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Love Kids? Become a Respite Care Provider for Kids with Disabilities!

Jul 10th, 2023 by

Love Children? Learn how to care for children with disabilities- Only $99!

Young woman and young boy using a wheelchair smile and play with blocks together. Text reads "Become a Respite Care Provider. CaringTeens Training"

CARING TEENS WANTED! The FIRST and ONLY respite care training for teenagers in the nation

Learn to care for children with disabilities, especially designed for students aged 13 -19. Includes a Caring Teens Certificate.

CARING CAMPUS RESPITE CARE TRAINING PROGRAM

The CARING CAMPUS respite care training program is designed for young adults and college students interested in providing respite care services for families of children who have disabilities. Includes a Caring Campus Certificate.

RESPITE CARES! RESPITE CARE TRAINING PROGRAM

The RESPITE CARES! respite care training program is designed for adults interested in providing respite care services for families of children who have disabilities. Includes a Respite Cares! Certificate.

You will gain enough knowledge with these Respite Care Training Programs to feel confident and empowered to offer your services to families who really need you.

Sign up to take one of our respite care training programs:

To acquire job skills

For a great resume builder for future employment

If you are a day care professional and want to learn more about children with disabilities

If you want to a follow a career path into the special education or health care field

Caring Communities Disabilities Training Center offers a variety of VERY AFFORDABLE training opportunities to increase your knowledge of children living with disabilities, chronic illness and mental health issues.

We specialize in trainings that prepares individuals to offer first-rate care for children who have mild to moderate disabilities. Caring for a child with special needs can be a 24-hour-a-day job, with limited downtime to take care of family matters, catch a movie or just relax on the sofa. Parents of children with disabilities desperately need a break to rest, relieve stress and get re-energized. Respite care for a child with disabilities is something that every parent asks for, but few ever receive.

Unlike families of typical children, who can hire a traditional child care provider, respite care requires someone with training and confidence to tend to the child’s individual needs.

Training Topics include:
• Role and responsibility of the Respite Care Provider
• Disability information and awareness
• Communication issues
• Behavior management
• Safety
• Seizures
• Assistive/adaptive equipment
and much much more!

ENROLL NOW! https://caring-communities.teachable.com

Mona Freedman RN, CNLCP
Executive Director/Founder
Caring Communities
1341 West Liberty Road
Sykesville, MD 21784
Office: 410.549.5707
Toll Free: 1.866.227.4644
Fax: 410.549.6467
mona@caringcommunities.org
http://www.caringcommunities.org

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Disability community convenings to develop a Disability Equity Scorecard

Jul 6th, 2023 by

Want to help advance equity for people with disabilities in your community?  

 

The Maryland Disability Equity Scorecard Project is seeking adults with disabilities to participate in community convenings. The goal of this project is to create a method for assessing and comparing how equitable and inclusive communities are for children and adults with disabilities. The result will be an accessible and publicly available data system and set of community-level scorecards. This project is led by the Johns Hopkins Disability Health Research Center in partnership with Clear Impact.  

 

We invite interested adults with disabilities living in the United States to complete apre-registration form by July 17th. 

 

These convenings will explore what equity means to the disability community, and how disability equity should be measured. While this project is currently focused on Maryland, the goal is to expand nationally. You do not have to live in Maryland to participate.  

 

Two virtual community convenings will be held on the dates below. Participants are requested to attend both sessions:  

  • Monday, September 18th from noon to 2:30 ET 
  • Tuesday, October 24th from noon to 2:30 ET 

 

CART and ASL interpreters will be provided at both convenings, and materials will be shared in accessible formats.   

Accessible PDF Flier

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Live OrCam Demo

Jul 5th, 2023 by

This Saturday (7/8), join the DC Assistive Technology Program for a live demonstration of the OrCam Read and the OrCam My Eye! After the demo, attendees can get some hands-on experience with the devices, and have their questions answered by onsite OrCam experts.
 
Where: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 1st floor (New Books room)
901 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
 
When: Saturday, July 8, 2023, 11am-3:30pm
To Register, contact 410-908-0185 or stacey.crown@orcam.com
 
Woman sitting leisurely holding an open book and wearing the OrCam Read. Join us for a free OrCam demonstration. Experience OrCam MyEye and OrCam Read hosted by DCATP and MLK Jr. Memorial Library. The DC Assistive Technology Program (DCATP) is a city-wide program whose goal is to enhance independence, productivity and inclusion for all District residents with disabilities. We accomplish this goal by providing education, experience and empowerment in the selection, procurement and use of assistive technology devices and services. We are here to assist individuals, family members, service providers, government agencies and community organizations. DCATP Logo

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DC AT Program’s 2nd Annual Smart Home Exhibit

Jun 30th, 2023 by

The D.C. Assistive Technology Program, in partnership with the D.C. Public Library, invites you to their 2nd Annual Smart Home Exhibit. This is a free event. It will take place on Saturday, July 8, 2023. The exhibit will be in the New Books Room (1st floor) at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.   Learn ways to make innovative home technology accessible for persons with disabilities!

Smart Home Exhibit Accessible Flyer PDF

Smart Home Exhibit Flyer

 

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Webinar: Funding Adapted Vehicles

Jun 27th, 2023 by

Funding Adapted Vehicles

A Webinar To Answer All Your Adapted Vehicle Questions

From in-state to national funding resources, drivers training courses to understanding insurance, we’ll cover all the basics to help consumers make the most informed decisions when it comes to needing and buying an adapted vehicle, from start to finish.

June 29 10am – 11am EST &

July 11 3pm – 4pm EST

 

The Essential Maryland Guide to Funding Adapted Vehicles

Download the fully accessible Essential Maryland Guide to Funding Adapted Vehicles.

From driving programs to vehicle vendors, grants and loans to insurance, this guide covers all the elements of getting into and getting to own an adapted vehicle.

 

Ready to Apply for a Loan?

You can easily and securely Apply online here!

Or download the application and submit by email to mdtap.atlp@maryland.gov

AT Financial Loan Program

The Assistive Technology Financial Loan Program helps Maryland residents with disabilities and their families qualify for low-interest loans to buy assistive technology equipment that will help them live, work, and learn more independently. 

ATLP Website

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Thrive with ARTIE Seeking Teens and Adults with Autism for Focus Group

Jun 26th, 2023 by

Tired of using apps that don’t work?

Have you ever wanted to provide feedback on the apps being created to provide support teens and adults with autism? Well, here is your opportunity to help us gain valuable insights on how we can design Thrive with ARTIE to support every learner!

Thrive with Artie is looking for teens and adults (ages 12 and up) to test the courses, games, and learning simulations created in their app.

Who Should Participate?

If you are a parent, counselor, therapist, educator, or vocational rehabilitation specialist; Thrive with ARTIE is the app you’ve been waiting for! By participating in the app test and focus groups, you will help the Thrive with Artie team:

  • Obtain insight into how your teen or adult with autism learns;

  • Identify the impact of scenario-based learning for retention of life skills and executive functioning;

  • Identify learning trends and behaviors;

  • Create content that is suitable for learner across the autism spectrum;

  • Create an inclusive environment that fosters independent learning; and

  • Improve the long-term outcome for  teens and adults living with autism.

SIGN UP TO LEARN MORE!

 

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