Vision For Equality

Chair Yoga Bi-weekly Wellness Series
2025-06-05 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-05-29 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-05-22 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-05-15 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-05-08 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | 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

Caregiver Support Group
2025-06-04 14:30 - 16:00
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/D38qFSNYQO65HNuYH28mGA

Philadelphia Caregiver Support Group, Birth- Five (First Tuesday)
2025-06-03 18:30 - 19:30
This is a recurring meeting, held the First Tuesday of each month. Do you live in Philadelphia and care for a child five years old or younger with an intellectual/developmental disability or autism?
Register Here:https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3IpX_WKzSem27uRGKBYKcg#/registration
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.
For more information- Contact Program Manager: Chou Hallegra Phone: 215-923-3349 ext. 203, challegra@visionforequality.org

Chair Dance Cardio - Bi-weekly Wellness Series
2025-06-02 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-05-26 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-05-19 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-05-12 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

Caring for Yourself Without Feeling Selfish
2025-05-29 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-05-21 18:30 - 19:30
As family caregivers, we often receive messages that we should only focus on our caregiving responsibilities. Therefore, if a caregiver yearns for more for themselves, they can be labeled as selfish. As we receive these messages directly or indirectly, we can begin to feel that these views must be true – but they are not! Join us as we discuss these false accusations and share suggestions on how you can take care of yourself while caregiving – without feeling selfish. This workshop will be offered twice, but you only need to register once. All who register will receive the recording and a copy of the presentation.
Wednesday 5/21, 6:30 – 7:30 PM: bit.ly/42XUUuI
Thursday 5/29, 6:30 – 7:30 PM: bit.ly/3GzgCfR

Preventing Burnout Through Boundary Setting
2025-05-28 11:00, 2025-05-19 18:30 - 19:30
Being a caregiver for our loved ones can be gratifying, but also exhausting and frustrating at times. In some cases, that exhaustion and frustration – which may lead to symptoms of burnout – are caused by lack of boundaries. Join us, as we discuss how we take care of ourselves as caregivers by setting personal boundaries that would help us prevent burnout. This workshop will be offered twice, but you only need to register once. All who register will receive the recording and a copy of the presentation.

Monday 5/19 @ 6:30 – 7:30 PM: bit.ly/4ixlVdg
Wednesday 5/28 @ 10 – 11 AM: bit.ly/4lIBx0i

Philladelphia Caregiver Support Group for all Caregivers- Fourth Tuesday
2025-05-27 19:00 - 20:00 | 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

Transitions Through the Lifespan - Siblings
2025-05-23 18:30 - 20:30
Transitions Through the Lifespan – Siblings
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/Kce_bNuOTN-HZ9nO6vJOnA

Peace of Mind Long-Term Planning
2025-05-22 10:00 - 12:00
Peace of Mind, Long-term Planning
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

*We cannot offer legal or financial advice
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/pnMsF2VvSTuEFF8FRA0qRw

Tranquilidad Planificación a Largo Plazo – Español (Peace of Mind Long-Term Planning - Spanish)
2025-05-21 11:00 - 13:00 | Virtual, PA, United States
Tranquilidad Planificación a Largo Plazo – Español
Únase a la Red de Familias de PA en este taller interactivo para:
– Obtener información y estrategias sobre el manejo de Planificación a Largo Plazo*.
– Identificar los servicios / apoyos para que usted y su ser querido puede vivir una buena vida
*No podemos ofrecer asesoramiento legal o financiero
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/05SCo3PpS4CaeJ-CZPBuMw

Transitions Through the Lifespan
2025-05-20 18:30 - 20:30
Transitions Through the Lifespan
Join PA Family Network 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/rtwd7c7zSoiLR63ZojNMjA

Advanced Waiver, Part 2
2025-05-20 15:00 - 17:00
Advanced Waiver, Part 2
Join the PA Family Network Advisors in this 2-part workshop which will expand in more detail what was presented in the Waiver Basics Workshops and how waivers can support your loved one.

Learn more about the various services defined under waivers and some of their limits, requirements, and options
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

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/GtQhygnORGaky6xsXa_pkA

Caregiver Support Group
2025-05-19 18:30 - 20:00
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/AuZ_MUCqQEaL8oFJacFw5A

Advanced Waiver, Part 1
2025-05-19 15:00 - 17:00
Advanced Waiver, Part 1
Join the PA Family Network Advisors in this 2-part workshop which will expand in more detail what was presented in the Waiver Basics Workshops and how waivers can support your loved one.

Learn more about the various services defined under waivers and some of their limits, requirements, and options
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

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/srPEekx9Qt-5WFIpO6M7Pw

PhillyFam Caregiver’s Conversation Café
2025-05-15 19:00 - 20:15 | Virtual, PA, United States
PhillyFam Caregiver’s Conversation Café
Transition Talk; Kindergarten Here We Come! a Caregiver’s Conversation Café
Meet other families Transitioning to School age, talk share and connect!
5/15/25 Virtual
7pm-8:15pm
https://bit.ly/CafeMay15

Philadelphia Caregiver Support Group, Birth- Five (Third Thursday)
2025-05-15 10:00 - 11:00
This is a reoccurring meeting- held every Third Thursday of the month. Do you live in Philadelphia and care for a child five years old or younger with an intellectual/developmental disability or autism?

Register Here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0oceGgqjIrHNKkCJI4b6xHXBbl8aME5ehq#/registration
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.
For more information- Contact Program Manager: Chou Hallegra Phone: 215-923-3349 ext. 203, challegra@visionforequality.org

Waiver Basics, Part 2
2025-05-14 18:30 - 20:30
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/PGA58kyiQJSBu58ZnU9yCw

Philadelphia Area Support Group for All Caregivers- Second Tuesday
2025-05-13 19:00 - 20:00 | 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

Housing: Creative Financing, Vision for Equality Busts Housing Myths
2025-05-13 18:30 - 20:30
Join our next workshop as we explore financial planning, and resources to help you secure the home you want and need with leading expert David Gates.

Explore different housing options available to you
Find out where to get support in making housing decisions
Learn about funding options for the housing you want and need
Get answers to common housing questions and start planning your next steps

This work is made possible through funding from Pennsylvania Developmental Disability Council (PADDC).
Tuesday, May 13th

6:30pm – 8:30pm
Register Here- bit.ly/4jym4ON

The Power Of Valued Social Roles
2025-05-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual, PA, United States
Please join us for Part 2 of this two-part virtual presentation with Darcy Elks.
Each session will run for two hours and will feature an engaging slide presentation along with opportunities for participant interaction. The content is grounded in the work of Dr. Wolfensberger, a globally respected leader, teacher, and advocate for individuals with disabilities and their families.
In this session, we will focus on the importance of valued social roles in the lives of people with disabilities. Together, we will brainstorm examples of valued roles and discuss the many benefits they offer. We will also explore how supporting individuals to attain valued social roles can open pathways to greater community inclusion and help them build a richer, more fulfilling life.
Please register here – https://zoom.us/meeting/register/J3iHoAYuRrSLXadGC-Dvqw
*This work was made possible through funding from the Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council (PADDC).

Using The LifeCourse to Plan and Problem Solve - Part 2
2025-05-08 15:00 - 16:30
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/xE9RN5HBQ1SWaY8tipnWxw
