Florida Disabilities Savings Program presented by ABLE United

ABLE United, Florida’s disability savings program. In this presentation, you’ll learn how ABLE accounts provide an opportunity to save tax-free without impacting eligibility for public benefits like Supplemental Security Income and Medicaid. You can contribute what you can, when you can, all with the help of family and friends – and the funds can be

Free

The Alphabet Soup of Social Security

Virtual Presentation via Zoom

Richard Friedkin of Friedkin Associates will provide a discussion of the different Social Security Benefits that are available for people with disabilities, such as Social Security Disability (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), how to qualify for benefits, the application, interview, and appeals process, and what the requirements are in order to continue collecting benefits.

Celebrating a Year of Success For People with Differing Abilities

Zoom

Join us as we recognize the inspiring stories and empowering accomplishments from South Florida's unique and vibrant community of people with differing abilities. Hear the tales of triumph, learn about the supportive programs available in the tri-county area, and find out how you can participate in our advocacy. Register Here for This Free Zoom Event!

Caregiver Stress & Burnout

Zoom

  Caregiver Stress & Burnout: Tips for Taking Care of Yourself    Caring for a loved one can be very rewarding, but it also involves many stressors: changes in the family dynamic, household disruption, financial pressure, and the added workload. So, is it any wonder that caregivers are some of the people most prone to

Joshua’s Path Seminar Series – New Year, New Goals!

Virtual Presentation via Zoom

Ever set new year’s resolutions or new goals each year and can’t seem to achieve them? Join Silvia Gil, the manager of the Daniel Jordan Transition and Adult Services at UM-NSU CARD, as she discusses strategies on how adults with disabilities and their caregivers can work together to create and support achievable goals. Goals can

Free

Joshua’s Path – B.O.O.S.T. 2022 Spring Session

David Posnack JCC 5850 South Pine Island Road, Davie, FL, United States

Joshua’s Path BOOST Program helps neuro-divergent adults build on their strengths and acquire interpersonal skills through virtual and hands-on experiences. BOOST is an individualized strength-based goals program offering in-home and community-based activities. 2022 Spring BOOST Session January 10 - May 12, 2022 FREE

Free

Mindfulness and Healing for Neurodiverse Individuals – On Zoom

Zoom

A caretaker directed seminar discussing what is mindfulness, the benefits of mindfulness for neurodiverse individuals, what is sound healing, magic of breathwork, sound meditation, benefits of sound healing for neurodiverse individuals, what is breathwork, benefits of breathwork for neurodiverse individuals, conscious breathing exercises, crystals and what they are used for, Mandala coloring, mirroring exercise, binaural

FREE

First Aid and Safety Workshop FREE

Goodman Jewish Family Services 5890 S. Pine Island Road, Davie, FL, United States

Adults and young adults in the neurodivergent community are invited to learn about safety and have an opportunity to get CPR certified. We will have four weekly meetings where we will learn first aid – how to help yourself and others, taught by a licensed EMT, as well as a CPR and first aid training

FREE

First Aid and Safety Workshop FREE

Goodman Jewish Family Services 5890 S. Pine Island Road, Davie, FL, United States

Adults and young adults in the neurodivergent community are invited to learn about safety and have an opportunity to get CPR certified. We will have four weekly meetings where we will learn first aid – how to help yourself and others, taught by a licensed EMT, as well as a CPR and first aid training

FREE

First Aid and Safety Workshop FREE

Goodman Jewish Family Services 5890 S. Pine Island Road, Davie, FL, United States

Adults and young adults in the neurodivergent community are invited to learn about safety and have an opportunity to get CPR certified. We will have four weekly meetings where we will learn first aid – how to help yourself and others, taught by a licensed EMT, as well as a CPR and first aid training

FREE

Understanding Guardianship by Michelle Kenney

Goodman Jewish Family Services 5890 S. Pine Island Road, Davie, FL, United States

While your child’s school, doctors and other service providers are communicating with you now, when your child turns 18, they might not. Learn about the legal options to protect your decision-making authority and the family estate planning that is necessary when you have a child with special needs. We’ll take the mystery out of what

FREE

First Aid and Safety Workshop FREE

Goodman Jewish Family Services 5890 S. Pine Island Road, Davie, FL, United States

Adults and young adults in the neurodivergent community are invited to learn about safety and have an opportunity to get CPR certified. We will have four weekly meetings where we will learn first aid – how to help yourself and others, taught by a licensed EMT, as well as a CPR and first aid training

FREE

Online “Closed” Group for Teen Artists and Makers

Online https://www.additudemag.com/webinar-organizational-skills-072017/

DESCRIPTION: Do you like to make things? Do you enjoy connecting with other people around what you make? The focus of this group will be to connect with one another through our different and shared passions for making things! Whether you’re into DIY electronics, robotics, woodworking, arts & crafts, fiber arts, collaging, or another hands-on-hobby, everyone

$20

Strategies that Work! Managing Your Mental Health and Wellness

Virtual Event

Thursday, January 19, 2023 | 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. | Virtual | FREE Strategies that Work! Managing Your Mental Health and Wellness We all need to support our mental health and wellness but many don’t know where to start. This presentation will give participants easy to follow strategies to incorporate into daily life and the

FREE

Understanding The Mental Health System

Virtual Event

This presentation will educate participants on the Mental Health system of care. Information about how the system works, the laws that protect individuals, how families are impacted by mental illness, statistics about mental health, and various resources are all included in this impactful workshop.

FREE