Calling all parents of children ages birth to 5 years old! Join AJE today, March 4th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm for the first of four cohort sessions of our Parent Café in Spring 2021 to connect with other parents of young children. Register Here! Please choose one of the upcoming dates to attend: Cohort 2: March 23rd,...
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TONIGHT – Intersection of Race and Disability Webinar. NEXT MONTH – Cultural Humility and Disability
On March 3, 2021February 3, 2021
AJE is happy to share these webinars from FISA and The Heinz Endowments with families and the professionals who support them. Race + Disability: Understanding Intersectional Oppression on March 3, 2021, 2-3:30pm ET Disability occurs in every ethnic and racial group, yet it is often presented as a “white person’s experience.” This workshop will explore why this...
TODAY! Lead Exposure & Prevention Webinar
On March 3, 2021March 3, 2021
Lead Exposure & Prevention Webinar – March 3 @ 2pm ET As parents or when planning to start a family, it’s important to know and understand how to achieve the best care and health for children, but where do you begin? Right at home! Houses, especially older ones, can be a source of lead exposure. Although...
TOMORROW – Adaptive Physical Activity Webinar
On March 2, 2021March 2, 2021
The Parent Navigator Program is partnering with the Office of the State Superintendent of Education to host a presentation on March 3, 2021 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm EST focusing on helping families of children with special needs integrate physical activity into their daily routine. The presentation will discuss adaptive physical activity techniques/resources and provide demonstrations...
UPDATED FLYER Focus Group: Improving Children’s Behavioral Health Services in DC
On March 2, 2021March 2, 2021
Children’s National Hospital along with several other organizations (including Children’s Law Center, the DC Behavioral Health Association, Health Alliance Network, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Parent Watch, and Total Family Care Coalition), are collaborating on a report that identifies recommendations for improving the behavioral health system for children in DC. For...
March is Developmental Disabilities Month!
On March 2, 2021March 2, 2021
Each March, the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD), and their partners work together to create a social media campaign that highlights the many ways in which people with and without disabilities come together to form strong, diverse communities. The campaign seeks to raise awareness about the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities...
2 Webinars – Intersection of Race and Disability, & Cultural Humility and Disability
On February 26, 2021February 3, 2021
AJE is happy to share these webinars from FISA and The Heinz Endowments with families and the professionals who support them. Race + Disability: Understanding Intersectional Oppression on March 3, 2021, 2-3:30pm ET Disability occurs in every ethnic and racial group, yet it is often presented as a “white person’s experience.” This workshop will explore why this...
Health Services for Children with Special Needs 2021 Wellness Program
On February 26, 2021February 1, 2021
AJE is happy to share this information from our friends at HSCSN. Health Services for Children with Special Needs, Inc. (HSCSN) would like to provide you with updates about their upcoming 2021 Wellness programs and special events during the public health emergency. Join HSCSN as they continue supporting the community through enrichment activities aimed at...
TONIGHT AT 5pm – AJE’s Monthly Special Education Parent Trainings
On February 25, 2021January 14, 2021
Join AJE TONGHT for our monthly parent training series on the last Thursday of Month at 5:00pm EST via Zoom! February’s training on February 25th will be all about the IEP. Our last training in this series will be on March 25th and help prepare for your next IEP meeting. Please check the flyer at the...
LAST SESSION TODAY – Quality Trust “Hot Topics” Webinars for DC Parents and Caregivers – Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment
On February 25, 2021February 9, 2021
Join Quality Trust for the 2021 “Hot Topics” series! They have set up free webinars on topics chosen by people with disabilities and their families. In this series, you will learn practical information and strategies to help people and families in the District to get the most out of available supports and services. Please register...
Advocacy Opportunities for Parents and Youth! **UPDATED to Include Social Media Toolkit**
On February 24, 2021February 26, 2021
During this advocacy season in a time where the District of Columbia is facing numerous budget cuts to the programs and services that help our children most due to recent crises such as COVID-19, it is important that you tell YOUR story. Click here for information about how to tell your story in 6 short...
Free grab-and go meals for all DC youth ages 18 and younger!
On February 24, 2021February 24, 2021
Per updated USDA guidelines, all DC youth ages 18 and younger may receive free grab-and go meals at DCPS and DPR meal site locations through June 30, 2021. Please note that during this period, DC youth are not required to be enrolled DC Public Schools students to receive meals. Effective February 16, 2021, youth and...