naseef, a clinical psychologist at Alternative Choices, and Michael Hannon, Associate Professor of counseling at Montclair State University.
View Event - Jul. 9
Families CCAN: Info Session
Online
12 pm
Come find out what Families CCAN is all about! Whether you're planning for a transition from high school to adulthood or you're starting your journey to independent living, Families CCAN has resources and programs that can help. This meeting is free to attend and all are welcome.
View Event - Sep. 9
Achieva: Virtual Showcase and Q+A
Online
Join Achieva for their new quarterly Virtual Showcase! Discover everything Achieva and their Family of Organizations have to offer.
View Event