Tuesday, April 11th, 2023

10AM

Presentation: Resolving IEP Concerns

THE PEAL Center and PaTTAN

In Person:

The Arc of NEPA 115 Meadow Ave Scranton PA

Zoom Meeting:

ID: 874 8881 1884

Passcode: 364196

LTF19 Information Gathering Form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfrutFKz6Y4uBV-1rWWwTqK3pfYnn_r-RkmgjNk8Q6GifuUIA/viewform

Facebook Information:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064338355609

"Understanding Special Education Funding" with Katie Yost

from The Arc of PA

Join Zoom Meeting:

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

Meeting ID: 935 305 1899

Password: 8GV3Fc

Facebook Information:

https://www.facebook.com/LocalTaskForce20

Join Us on March 22nd, 2023 at 10AM

CLIU21 Director Special Programs and Services Dr. Mark Scott will be presenting on the CLIU21, The Children's Foundation and more!

Join Zoom Meetings at:

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

Meeting ID: 537 878 6005

Passcode: CLIU21

Contact localtaskforce21@gmail.com for more information

March 23, 2023

9:00AM -3:30PM

Wyndham Lancaster Resort and Convention Center, 2300 Lincoln Hwy East, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17602 and online

A one-day conference for parents and professionals, with a unique leadership strand for youth. Event is focused on families living in Adams, Berks, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Fulton, Huntington, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lehigh, Northampton, Perry, and York Counties, but all are welcome to attend.

Virtual Registration at:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VirtualHM

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

We are excited to let you know about PEAL in collaboration with the Arc of Lancaster Lebanon

Thursday, March 23rd from 9AM-3PM

This conference is free for all to attend, with lunch included! Register at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/InPersonHM

Questions? Mary Hartley mhartley@pealcenter.org

Tuesday, April 4th, 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 28th, 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

Wednesday, April 12th, 2023

6:30PM to 8PM

Zoom Webinar

Register at:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jn4taOZAT02SkVCerD4hVg

Guest Presenters: Dr. Domenico Cavaiuolo with East Stroudsburg University & Angela Murphy, Esq. with Murphy & Murphy, P.C.

• Best practices as they relate to transition services;
• Student & family rights during the transition process;
• The transition grid in the IEP;
• How to design an individual transition plan and more!

*Registration is required!

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

If you have a topic you or your loved one would like more information on:

https://arcoflehighnorthampton.org/training-request/

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/

Website:

http://www.thearcnepa.org/

The Arc of NEPA Brochure:

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

Any Questions? Please Contact:

Roseann Polishan, rpolishan@thearcnepa.org

Mandy Colville, mcolville@thearcnepa.org

Katie Foley, kfoley@thearcnepa.org

Arc of NEPA Facebook Information:

Virtual Advocacy Series

Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023

Guest Presenter:

Brian Habermehl

Self Advocates Director -The Arc Susquehanna Valley

This presentation includes:

Discussing self advocacy skills for those with developmental disabilities and how to put these skills to work

Here is an article about Brian for some background:

https://www.dailyitem.com/news/local_news/helping-others-help-themselves-northumberland-man-with-cerebral-palsy-leads-by-example/article_bd62741b-accd-5b50-b45c-f1ae4bb0c311.html

Register at:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsd-qhpzkuHdYIQzOPVq6JRmsorECKPtW1

Any Questions? Please Contact:

Roseann Polishan, rpolishan@thearcnepa.org

Mandy Colville, mcolville@thearcnepa.org

Katie Foley, kfoley@thearcnepa.org

For more information visit: https://thearcpa.org/

Sign up Here for Action Alerts:

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

ACRE Making Employment Work:

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

Discovery Training:

3/22/23-3/24/23 from 9AM to 3:30PM

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

March 28th, 2023 at 5:30PM

For More Information: bit.ly/joinimcc

Disability Acceptance Through Literature!

thearcpa.org/includeme/bookstudy/

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. If you know of any families, individuals, or providers who you feel would like to be a part of what we do.

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

Please join from your computer, tablet or smartphone:

https://meet.goto.com/955279141

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

Join in and show your support and wear ORANGE this month!

iCanBike Event!

July 10th through July 14th

To learn more about how to participate as a rider or

volunteer e-mail: bike@passnepa.org

Or you can Register Online at:

https://icanshine.org/ican-bike-milford-pa/

FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO:

https://icanshine.org/ican-bike-milford-pa/

Registration Information:

Registration cost is $35.00 for Challenger Division

Registration ends Friday April 14th 2023

Register online at: https://active.leagueone.com/Olr/Pages/Welcome.aspx?ClubId=14524

Questions? Contact: baseball@passnepa.org

Date: April 8th, 2023

Time: 9:30AM

Location: 521 Bridge Street Lehighton, PA 18235

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

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

For more information visit: www.nepainclusive.org

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.

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

Please use the link to view the entire newsletter:

https://mailchi.mp/achieva/november-trust-matters-5236120?e=f0c50cc957

https://mailchi.mp/achieva/compass3-16-23?e=f0c50cc957

DeSales Community Wellness

and Physical Therapy Clinic

Chappuis Hall, lower level

2755 Station Ave

Center Valley, PA 18034

610-282-2665

dptclinic@desales.edu

April 6th, 2023 at 6PM

Free Webinar: Register at:

https://cparc.org/event-registration

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

Remaining Dates Include:

Tuesday, March 23rd, 2023: Northwest Region

Monday, March 27th, 2023: Southeast Region

8:30AM-4PM

Join a summit near you!

Register At:

pafamilynetwork.org/marchsummits

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

Autism Society LV in collaboration with The Arc of Lehigh and Northampton Counties, The PEAL Center, OVR and LVCIL present:

3/28/23 6:30PM: Not Just A Form

Register at:

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

4/12/23 6:30PM: ARC: Transition from School to Adulthood

Register at:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jn4taOZAT02SkVCerD4hVg

4/25/23 6:00PM: Office of Vocational Rehabilitation

Register at: https://forms.gle/jKt2V6vJ9ePTYFNX8

5/17/23 6:00PM: Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living

Register at: https://forms.gle/jKt2V6vJ9ePYTFNX8

Urban Air-Trexlertown

Sunday, April 30th, 2023

10AM to 12PM

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

Urban Air Calendar:

https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/embed?src=j4rlnrib5m47g4e5oar5lr800g@group.calendar.google.com

Camp Via is going to have a virtual night:

Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023

6PM-7PM

Email Alivia Sinko: A.Sinko@vianet.org

For more information on Camp Via contact:

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

Join Us on Zoom on March 23rd, 2023 from 1PM -3:30PM

If you have questions, contact familytrust@achieva.info or

call us at 412.995.5000 x565

Friday, May 5th, 2023 from 10AM to 2PM

For more information, visit: www.lehighvalleymhwalk.org

FREE EVENT!

Walker Registration deadline: March 31st, 2023

Register at: www.missamazing.org

Email questions to: Mel Maresca, State Director

pa@missamazing.org

http://tracking.wordfly.com/view?sid=MTE5Ml80OTkzNl81NTIyXzczNzk&promo=

https://mcandrewslaw.com/category/news/

Friday, April 21st, 2023

9AM to 1PM

Register with: QR on the Flyer

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

Brighter Days is a company that services individuals with Intellectual Disabilities. We currently service 7 counties in South Eastern Pennsylvania, and we are looking to expand!

484-294-7467

Tabitha Nagle

Program Specialist

www.yourbrighterdays.com

tnagle@yourbrighterdays.com

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

Paula Kluth Ed.D.

April 25th, 2023

8AM-2PM

Register at:

https://aepconnections.com/webinar-registrations/youre-going-to-love-this-kid-4-25-23/

March 29th, 2023 from 2PM-3PM

Submit your questions to Bob Williams: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSczzSUm_R4lVK4BuTOCuvfxfQsifsoLAbHXRB7CoJIr-YzBBw/viewform

Register at:

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

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

Join LVPG Adult and Pediatric Psychiatry

1259 Cedar Crest Blvd., Allentown PA

Group therapy sessions beginning in March. This group is designed to enable appropriate peer interactions and practical skills related to getting along with peers and working cooperatively in a group setting. The group will also provide education about emotions that are commonly associated with adolescents who experience social deficits and learn how to manage their anxiety utilizing relaxation skills.

Therapist facilitated group for ages 13-17

To register, call 610-402-5900

Please see the attachment below with more information on this incredible opportunity!

More Questions? Reach Out To:

Victoria Bastidas

Victoriabastidas01@gmail.com

Visit PA Mentor at:

https://www.pa-mentor.com/

Questions? Contact Tara Lowe:

610-867-6173 ext. 5135

taralowe@sevitahealth.com

Watch UNSEEN on Saturday, March 25th, 2023 at Vinfen's virtual Moving Images Film Festival!

Unseen will play at 12:20PM-1:55PM

Followed by a panel discussion with @Jess Ronne.

Registration is FREE!

(Professionals can even get CE credits!)

https://vinfen.org/moving-images-film-festival/

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:

4/15/23; 6/17/23

Email : AutismInstitute@drexel.edu

for further information

PA Mentor Caregiver Support Group

Dates Include: 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:

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

Thursday, March 23rd, 2023

Parent of Adult Children Support Group

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.

Visit Us For More Information:

https://www.visionforequality.org/

Dates Include: 3/14; 4/11; 5/09; 6/13/23

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