Esta publicación es bilingüe. El español sigue a continuación. AJE wants to share with families an online listening event organized by NYMAC to better understand the experiences of families following a positive newborn screening result. Families who are selected for the session will receive a stipend for their time. Click here to register for the event,...
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Accessing SNAP Resources with D.C. Hunger Solutions / Accediendo a los recursos SNAP con D.C. Hunger Solutions
AJE would like to share with families the resources provided by D.C. Hunger Solutions to assist those who may be eligible for SNAP benefits. Please see flyer for further details and share with your networks! AJE le gustaría compartir con las familias los recursos proporcionados por D.C. Hunger Solutions para ayudar a...
MySchoolDC Partner Bulletin – Upcoming deadlines!!
Important Updates for Families Regarding the 2024-25 School Year Lottery Application The 2024-25 school year lottery application period has ended, and families can no longer make changes to their school selections. However, you can adjust the ranking of their chosen schools until March 15, 2024, through their family account. Remember that the way an applicant ranks...
IDEA Advocacy Training and Testimonial recording
AJE invites DC parents/caregivers of children with individualized education programs (IEPs) to participate in this FULLY Virtual two-part training on April 24th from 7pm to 8:30pm. Parents will create an individual advocacy video they can use their own advocacy. Part one is a 1-hour (or less) video of the first half of the training that...
**TOMORROW** CALLING ALL DCPS PARENTS: Join us for the LSAT Collective Meeting on March 12th at 7PM-8:15PM / LLAMANDO A TODOS LOS PADRES DE DCPS: Únase a nosotros para la reunión colectiva de LSAT el 12 de marzo de 7PM-8:15PM
Esta es una publicación bilingüe. El post en español sigue al inglés. AJE invites families to participate in the LSAT Collective Meeting to learn about the Local School Advisory Team in DC Public Schools and discover how LSATs empower parents and teachers to shape educational policies and promote student achievement. Register here and refer to...
CALLING ALL DCPS PARENTS: Join us for the LSAT Collective Meeting on March 12th at 7PM-8:15PM / LLAMANDO A TODOS LOS PADRES DE DCPS: Únase a nosotros para la reunión colectiva de LSAT el 12 de marzo de 7PM-8:15PM
Esta es una publicación bilingüe. El post en español sigue al inglés. AJE invites families to participate in the LSAT Collective Meeting to learn about the Local School Advisory Team in DC Public Schools and discover how LSATs empower parents and teachers to shape educational policies and promote student achievement. Register here and refer to...
DC Bar Pro Bono Center’s Know Your Rights Library Series
AJE is delighted to share this resource with DC families. The DC Bar Pro Bono Center and DC Public Library are collaborating to hold a Know Your Rights Library Series. All sessions will be hosted at the Capitol View Neighborhood Library in Ward 7. This series is tailored to empower our community with essential...
DC Young Adult Financial Empowerment Program Starts on March 14th at 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM at THEARC East Campus
AJE would like to share with families Tzedek DC’s 8-week Young Adult Financial Empowerment Program registration is now open. The program offering workshops and counseling to DC young adults and UDC students in DC, MD, or VA, focusing financial literary and free financial counseling. Please see more information below. Tzedek DC is proud to announce...
Free Legal Clinics with NLSP Attorneys at D.C. Neighborhood Libraries
AJE would like to share this opportunity with our families to participate in free legal clinics facilitated by attorneys from the Neighborhood Legal Services Program (NLSP) at our nearby D.C. neighborhood libraries. Please share this opportunity with your networks, and for additional details, refer to the flyers below and linked here and here. ...
DRDC is recruiting members for the PAIMI Advisory Council
AJE would like to share with families the opportunity to join the PAIMI Council! Please read below for more details. Disability Rights DC (DRDC) is looking for volunteers to join the Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness (PAIMI) Advisory Council! The PAIMI Advisory Council advises DRDC on the work that we do to...
MetroReady Travel Training and System Orientation for People with Disabilities
Does your young person with a disability struggle to move independently around their community? Do you think they might be able to take the train or bus, but you just are not sure? You might want to consider Metro’s Travel Training program, or explore the resources they have to make using public transportation easier for...
Housing resources
AJE does not coordinate housing or homeless services, however, we know that this is something that many families need support with. Therefore, we are sharing these resources other families have found helpful. We hope they are helpful to you. The Landlord Tenant Legal Assistance Network (LTLAN) is often the best place to start. Unrepresented tenants...