Vision For Equality

Pursuing Personal Goals While Caregiving
2025-01-22 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-01-27 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | 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

Addressing Safety Concerns- Vision for Equality Busts Housing Myths
2025-01-22 19:00 - 20:30 | PA
Join our next workshop as we explore strategies that reduce risk to vulnerable individuals of home related crimes.
We will touch on:

Physical home security enhancements
Technology based security systems
Behavioral and social precautions
Reducing the risk of fraud and scams
Building a support network
Using in-home care and service providers safely
Staying connected to law enforcement

Register Here- https://bit.ly/48TT6Ey

Educate to Connect Special Education Series - Transition to Adulthood
2025-01-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual, PA, United States
Educate to Connect Special Education Series
Wednesday, 1/22/25 7pm-8:30pm
Transition to Adulthood; The Basics
What you need to know to plan for the future
Register at https://bit.ly/TransJan22

Chair Yoga Bi-weekly Wellness Series
2025-01-23 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-01-30 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-02-06 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-02-13 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-02-20 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual, PA, United States
This is a gentle form of yoga that can be done while sitting. It can improve your flexibility, concentration and strength, while boosting your mood, and reducing stress and joint strain. Taught by Megan Do Nascimento: She is a Philadelphia native who studied dance at the High School for Creative and Performing Arts and Spanish at Temple University. She first practiced yoga while undergoing treatment for breast cancer six years ago. Yoga became a safe space that allowed Megan to disconnect from treatment and feel power. She completed her 200-hour teacher training at Hot Box Yoga in Manayunk.
Topic: Vision for Equality Chair Yoga and Dance Cardio
Time: 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Every week

Chair Dance Cardio - Bi-weekly Wellness Series
2025-01-27 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-02-03 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-02-10 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-02-17 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-02-24 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual, PA, United States
This weekly, virtual, Chair Dance Cardio class is meant to be a whole-body workout that’s actually fun! It’s good for your heart and it will get your body moving to your favorite songs. Taught by Megan Do Nascimento: She is a Philadelphia native who studied dance at the High School for Creative and Performing Arts and Spanish at Temple University. She first practiced yoga while undergoing treatment for breast cancer six years ago. Yoga became a safe space that allowed Megan to disconnect from treatment and feel power. She completed her 200-hour teacher training at Hot Box Yoga in Manayunk

Topic: Vision for Equality Chair Yoga and Dance Cardio
Time: 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Email Carol Costello at ccostello@visionforequality.org for the Zoom link. You can also call 267-702-1601 and leave a message.
Every week on Thu, Mon, until June 30, 2025

Sibling Good Life Group
2025-01-27 18:30 - 20:00 | PA
Sibling Good Life Group
This group of adult siblings will have the opportunity to…

Guide the group’s direction and network with other sibling
Talk about your lived experience, hear from experts on topics relevant to sibling life, have open and informative discussions, and plan for a future that holds true potential for you and your family.

Anyone thought of like a sibling or in a sibling-like role is welcome!

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0sc-yuqTwsGtK56E93WCuMFqMSfZ6UfTQC

Transitions Through the Lifespan - Siblings
2025-01-28 18:30 - 20:30 | PA
Transitions Through the Lifespan
Join PA Family Network Sibling Advisors in this interactive workshop to…

Obtain information and identify services, supports, and resources
Utilize the LifeCourse Framework to plan for transitions in early childhood, school age, high school, adulthood, aging, and through medical transitions

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEuf-2srD0jGtbyacOgyRCa9T8r9PyLMRnW

Educate to Empower - Build Your Village
2025-01-28 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual, PA, United States
Educate to Empower (Series Session 1)
For all ages and stages
Come to one session or attend the entire series
Navigating any system and solving problems
Build your Village, Session 1
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
7pm-8:30pm
Register at https://bit.ly/E2Ejan28ses1

Philladelphia Caregiver Support Group- Fourth Tuesday
2025-01-28 19:00 - 21:00 | 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/tZwrfu-sqTwjGNVCEzYSndtg2oqd25HtUsMS#/registration

Educate to Connect Special Education Series
2025-01-30 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual, PA, United States
Educate to Connect: A Special Education Series
For Families, By Families
Come to one session, or come to the entire series
Thursday, January 30, 2025
12pm – 1:30pm
How to Create a Vision for your Child
Registration Link:
https://bit.ly/VisionJan30
Questions, please email phillyfamvillage@gmail.com
If you need ADA accommodations, please request 7 days before the session.

Speaking for Ourselves Monthly Meeting
2025-02-03 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtual, PA, United States
Speaking for Ourselves is independent grassroots, self-help/self-advocacy organization run by people with developmental disabilities.

We meet monthly to support and help each other live better lives.
We are all learning together to speak up and share with each other.
We are learning about our rights and how to speak up for ourselves and take charge of our lives.
We make new friends and work on projects together.
Come join us to meet new friends and learn how to be a self-advocate.

Meetings are the First Monday of the month at 6:00pm
Meetings are Via zoom.

Please email Suzanne Erb to attend – suzanne@speaking.org

Caregiver Support Group
2025-02-05 14:30 - 16:00 | PA
Caregiver Support Group
We have a safe place, meeting EACH MONTH, for you to connect with other caregivers who understand the things you are dealing with and find the support you need as a caregiver.

In this support group, we talk about stress, self-care, family dynamics, and more.
We want to care for you as you care for your loved one(s).
The last twenty (20) minutes of the meeting will focus on relaxation techniques and your loved ones are welcomed to join us at that time.

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/0Pyw_Rg-R6yyEqJbU4FR_Q

Philadelphia Area Support Group- Second Tuesday
2025-02-11 19:00 - 21:00 | 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/tZYkd-CqqjsuHdLCuDKB0zaDR75ronxbnARW

Using The LifeCourse to Plan and Problem Solve - Part 1
2025-02-12 15:00 - 16:30 | PA
Using The LifeCourse to Plan and Problem Solve – Part 1
Join the PA Family Network in this interactive 2-part 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 future!

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/HM_cMq5ATLeS582KSGcaag

Caregiver Support Group
2025-02-17 18:30 - 20:00 | PA
Caregiver Support Group
We have a safe place, meeting EACH MONTH, for you to connect with other caregivers who understand the things you are dealing with and find the support you need as a caregiver.

In this support group, we talk about stress, self-care, family dynamics, and more.
We want to care for you as you care for your loved one(s).
The last twenty (20) minutes of the meeting will focus on relaxation techniques and your loved ones are welcomed to join us at that time.

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/m263BuHFRiydH9pOZNKQsw

Using The LifeCourse to Plan and Problem Solve - Part 2
2025-02-19 15:00 - 16:30 | PA
Using The LifeCourse to Plan and Problem Solve – Part 2
Join the PA Family Network in this interactive 2-part 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 future!

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/viaEStyeTDuwUxGQRJmqrA

Birth- Five Caregiver Support Group, Third Thursday
2025-02-20 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

PhillyFam Caregiver’s Conversation Café - Transition to Adulthood
2025-02-20 19:00 - 20:15 | Virtual, PA, United States
Transition Talk Adulthood; a Caregiver’s Conversation Café
Meet other caregivers on the Transition to, and through, the adulthood Journey
Thursday, 2/20/25
Virtual 7pm-8:15pm
Register at https://bit.ly/CCadultTransition

Waiver Basics, Part 1 - Saturday Series
2025-02-22 09:00 - 11:00 | PA
Waiver Basics, Part 1
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
Individual Supports Plan (ISP) Basics

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/YaHgB3FUQJK4JImeYJ0PYw

Waiver Basics, Part 2 - Saturday Series
2025-02-22 12:00 - 14:00 | PA
Waiver Basics, Part 2
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
Individual Supports Plan (ISP) Basics

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/dShCtHGCRUi9Au-Bcs94cw

Sibling Good Life Group
2025-02-24 18:30 - 20:00 | PA
Sibling Good Life Group
This group of adult siblings will have the opportunity to…

Guide the group’s direction and network with other sibling
Talk about your lived experience, hear from experts on topics relevant to sibling life, have open and informative discussions, and plan for a future that holds true potential for you and your family.

Anyone thought of like a sibling or in a sibling-like role is welcome!

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/3wO915eyQy6jRwMkdcljug
