November

NPSD is hosting a Mental Health and Wellness Resource Fair to help families, community members and employees connect with resources for your whole self.

Location: Pennbrook Middle School Gym (1201 North Wales Road, North Wales, PA 19454)

Experts, including mental health providers, wellness coaches, nutritionists, fitness trainers and much more will provide information, resources and/or interactive sessions to help with all aspects of a person's health.

Participating partners:

Brook Glen Behavioral Hospital
Horsham Mental Health Clinic
Newport Academy Residential Treatment Facility - Teen Substance Abuse
SMart Center Outpatient - Selective Mutism Anxiety & Related Disorders
Embark Residential Treatment Facility - Teens and Families
Renfrew - Eating Disorder Treatment
Center for Loss and Bereavement
Free & Fearless Parenting
Rising Sun Therapy - Outpatient for women suffering from anxiety and depression
The Reclaim Collective - Recurrent Depressive and Emotional Disturbance Counseling
Anue - Recurrent Depressive and Emotional Disturbance Counseling
Sanare Today - Intensive Outpatient
A Mission for Michael - Recurrent Depressive and Emotional Disturbance Counseling
Thrive Wellness Coach - Nutrition Counseling
Why Fit
Eclipse - Art Therapy
Buxmont Counseling - Faith-Guided Counseling Center
The Center for Neuropsychology and Counseling

Monday, November 6, 2023, from 5:30-6:30 PM: Chestnut Hill's Neurodiversity Info Session (Virtual)

Are you interested in the Chestnut Hill College Neurodiversity Program? Please join us for a Virtual Information Session to have your questions answered! We will cover:

Application and Admission into the Program
College Resources for Success Program components / reimbursements
Credit bearing support opportunities
Individual support opportunities
Cohort events and engagement on campus
Internship & Employment support opportunities
CHC's vision and commitment to an affirming and inclusive campus

Registration Form

Monday, November 6, 2023, from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM: PA Family Network presents "Waiver Basics- Part 1"

Join the PA Family Network in this 2-part workshop to learn how waivers can support your loved one.

Target Audience: Families with individuals just entering the system

Address the importance of having a vision of your loved one’s needs to live a good life
Basic information of how to register, apply and access waiver services

Registration link

Monday, November 6, 2023, from 7:00-8:00 PM: PA Family Network presents "Technology and Remote Supports: Living an Everyday Life"

Remote Supports offer a unique opportunity for participants to be independent, and also have the support they need and want to live their life the way they want to live it! There are so many misconceptions regarding Remote Supports and how it can be used.

Join the PA Family Network to see examples of how Remote Supports can impact a participant’s life. Workshop Participants will have an understanding of Remote Supports Workshop; understand the different scenarios in which Remote supports can be used; understand the pros and cons of Remote Supports

Registration link

Tuesday, November 7, 2023, from 1:00-2:00 PM: PA Family Network presents "Technology and Remote Supports: Living an Everyday Life"

Registration link

Wednesday, November 8, 2023, from 6:30-8:30 PM: PA Family Network presents "Peace of Mind Long Term Planning"

Join the PA Family Network in this interactive workshop to: Get information and strategies on handling Long Term Planning* (*Legal or financial advice cannot be offered.)

Identify services/supports so you and your loved one can live a good life

Registration link

Wednesday, November 8, 2023, from 6:00-7:30 PM: JCHAI Open House

Judith Creed Horizons for Achieving Independence (JCHAI) welcomes you to our first post-COVID Open House, to be held in-person at JCHAI in Bryn Mawr, PA (details below). We kindly request registration at the provided link below or by contacting Dr. Beth Rosenwasser, Director of Community Engagement and Program Development (directions will be emailed).

Since 1987, JCHAI has provided educational, vocational, social, and supported living services to adults with neurodiversities. During that time, we have led the way in the creation of support models to empower adults to set a course for their future and define the life they want to live, for themselves, and as valued contributors in the community. Learn more at www.jchai.org

PRESENTATION: Come to hear presentations by JCHAI members, board member parents, our executive director, and staff leadership. Q & A to follow. Light refreshments served. WHO Neurodiverse Adults and Family Caregivers are welcome to this program.

LOCATION: JCHAI Swartz Education Center 274 South Bryn Mawr Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

REGISTRATION REQUIRED | QUESTIONS LINK for registration: Registration form link

Questions, changes, or registration: contact Dr. Beth Rosenwasser, Director of Community Engagement & Program Development at BethRosenwasser@jchai.org or (215) 498-1270

Saturday, November 11, 2023 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM: Spring-Ford Resource Expo

Spring-Ford Area High School, 350 South Lewis Road, Royersford

Join the A Team, SEPAC, and SFASD for a family fun day this October. The event will include family-friendly activities, raffles, and a resource fair that highlights local special needs service providers. This is a great opportunity to share your programs and services with local families and community members.

Current vendors include:

Ivy Rehab for Kids
1847Financial Special Needs Planning Team
Cradle of Liberty Council, Boy Scouts of America
Camp Innabah
The Institute for Behavior Change
Kesselman Clinical Associates
The Barn at Spring Brook Farm
Potential Discoveries
Elmwood Park Zoo
Focused Approach
Developmental Fitness Company
Meatball Man and Hoagie Boy Book series
Chester County Council Scouting Special Needs Camporee
The Pathway School
FamilyWorx
I Have Asperger’s
Variety-The Children's Charity of the Delaware Valley
OVR - Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
Belmont Behavioral Health
PEAL Center
Kaleidoscope Family Solutions

Saturday, November 11, 2023, from 5:30-9:00 PM: NPPSEA Glow Dance Party Fundraiser

Hosted by North Penn Parents Special Education Alliance

Location: NPHS Senior Cafe (Snyder Road Entrance)

$5 per person at the door

Food/drinks available for purchase

Raffle baskets will be available

*Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult

Monday, November 13, 2023, from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM: PA Family Network presents "Waiver Basics- Part 2"

Join the PA Family Network in this 2-part workshop to learn how waivers can support your loved one.

Target Audience: Families with individuals just entering the system

Individual Supports Plan (ISP) Basics
Overview of waiver services
For those who need more detailed waiver information, please look for our Advanced Waiver Workshop

Registration link

Tuesday, November 14, 2023 from 1:00-3:00 PM OR 6:30-8:30 PM: PA Family Network presents "Using Technology to Maximize Potential"

Technology has the potential to impact how everyone lives their lives day-today. In this workshop we’ll explore ways that assistive technology, remote supports and teleservices can impact and improve the life of a participant – promoting independence, self-reliance, self-advocacy and more.

Participants will understand the differences between assistive technology, remote supports and teleservices Participants will be provided examples of increased independence through the use of technology Resources will be provided to encourage further individual investigation.

1:00-3:00 PM registration

6:30-8:30 PM registration

Tuesday, November 14, 2023 from 4:30-5:30 PM: Arcadia University's REAL Certificate Open House and Information Session (in-person)

The REAL Certificate is a 2 year inclusive post-secondary program for students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and is for students who are not able to access college by meeting typical entrance criteria. Students must be between the ages of 18-26 at the start of the program. Students in the program audit traditional college classes, participate in vocational and social experiences, and have the option to commute or live on campus.

When: Tuesday, November 14th at 4:30 PM

Where: Brubaker Hall, Room 101

Arcadia University

450 S. Easton Road

Glenside, PA 19038

Click to register: https://forms.gle/Uz5cjzBjtzZj1YBY9

Tuesday, November 14, 2023 from 7:30-8:30 PM: College Transition Series with Elizabeth C. Hamblet: College Accommodations: Why They Change and What is Commonly Available (or Not)

College Accommodations: Why They Change and What is Commonly Available (or Not): A focus on college accommodations, which includes a short legal background, an overview of differences between the K-12 model and college model, a longer discussion of what accommodations are and aren’t commonly available, and a walk through of a registration process and form, including information about what students have to do after they register and what documentation they have to provide

Advance registration required

Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 6:00 PM: PATF's "Money Talks: How to Talk to Your Children About Money"

Presented by the Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation: Explore PATF's new Family Companion to Centers and Sensibility and hear from a panel of parents who created the Family Companion about strategies, topcs, and activities for introducing money concepts to children.

Advance registration required

ASL, CART, and Spanish interpretation will be provided.

Monday, November 20, 2023 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM: PA Family Network presents "Using LifeCourse to Plan and Problem Solve"

Join the PA Family Network in this interactive workshop to: Identify service/supports so your loved one can live an Everyday Life. Learn to use the LifeCourse framework and tools to plan for your future

Registration

Monday, November 20, 2023 from 1:00-2:00 PM OR 7:00-8:00 PM: PA Family Network presents "Technology and Employment: Working Together"

One place that technology often gets overlooked is a place of employment! There are options for learning the job, helping with the job, communicating on the job, and so much more! Join the PA Family Network as we discuss some of the ways technology can be of benefit on the job and what needs to be considered.

Participants will understand some of the ways that technology and employment can work cohesively.

Participants will understand the necessary guidelines for procuring technology for employment

Resources will be made available for additional information on technology and employment

1:00-2:00 PM registration

7:00-8:00 PM registration

Monday, November 20, 2023 from 7:00-8:30 PM: Families CCAN: November Resource Meeting: Creating Community-Based Housing (via Zoom)

Community-based housing opportunities for adults with disabilities can be hard to find. Join us on November 20th as we discuss community-based housing solutions.

Our guest, Bill Meltzer, will share lessons he has learned as a member of The Housing Initiative. The Housing Initiative is a a parent-led movement dedicated to creating affordable and inclusive housing for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) in Allentown, PA. Their building project is now underway. It will offer affordable community-based housing opportunities to adults with and without

disabilities.

This meeting is free and open to all. Registration is required. To learn more and to register, click here.

Monday, November 27, 2023, starting at 6:30 PM: Montgomery County (PA)'s Office of Developmental Disabilities Webinar: "Dual Diagnosis"

The Developmental Disabilities Committee is a standing committee of the MH / Developmental Disabilities Board. Members are appointed by the Board with representation from families, providers of services, interested members of the community and self-advocates. The Developmental Disabilities Committee advises both the Board and the County Developmental Disabilities Office on issues affecting the Developmental Disabilities system.

Our Purpose: To promote the development of quality services for individuals with Developmental Disabilities by considering issues relating to the county Developmental Disabilities program. The Developmental Disabilities Committee will monitor the quality of existing services, determine the ongoing needs of individuals with Developmental Disabilities, and develop partnerships with supports coordination, advocacy groups, educational and provider agencies, and the community at large.

Dr. Nicholas DeMarco, Director of IDD Mental Health Supports
Philadelphia Coordinated Health Care

If you are interested in attending any of these meetings, please call 610-292-5040 to register or email Gerry Feeny. A Zoom link will be provided.

Tuesday, November 28, 2023, from 6:30-8:30 PM: PA Family Network presents "Waiver Basics- Part 1"

Join the PA Family Network in this 2-part workshop to learn how waivers can support your loved one.

Target Audience: Families with individuals just entering the system

Address the importance of having a vision of your loved one’s needs to live a good life
Basic information of how to register, apply and access waiver services

Registration link

Wednesday, November 29, 2023, from 6:30-8:30 PM: PA Family Network presents "Waiver Basics- Part 2"

Join the PA Family Network in this 2-part workshop to learn how waivers can support your loved one.

Target Audience: Families with individuals just entering the system

Individual Supports Plan (ISP) Basics
Overview of waiver services
For those who need more detailed waiver information, please look for our Advanced Waiver Workshop

Registration link

Thursday, November 30, 2023, from 12:00 PM-2:00 PM: PA Family Network presents "Transitions Through the Lifespan- Achieve Your Vision in Any Stage of Life"

Join the PA Family Network in this interactive workshop to:

Obtain information and identify services, supports, and resources
Utilize the LifeCourse Framework to plan for transitions in early childhood, school age, high school, adulthood, aging, and through medical transitions

Registration

Thursday, November 30, 2023, through Saturday, December 2, 2023: Variety Holiday Lane

Variety Club's Holiday Lane is a family-friendly even for all ages! Admission includes walking the lane, complimentary cup of hot chocolate, live entertainment, and a visit with Santa. Additional activities include hot food, cider, kids' games, s'mores, amazing raffle baskets, and a holiday bazaar of handmade items by Variety kids.

Purchase your tickets here