Vision For Equality

Birth- Five Caregiver Support Group, Third Friday
2024-08-16 12:30 - 13:30, 2024-09-20 12:30 - 13:30, 2024-10-18 12:30 - 13:30, 2024-11-15 12:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | PA
Do you live in Philadelphia and care for a child five years old or younger with an intellectual/developmental disability or autism? We want to help support you! Connect with other caregivers who “get it”, learn tips on reducing stress and taking care of yourself as a caregiver.
Register Here- https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrf-igqTkuE9R0HZFROEqf5UPseeN8UOi_

Early Education Staff- What to Know, What to Say, and How to Support Children with Disabilities
2024-08-20 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-08-26 17:30 - 19:00 | PA
The Philadelphia Family Support Projects at Vision for Equality would like to invite Philadelphia early education staff and leaders in to a virtual learning and collaboration opportunity. We help families find and navigate supports and services for their loved ones with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), including autism such as applying for medical assistance, finding a preschool or daycare, applying for waivers, or acquiring supports in their homes like home health services and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). We also provide individual peer support, support group meetings, and trainings for caregivers.
We would like to support you as your organization as you create inclusive settings for all children to learn and thrive. As such, we are offering a free workshop for your team.
What to Know, What to Say, and How to Support Children with Disabilities will cover:

How to understand disability through the models of disability.
How to foster a sense of belonging in your classroom.
How inclusion benefits everyone.
How to talk about disability with your students.
How to facilitate full participation for all students (and the resources available to support you in that).
How to refer families for additional support.

This workshop will be offered twice, but you only have to register once. Everyone who registers will receive the link to the recording and a copy of the presentation.
Tuesday, August 20th @ 10-11:30 AM: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkdeusrD4pE9KhKfLHZlL92MdxFTGuf8dN
Monday, August 26th @ 5:30-7:00 PM: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwscuiorjsqGdMp0iNMHnkFYDecCNN8EL2P

Voters Information Day
2024-08-20 11:00 - 13:00 | Vision for Equality Offices, 718 Arch St 6N, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
Vision for Equality – Philadelphia Parent Support Groups (PPSG), EnVision New Possibilities and Speaking for Ourselves are holding a Voters Information Day. There will be information on Registering to Vote, learning how to use a voting machine, how to request a mail-in ballot and more. The Guest Speaker will be Lisa M. Deeley, from the Philadelphia County Board of Elections. To Register, please email Carol Costello, ccostello@visionforequality.org or call 215-702-1601.
The Event will be held at Vision for Equality, 718 Arch Street, 6N, Philadelphia, PA 19106
If you have any questions, please call Doreatha Davis at 215-702-1600.
If you cannot attend in person, we will be streaming this event live via Facebook.

Birth- Five Support Group, First Tuesday
2024-09-03 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-10-01 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-11-05 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-12-03 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-01-07 18:30 - 19:30 | PA
Do you live in Philadelphia and care for a child five years old or younger with an intellectual/developmental disability or autism? We want to help support you! Connect with other caregivers who “get it”, learn tips on reducing stress and taking care of yourself as a caregiver.
Register Here- https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcvcOmvqDgvHtXXNPFdPlUF7kU0wq8Z2LB2

Philladelphia Caregiver Support Group- First Saturday
2024-09-07 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-05 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-11-02 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-12-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual, PA, United States
We have a safe place for you to connect with other caregivers who understand the things you are dealing with and find the support you need as a caregiver. A place to connect with others to talk about stress, self-care, family dynamics, and more.

For more information- Contact Program Manager: Chou Hallegra challegra@visionforequality.org

Register Here- https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqfuCspz8oGNWX6OP-bzgmjHc8EnJ1DxHK

Nurture the Nuturer
2024-09-17 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-09-25 12:00 - 13:00 | PA
September is self-care month! Being a caregiver is stressful and it’s easy to overlook our own needs as we care for others, which can increase our stress. Finding time and energy to nurture ourselves can be hard, but it’s not impossible. Join us for this 1h interactive workshop to learn how stress can impact our brains, identify your wellness needs, and discover simple ideas to nurture yourself in different domains of life. We will also walk you through how to create an easy self-care plan that you can implement right away so that you can be your best self! This workshop will be offered twice but you only have to register once. All who register will receive the recording and a copy of the presentation.
Tuesday, September 17th from 6-7pm: https://bit.ly/4fZ8TFj
Wednesday, September 25th from 12:00-1:00pm: https://bit.ly/4dR2Oca

Workshop for All Caregivers: Identifying Your “Quality of Life” Team
2024-10-14 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-10-26 10:30 - 11:30 | PA
Workshop for All Caregivers: Identifying Your “Quality of Life” Team
In life, everyone needs someone. We simply do not know it all, and it’s humanly impossible to physically do it all. The need for support, resources, a listening ear—all things that caregivers, specifically, need in order to maintain a quality life. Who do you have in your life that helps you build and maintain a good quality of life?
This workshop presents ways to identify a team of people who can help you create a quality life. Join us from the comfort of your home, and let’s learn and thrive together!
This presentation will be offered twice but you only need to register once. A recording will be sent to all who register.
Dates:
Monday 10/14 @ 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Register Here: bit.ly/3AX2Kt6
Saturday 10/26 @ 10:30 – 11:30AM
Register Here: bit.ly/4en22DX

Caregiving & Executive Functioning: Birth- Five Workshop
2024-10-22 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-10-24 18:30 - 19:30 | PA
Everyday challenges can take a toll on anyone, but caregivers face extra challenges. We strive for a balanced lifestyle in order to keep our families running smoothly. Achieving that balance relies heavily on our executive functioning (i.e. organizing, planning, and time management). It can feel as though we are the default person for everything our families need. Join us as we discuss key strategies of executive functioning and supporting strategies for your role as a caregiver. We will also cover activities for supporting executive functioning in children under 5.
This presentation will be offered twice but you only need to register once. A recording will be sent to all who register.
Dates:
Tuesday, October 22nd @ 1:00PM-2:00PM
Register Here- bit.ly/3XG7s7x
Thursday, October 24th@ 6:30PM – 7:30 PM
Register Here- bit.ly/3XsdMy2

Navigating the holidays with your child with disabilities, Birth- Five Workshop
2024-11-12 12:30 - 13:30, 2024-11-21 18:30 - 19:30 | PA
The holiday seasons are not easy for our children. There are valid reasons. New foods, fancy clothes, schedule changes, sparkling holiday lights, and new experiences. Join us as we discuss ways to minimize the stress and enjoy the holidays with your child with an intellectual or developmental disability, including autism.
Tuesday, November 12th
12:30pm- 1:30pm
Register Here- bit.ly/4eVRV9C
Saturday, November 21st
6:30pm- 7:30pm
Register Here- bit.ly/3ZXZx7i

Important Safety Considerations for Those with Disabilities and Their Caregivers
2024-11-19 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-11-23 10:30 - 23:30 | PA
Caregivers of those with disabilities and people with disabilities themselves face incredible safety challenges. Join us this month as we empower one another with support and solutions to our unique safety challenges.
We will discuss:

Suggestions for safety challenges in the community
Suggestions for safety challenges at home

Tuesday, November 19th
6:30pm- 7:30pm
Register Here- bit.ly/4dM29bG

Saturday, November 23rd
1:30pm-2:30pm
Register Here- bit.ly/4eV4DVR

Birth- Five Support Group, Third Friday
2024-12-20 12:30 - 13:30 | PA

Birth- Five Caregiver Support Group, Third Thursday
2025-01-16 10:00 - 11:00 | PA
Do you live in Philadelphia and care for a child five years old or younger with an intellectual/developmental disability or autism? We want to help support you! Connect with other caregivers who “get it”, learn tips on reducing stress and taking care of yourself as a caregiver.
Register Here- https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0oceGgqjIrHNKkCJI4b6xHXBbl8aME5ehq#/registration

Pursuing Personal Goals While Caregiving
2025-01-22 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-01-27 18:30 - 19:30 | PA
New year, new you!

As many set goals for themselves at the beginning of the year, many of us find it hard to pursue personal goals due to the many responsibilities we have as caregivers. This year, we want to encourage you to think about yourself as well. You too can have a meaningful life as you care for your loved one. Join us as we discuss setting and achieving personal goals, in hopes to lead us to our best selves yet! This workshop will be offered twice but you only have to register once. All who register will receive the recording and a copy of the presentation.

Wednesday, January 22- https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtdeGgqT4pHdIBHTiir2MWORAVNABLtfO4
Monday, January 27- https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0vc-mppzovHNVM7vAEco9UkNmkNoJX6DOG#/registration
