Support Groups
Down Syndrome Family Retreat
FFA Leadership Training Center, Haines City, Florida Haines City, FL, United StatesThis retreat is for families who have a child with Down Syndrome.
Financial Protection for Your Child with Special Needs
Virtual Presentation via ZoomLearn about SSI benefits once your child turns 18 and ensuring you receive the maximum amount; using estate plans to ensure that your child with special needs, regardless of age, will be protected and receive the care he or she needs if you are no longer there, as well as Medicaid Waivers for providing long-term care services. Presented by Mathew Kaplan, Financial Advisor, Myriad Capital and Heidi F. Friedman, Board Certified Elder Law Attorney, Friedman Elder Law Department, LLC Please register to receive the Zoom link.
Minorities in Autism Support Group
ZoomMinorities in Autism is a support group for the families of constituents with Autism or related disabilities who also identify with at least one minority status, i.e. gender, racial, ethnic, cultural, LGBTQ+, & economic minority to name some. Audience: Families who identify as persons of any minority group and whom are registered with UM-NSU CARD.
Joshua’s Path – B.O.O.S.T. 2022 Spring Session
David Posnack JCC 5850 South Pine Island Road, Davie, FL, United StatesJoshua’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
NAMI Family-to-Family
Virtual EventNAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session education program for family, friends, and significant others of adults with mental health conditions. It provides information about anxiety. depressive disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and other mental health conditions. Other topics include communication, problem-solving, treatment, and recovery. When February 2nd-February 25th. Every Thursday from 6:30 PM TO 9:30 PM
UCF CARD Support Group for Parents of Young Children with ASD #3851
We meet monthly to share concerns and celebrations while managing life as parents of young children with ASD. We share resources, provide insights, and support one another. This is the group that “just gets it”. New participants come each time and are always welcome!
UCF CARD: Transition Series: Preparing for Adulthood #3862
Information will be presented to help parents create a plan for transition: Building Independence, Programs and Services for Adults, and Employment. (Part of middle/high school parent miniseries)
Teens Online Social Support Group (17-19)
Online https://www.additudemag.com/webinar-organizational-skills-072017/WHEN: 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22 TIME: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM ET WHERE: Online via Zoom FACILITATOR: Elena Rossen COST: The list price is $160 per participant for all 8 sessions. CAPACITY: 15 members FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: For programs and events that require a fee, financial assistance is available and no one will be turned away for inability to
Monthly Parent to Parent Support Group
David Posnack JCC 5850 South Pine Island Road, Davie, FL, United StatesJoin our monthly Giborim United and Joshua’s Path support group for parents who are raising a child or an adult with exceptional needs.
