Vision For Equality

Family Forum- Focus Group on Telehealth
2023-01-18 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | PA, United States
Join our FOCUS GROUP to give The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) and the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) feedback on telehealth!
.Focus group questions will be designed around these themes:
-Understanding the Stakeholder Experience:
-Current care and potential barriers to delivering/receiving telehealth services for individuals with ID/A
-Behavioral Health services for telehealth in Pennsylvania for individuals with ID/A.
-Technology use, current regulations, and data.
-Best practices and what stakeholders would like to learn.
To register- https://zoom.us/…/tJAvdOurqTMtGtLfVMYa594oUCSbg9nUlYb9

Emergency Preparedness: Re-Engagement and Readiness
2023-01-17 12:00 - 14:00 | PA, United States
What is Emergency Preparedness really? It’s not just about hurricanes and floods! How do we prepare for future crisis? Why is this information important for all people, but especially for those living with ID/As

Strengthen your understanding of emergency preparedness
Learn what safety skills are needed to prepare for emergency situations
Learn about emergency shelters and their limitations for functional needs.

Tuesday, January 17, 2023 12:00pm – 2:00pm AND 6:30pm- 8:30 pm
Register for 12:00pm- https://pafamilynetwork.org/prepare
Register for 6:30pm- https://pafamilynetwork.org/prepare2

Safety in the Commiunty, Seguridad en la Comunidad
2023-01-12 18:30 - 20:30 | PA, United States
Construir habilidades para aumentar la seguridad en el hogar,el trabajo y la comunidad

Mitigar el riesgo mientras se vive una vida cotidiana significativa.

Register now- pafamilynetwork.org/safespanish

Safety in the Community
2023-01-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtual, PA, United States
Join the PA Family Network as we share practical strategies to:

Build skills to increase safety at home, work, and in the community
Mitigate risk while living a meaningful everyday life

Register Today: https://www.pafamilynetwork.org/safe

Using LifeCourse to Plan and Problem Solve for ISP
2023-01-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual, PA, United States
Join the PA Family Network in this interactive workshop to:

Identify service/supports so your loved one can live an Everyday Life
Learn to use the LifeCourse framework and tools to plan for your Individualized Service Plan (ISP) and Individualized Education Plan (IEP).

Register Now- https://www.pafamilynetwork.org/plan

Waiver Basics Workshops
2023-01-05 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-01-04 18:30 - 20:30 | PA, United States
Join the PA Family Network in this 2-part workshop to learn how waivers can support your loved one. Target Audience: Families with individuals just entering the system

Address the importance of having a vision of your loved one’s needs to live a good life
Basic information of how to register, apply and access waiver services

To register for part 1- www.pafamilynetwork.org/basic01
To register for part 2- www.pafamilynetwork.org/basics02

Waiver Basics, Part 2
2022-12-19 10:00 - 12:00 | PA, United States
Join the PA Family Network in this 2-part workshop to learn how waivers can support your loved one. Target Audience: Families with individuals just entering the system

Address the importance of having a vision of your loved one’s needs to live a good life
Basic information of how to register, apply and access waiver services

pafamilynetwork.org/basic2

Virtual Summit- Long Term Planning and Housing Options
2022-12-16 09:30 - 15:30, 2022-12-15 09:30 - 15:30, 2022-12-14 09:30 - 15:30, 2022-12-13 09:30 - 15:30, 2022-12-12 09:30 - 15:30 | Virtual, PA, United States
Join the virtual summit in your region to hear from local experts with resources focused on Long Term Planning and Housing Options. Summits will be held virtually from 9:30am- 3:30pm.
Monday, December 12- Northeast
Tuesday, December 13- Southeast
Wednesday, December 14- South Central
Thursday, December 15- Central
Friday, December 16- West

Peace of Mind Planning, Spanish
2022-12-14 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtual, PA, United States
Join the PA Family Network in this interactive workshop to:
Get information and strategies on handling Long Term Planning*
Identify services/supports so you and your loved one can live a good life
Wednesday, December 14, 2022 6:30pm

The Webinar is Free, but registration is required-
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMlc-iurz0rHtcSyo9IvaL7SwSDxPnfD9N5

Waiver Basics, Part 1
2022-12-12 10:00 - 12:00 | PA, United States
Join the PA Family Network in this 2-part workshop to learn how waivers can support your loved one. Target Audience: Families with individuals just entering the system

Address the importance of having a vision of your loved one’s needs to live a good life
Basic information of how to register, apply and access waiver services

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArc-Gqrj8qGtBFjngwSCWobJLIdypj169F

Exploring Possibilities and Setting Expectations for the Future, POSTPONED
2022-12-08 12:00 - 14:00, 2022-12-07 12:00 - 14:00, 2022-12-06 12:00 - 14:00, 2022-12-05 12:00 - 14:00, 2022-12-04 12:00 - 14:00, 2022-12-03 12:00 - 14:00, 2022-12-02 12:00 - 14:00, 2022-12-01 12:00 - 14:00 and 5 more dates | PA, United States
UPDATE: Due to unforeseen circumstances, we must postpone our October 10th Webinar. Please watch our Facebook page for more updates and details on a new date.
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Join us for a Peer-to-Peer interactive workshop by and for people with disabilities and their families to:

Discuss how high expectations can open new opportunities
Develop strategies to see how new possibilities can help you and your loved ones prepare for the future
Identify supports you are your loved one would need to live as independently as possible

October 10th
12pm and 6:30pm
Register here- pafamilynetwork.org/Exploring

Advanced Waiver Workshop, Part 2
2022-11-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual, PA, United States
Join the PA Family Network Advisors in this 2-part workshop which will
expand in more detail what was presented in the Waiver Basics (101)
Workshops and how waivers can support your loved one.
-Guide participants on researching
waivers, utilizing resources and
understanding your rights and
responsibilities
-Discussion of the various waiver
document Appendices, Due Process,
Fair Hearing and More
Workshop is Free, Registration is Required pafamilynetwork.org/advanced2

Advanced Waiver Workshop- Part 1
2022-11-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual, PA, United States
Join the PA Family Network Advisors in this 2-part workshop which will
expand in more detail what was presented in the Waiver Basics (101)
Workshops and how waivers can support your loved one.
-Expand upon Service Definitions
discussed in Waiver Basics (101 Part 2)
-Learn more about the various services
defined under waivers and some of
their limits, requirements and options

Free Workshop- Registration is Required pafamilynetwork.org/advanced
