Tuesday, March 14th, 2023

10AM

Presentation: IEP- Step by Step and

Student Driven- PaTTAN and PYLN

In Person:

The Arc of NEPA 115 Meadow Ave Scranton PA

Zoom Meeting:

ID: 874 8881 1884

Passcode: 364196

Mary Olsen, BCBA: Managing Challenging Behaviors

Monday, March 13, 2023 at 10AM

Snow Date - March 14, 2023

Join Zoom Meeting:

https://ciu20.zoom.us/j/9353051899pwd=Vm9jd21VNUdsN2hNZ0h1OWk5cDN0Zz09#success

Meeting ID: 935 305 1899

Password: 8GV3Fc

Join Us on February 22nd, 2023 at 10AM

Advocacy Presentation with The PEAL Center, ARC of Lehigh and Northampton Counties, ARC of NEPA and HUNE

Join Zoom Meetings at:

https://zoom.us/j/5378786005pwd=VDMzYlRBbjBUTEIyUzJIWGFFSDAzZz09

Meeting ID: 537 878 6005

Passcode: CLIU21

Contact localtaskforce21@gmail.com for more information

2/22/2023: Making Inclusion a Reality

3/10/2023: 504 Basics

Register for one or for all at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpdumpqj8rH9LL-094HfYoLtSpkT_yzynG

For more information visit The PEAL Center at:

https://www.pealcenter.org/event/fast-facts-discipline-guidance-in-schools/

Website to Register:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/21-and-able-youth-and-parent-events-registration-439676503257

Registration for Events:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/21-and-able-youth-and-parent-events-registration-429860282677

A 4-part series on building an inclusive life for students with disabilities. Dan and Samuel Habib will present. This 4-part series focuses on how an inclusive education, starting in the earliest grades, prepares students with disabilities for transition to higher education and integrated employment as adults.

Register here: https://bit.ly/PEALPAICEndInMind

2/22/23: Action! Effective Practices in Transition to Adulthood

Tuesday, April 4, 2023

6:30PM to 8:30PM

Zoom Webinar

Register At:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jSQJE41HSragRwB6K3ATQg

Guest Presenter: Heather Hulse, J.D., M.S., M.A. with McAndrews, Mehalick, Connolly, Hulse, and Ryan, P.C.

This webinar will cover:

• What to do if you believe your child has dyslexia;
• How to respond when a school district claims it cannot test for dyslexia;
• Getting evaluated for dyslexia.

*Registration is required!

Questions? Contact Kodi Berry at: kberry@arcoflehighnorthampton.org

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

6:30PM to 8PM

Zoom Webinar

Register at:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_m_XzqFL8TZWD8a0yLq-09Q

Guest Presenters: The PEAL Center

This webinar will cover:

• The three sections of the transition grid
• What information should be included in each section of the transition grid
• examples of transition “Goals,” “Activities” and “Services"

*Registration is required!

Questions? Contact Kodi Berry at: kberry@arcoflehighnorthampton.org

Tuesday, March 14, 2023

6:30PM to 8:30PM

Zoom Webinar

Register At:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_n88TpQBPS7mfuhIYRUjm4g

Guest Presenters: The PEAL Center

This webinar will cover:

• The importance of having a vision to guide transition planning
• The areas to consider when transition planning
• Resources to support successful transition outcome

*Registration is required!

Questions? Contact Kodi Berry at: kberry@arcoflehighnorthampton.org

For More Information: https://arcoflehighnorthampton.org/osfcnomination/

For more information from the Arc, visit at:

https://arcoflehighnorthampton.org/

Date: March 28nd, 2023

Time: 11:30AM

Location: The Lehigh Valley Hotel & Conference Center

300 Gateway Drive, Bethlehem, PA 18017

(wheelchair accessible)

This event was developed to recognize March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in Pennsylvania. Just about every day, individuals with disabilities accomplish amazing things, and this is our chance to honor their achievements!

This event is open to the public. Tickets are $25 each and include salad, bread, a selected lunch entree, dessert, coffee, and tea, as well as the Celebration Award presentation.

To register online: https://e.givesmart.com/events/tNa/. Please register by March 15, 2023.

The SPARC program is both a community-based program and a State-licensed adult training facility that serves adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in Lehigh, Northampton and surrounding Counties.

The SPARC program is designed to provide opportunities for people with IDD to explore interests, develop skills, and participate in their communities in a supportive, inclusive environment. SPARC addresses each person’s unique needs through a person-centered approach and helps program participants to develop daily living skills through communication, socialization, habilitation, and community integration.

For more information visit: https://arcoflehighnorthampton.org/sparc/

In honor of Intellectual Disabilities Awareness Month in March, The Arc of NEPA Advocacy Department will be working on a project to celebrate the accomplishments of the many amazing individuals with IDD in our area.

If you would like to participate, please submit a photo of the individual and a brief statement about what you are celebrating.

We hope to showcase a variety of individual accomplishments on our Facebook page throughout the month of March.

We will be taking submissions until February 15th. If your submission is selected, you will be asked to complete a media release for anyone pictured. We recommend submitting pictures of only a single individual.

Submissions can be sent to MColville@thearcnepa.org

The Arc of NEPA Brochure:

http://www.thearcnepa.org/pdf/2021brochure.pdf

Sibling Support and the Importance of the Sibling Relationship

FEBRUARY 28, 2O23 at 11 AM VIA ZOOM

REGISTRATION:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIlduyrrzgrHNT-nmEgPy8oWBQYbp3-vT4C

Katie Foley- Arc of NEPA Advocate will present on the important topic of support for siblings of individuals with I/DD, including the introduction of The Arc of NEPA sponsored SibShops beginning in March 2023. All are welcome to attend.

Questions? Please Contact: Roseann, rpolishan@thearcnepa.org

Mandy, mcolville@thearcnepa.org

Katie, kfoley@thearcnepa.org

Free Virtual Grade for 3rd through 5th graders!

Register At: bit.ly/joinimcc

ACRE Making Employment Work:

3/12/23-3/15/23 from 9AM to 2:30PM

3/29/23-3/31/23 from 10:30AM to 5PM

Register At: https://thearcpa.org/training/acre-training/

Sign up Here for Action Alerts:

https://thearcpa.org/action-alerts/

February, 23rd, 2023

6PM to 7:30PM

Please register at:

https://tinyurl.com/panel-0223

Please visit the Lehigh County ID Page for more information:

https://www.lehighcounty.org/Departments/Human-Services/Intellectual-Disabilitiesv

March 9th, 2023

6PM to 7:30PM

Please register at:

https://tinyurl.com/housing-309

Our goal and mission as a group of stakeholders from professionals to community members, families, and individuals, is to create and locate inclusive opportunities, spread awareness, and provide advocacy and support. We meet on a quarterly basis, via video conferencing, and also in person starting in the new year!. If you know of any families, individuals, or providers who you feel would like to be a part of what we do—please feel free to forward this to them.

Wed, April 12th, 2023 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (EST)

Please join from your computer, tablet or smartphone:

https://meet.goto.com/253784989

Get the app now and be ready when the meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install

You Are Not Alone:

https://s9m75c.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Carbon-Monroe-Pike-COVID19-1-1.mp4

CMP and System of Care:

https://s9m75c.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/CMPSYSTEMCARE-1.mp4

All Carbon Lehigh Transition Coordinating Council (CLTCC) meetings for the remainder of the year are virtual only. It seems like most people are unable to attend in person at this time. I look forward to next week’s meeting, as well as our presentation from NEPA Inclusive. They have two new programs that will be shared for both Carbon and Lehigh county students.

Please use this zoom link:

https://cliu-org.zoom.us/j/97384219166

2/16/2023 Drive Information:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1T52LySyzYH4NdLIJ_7kTuOSwztYmFd3V

For more information, contact:

Kayla Ramirez, Employment Coordinator

610-628-2326 x 508 | K.Ramirez@ViaNet.org

If you or someone you know is interested in

sponsoring a fun day, please contact Michele

Grasso, VP of Development & Communications,

at M.Grasso@ViaNet.org.

Section 511

Section 511 requires that individuals with disabilities who are age 24 or younger (youth) complete requirements designed to improve their access to competitive integrated employment, including transition services, vocational rehabilitation, and career counseling services, before they are employed at SMWs.

For more Information: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fact-sheets/39H-Limitations-on-the-Payment-of-Subminimum-Wages#:~:text=Section%20511%20requires%20that%20individuals,they%20are%20employed%20at%20SMWs.

OVR website with links to YouTube, Twitter and Facebook :

https://www.dli.pa.gov/Individuals/Disability-Services/ovr/Pages/default.aspx

For more information and RSVP, please contact

Early Reach Coordinator:

Kaitlynn Tretter

katretter@pa.gov

484-634-2204

For more information and RSVP, please contact Early

Reach Coordinator:

Kaitlynn Tretter

katretter@pa.gov

484-634-2204

C.B. Ananthan administrator@lvtopsoccer.org

Site: https://sites.google.com/site/lehighvalleytopsoccer/

Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring

Location: Lehigh County Sports Fields

For a directory of Special Needs Soccer Clubs Across the 6 districts between Cental and Eastern PA:

https://www.epysa.org/topsoccer-club-directory/

Soccer Information:

https://www.epysa.org/topsoccer/

Easton Area High School

July 24th to 28th, 2023

For questions about this bike camp please e-mail:

John & Jennifer directly at icanshinelv@gmail.com or

call 484-291-1412

For More information:

https://icanshine.org/

https://icanshine.org/ican-bike-lehigh-valley-pa/

Baseball and cheerleading registration is OPEN! It's still only $40 for the whole year and includes all the activities. If you'd like to attend activities ONLY, we offer a $20 registration. We have tons of activities posted already. Other activities include a clinic at DeSales with the DeSales baseball team, bowling, talent show, karate, dancing, bingo, and more! We look forward to seeing you at activities and at the field in April!

Visit our website at: https://mllv.org/

Registration Process:

All applications must be submitted electronically using our easy, secure online system at http://bit.do/ESEPCampRegister. Staff are available to assist you with the online process.

Applications are due:

MAY 21st

QUESTIONS?

Visit our website to view frequently asked questions:

https://www.easterseals.com/

Please contact Emily Gonda at 610-289-0114 x209

camp@esep.org

JOIN US FOR SUMMER FUN!

Easterseals Camp Growing Green is an overnight camp for

individuals with disabilities (ages 10 to adult) held on the

beautiful campus of the Pocono Environmental Education

Center (PEEC) in the heart of the Delaware Water Gap

Recreation Area.

Visit: www.easterseals.com/esep

May 21 deadline and limited spots available.

All applications must be submitted using our easy, secure online system at: http://bit.do/ESEPCampRegister

Staff are available to assist with the online process.

CONTACT Emily Gonda | 610-289-0114 x209 | camp@esep.org

We will meet monthly on the first and third Wednesday nights

from January through June The first Wednesday of each

month will be in person at LVCIL

713 N 13th St. Allentown PA 18102

The third Wednesday of each month will be on Zoom: 6-7PM

The first Wednesday of each month: 6PM - 8PM (in-person)

Hosted by Kari Reardon, at LVCIL, these ongoing sessions are from January-June with in-person and zoom options. The Parent Empowerment Group, is for caregivers with children 14-21 years old, who have an IEP and have questions about transition planning.

For more information and to register, please contact Kari Reardon:

Cell: 610-533-5092

Email: Karireardon42@gmail.com

Monday, February 27th

Advanced Waiver- Part 1

6:30pm - 8:30pm

pafamilynetwork.org/3J9gumK

Tuesday, February 28th

Advanced Waiver- Part 2

6:30pm - 8:30pm

pafamilynetwork.org/3HuGBDd

Short Term Online Speech Services

This is NOT ongoing speech therapy or communication specialist services.

The Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) funds these services for ODP consumers and their families/teams.

SLPs are on staff at TechOWL at the Institute on Disabilities

at Temple University.

If you are interested in this new, free program go to:

https://aaccommunity.net/so-speech-odp/

Questions? Contact TechOwl:

1-800-204-7428

techowl@temple.edu

Advocacy Alliance's Eastern PA HCQU

February, 22, 2023 11:30AM to 1PM

To register for this free, live online training, please email: Heather Coleman at

hc@theadvocacyalliance.org by Friday, 2/17/2023

When you register, you will receive

an email invitation to the event, including a link which you will use to access the training on 2/22/23

If you have questions, please feel free to contact

Heather Coleman by email at hc@theadvocacyalliance.org or 610-435-9050.

Urban Air-Trexlertown

Sunday, February 26th, 2023

10AM to 12PM

https://www.urbanair.com/pennsylvania-trexlertown/weekly-activities/

For more information, contact:

Kayla Ramirez, Employment Coordinator | 610-628-2326 x 508 | K.Ramirez@ViaNet.org

Learning independent living skills, advocacy,

leadership, teamwork, and communication skills

Engaging in social and recreational activities with

peers.

TreatS2Love is LVCIL's S2L Micro-business Program

where participants create and sell various types of

recipe jars. This business allows us to fund the S2L program at no cost to families or consumers.

TreatS2Love independently made by S2L

For more information, please email

treats2love@lvcil.org

phone: (610) 770-9781

www.lvcil.org

March 10th, 2023

1PM-2PM

Register at:

https://zoom.us/webinar/register/1516738319366/WN_qB0hiJ0FS9O-fTc238IRug

Submit your questions to Bob Williams at:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSczzSUm_R4lVK4BuTOCuvfxfQsifsoLAbHXRB7CoJIr-YzBBw/viewform

Ages 18+, No experience required!

For more information, reach out to Heather Schreiner at:

hschreiner@specialolympicspa.org

Get your tickets by 3/31/2023!

Scan the QR Code on the Flyer and Enter Code 34254934

Register at:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUsdO-tqTwqHdWPRdBbVQJz_oFg05jF-nIm

Register for Our Upcoming Workshops:

visionforequality.org/events

Register for Our Upcoming Workshops by:

pafamilynetwork.org/marchsummits

Pa Parent and Family Alliance offers a virtual program on IEPs: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/r1j9t3

Sunday, April 2nd, 2023

11:30AM-3PM

Doors open at 11AM for fundraisers who raise $250 or more. Doors will open at 11:30AM for all other attendees.

Lincoln Financial Field

1 Lincoln Financial Field Way, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Additional Information

Tickets will be $10 per individual (children ages 2 and under are free). Every dollar from the ticket cost will directly benefit research and programs at CHOP Center for Autism Research

Contact Us

Questions? Contact Elizabeth Ward at huddleupforautism@chop.edu

We are excited to announce our 4th annual Transition Resource Fair. If your agency is interested in a table at the fair. We have averaged over 100 attendees in grades 11+ from our 14 school districts as well as IU classrooms. We hope you take this opportunity to share information on your agency/program with our students. There is no fee and a table, and 2 chairs will be provided. Thank you!

To complete a registration form, go to:

https://www.lccc.edu/student-experience/disability-services/transition-resource-fair

8:30AM to 4PM

Various Dates, Please check the flyer for what works best for where you're located!

pafamilynetwork.org/marchsummits

Sexual Health Resource Toolkit for Parents/Caregivers of Youth with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities

This toolkit will help raise awareness about the important role parents and caregivers play in discussing sexual health with their children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The toolkit covers four topics:

• Parent–Child Communication
• Adolescent Development
• Internet Safety
• Sexual Assault

https://teenpregnancy.acf.hhs.gov/resources/sexual-health-toolkit-parents-youth-idd

ECHO Autism at CHOP: While You Wait

Every 1st and 3rd Thursday

January - June 2023

10:15-11:30 AM

ECHO Autism at CHOP: While You Wait is an evidence-based virtual community that allows family members of a child awaiting an autism evaluation or access to developmental services to learn about what they can do while they wait for those appointments. A multidisciplinary group of autism and developmental experts will lead the discussion and encourage family participation with questions, suggestions, and polls. Topics will include: what is autism, what to expect during an autism evaluation, how to access important services (e.g. early intervention, special education), and parenting skills for children with developmental differences.

For more information, visit:

https://redcap.chop.edu/surveys/?s=PC8WPYCFMXDYL4K7

The AJ Drexel Autism Institute is excited to offer a support group for fathers of autistic people in partnership with Dr. Robert Naseef, clinical psychologist at Alternative Choices and Dr. Michael Hannon of Montclair State University and GETAC.

Meetings Schedule for 11AM

Dates include:

3/18/4/15, 6/17

Email : AutismInstitute@drexel.edu

for further information

PA Mentor Caregiver Support Group

Dates Include: 3/1/23; 3/15/23; 3/29/23

from 10AM - 11:30AM

Located at: Pa Mentor

3450 High Point Blvd.

Suite 160

Bethlehem, PA 18017

For more information email: sefcik.amyjo@gmail.com

Child care is available with advanced notice

ASLV hosts Zoom meetings for families on:

2/26/23, 3/26/23, 4/23/23, 5/28/23 and 6/25/23

from 7PM - 8:30PM

Zoom: 835 5104 6408

Passcode: SUPPORT

Questions? Email: AustimSocietyLV@gmail.com

PA Parent and Family Alliance

Thursday, 2/23/2023

7PM

Register At:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIlcu-hpzwpH9b2wSQ4QSk_2Pg9wK-DuL9W

Join Zoom Meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87392368443?pwd=dkdkTlNwa3Z0QUZDbHJScE5jTElpUT09

Meeting ID: 873 9236 8443

Passcode: 304837

Questions? Contact:

Anissa Telle at: telleanissa@gmail.com

We have a safe place, meeting EACH MONTH, for you to connect with other caregivers who understand the things you are dealing with and find the support you need as a caregiver.

In this support group, we talk about stress, self-care, family dynamics, and more. We want to care for you as you care for your loved one(s). The last twenty (20) minutes of the meeting will focus on relaxation techniques and your loved ones are welcomed to join us at that time.

Monday, February 20th, 2023

6:30PM to 8:00PM

pafamilynetwork.org/3HbicT7

Faith Lutheran Church

2012 Sullivan Trail, Easton, PA 18040

February 25th 2023

Time: 2-4 PM

Please don’t stay home when you have a chance to connect

with other families. We need each other. For more info or

to RSVP, please contact Leslie at:

leslie.mckelvey@yahoo.com

Any questions? Contact Mimi Ludwig: autismsocietylv@gmail.com

Scan the QR Code on the Flyer or Visit the website below:

https://www.paparentandfamilyalliance.org/upcoming-events