The endeavor of PERK is to create social and support connections between adults who are raising children with special needs. PERK events are facilitated by professionals from the JFS Special Needs Resource Team and are designed to give parents tools and support for everyday challenges. Topic: Tea With The Teachers We provide the teachers, you […]
Saturday, February 19, 2022 9:30am Join Congregation Beth Torah as they celebrate their members of all abilities and host residents of CHAI. Congregation Beth Torah: 720 W. Lookout Drive, Richardson TX 75080 Stream the service: https://www.congregationbethtorah.org/services
Wednesday, February 23, 2022 7:00pm - 8:00pm Zoom Learn practical steps for teachers and parents to support children ages 3-10 during difficult times. Join Simone Martens for this 1 hour presentation on methods of teaching self-regulation with a live question and answer session. Professional Presenters: Simone Martens, MS, LPC, RPT is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist. […]
Wednesday, February 23, 2022 (Opening Ceremony) 6:00pm Thursday, February 24, 2022 (Advocacy Day) 12:00pm - 3:00pm Unite with thousands of compassionate community members in fighting the societal stigma surrounding individuals with disabilities. There is strength in numbers. Together, we can make a powerful impact – advancing the public policies that support the health and well-being […]
Thursday, February 24, 2022 7:00pm Temple Emanu-El: 8500 Hillcrest Rd, Dallas, TX 75225 Join Temple Emanu-El for an in-person book discussion and a screening of the movie The Reason I Jump. Written by Naoki Higashida, a thirteen-year-old boy with autism, The Reason I Jump is a memoir that demonstrates how an autistic mind thinks, feels, […]
Sunday, February 27 3:30pm Join Congregation Shearith Israel for a virtual Celebration for All Abilities. This event is open to all and will take place online. Email Sarah Lipinsky at slipinsky@shearith.org for Zoom link.
