NON SPECIAL EDUCATION POST

Living Kidney Donation 

Hello all,

This is a personal post, not a professional one today. Nearly 2 years ago I donated a kidney altruistically.  I can't tell you what an incredible experience this has been for me. The Baystate Transplant Team in Spfld., MA. has put together a couple videos about living donation. I've posted the link here to both. The first one is a shorter video in which a kidney recipient and 4 living donors are interviewed (myself included.) The second video includes more information for anyone needing a kidney and anyone wanting more information about becoming a living donor. Of course, I'm happy to talk to anyone who has questions, just email me or shoot me a text.

Be well all! 😘

Patients Stories video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqF6BDLyPq4

Full “Living Donor Champion” video series - https://youtu.be/xVZfo_tcVTM

LOCAL TRANSITION FORUM

ANNUAL TRANSITION FORUM

APRIL 11, 2023

Is your child/young adult between the ages of 14 and 22 and have an IEP due to an intellectual disability?

Do you want more information on Transition Services?

If you live in the following communities, come learn what local providers are offering. 

Hampden/Wilbraham

Longmeadow

East Longmeadow

Springfield

Agawam

West Springfield

Southwick/Tolland/Granville

Gateway Regional

The Problems with using Hand-Over-Hand with students with Intellectual Disabilities

 Jane Farrall of Jane Farrall Consulting (Literacy, AAC, & AT) has updated her information regarding the issues with using Hand-Over-Hand techniques for students with Intellectual Disabilities.  Here is a quick visual highlighting the issues.  At the bottom of this post there is a link to her website with much more information including better and more meaningful practices.

Jane Farrall Consulting

LITERACY, AAC & ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

Virtual Workshop on UNDERSTANDING TEEN DEPRESSION

 

UNDERSTANDING TEEN DEPRESSION

Join THE SUPPORT NETWORK as we welcome speakers from FAMILIES FOR DEPRESSION AWARENESS for a conversation about the signs, symptoms and interventions for teen depression.  Hear a young person's perspective about their experience and gain insight about how parents and caregivers can best support their youth.

MAY 5, 2022

 6:30-8:00 

ZOOM ID:264-212-8031

THE FIRST 5 ATTENDEES TO ARRIVE ON ZOOM WILL RECEIVE A $25.00 AMAZON GIFT CARD

RSVP to MJESS@WMTCINFO.ORG OR CALL OR TEXT: 413-530- 4689

MRC Hosting a FREE Forum on Services for the Brain Injury Community

 

Did you know MRC offers services & resources to more than 42,000 people every year?    What are they? How can they benefit the Massachusetts Disability Community? What can we do better?   MRC hosts a space for the disability community to learn more about the agency every three months. During these forums, we want to have your voice at the front and center, helping to shape future agency services and supports.   This quarter's forum will focus on services and supports for the Brain Injury Community.   ·    Learn about brain injury services to support you and your family ·    Hear from other individuals with brain injury about their experiences ·    Share YOUR feedback on how MRC can best support you          Disability Listening & Learning Forum Tuesday, April 12, 2022 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.   Individuals with disabilities and their families across Massachusetts are encouraged and welcome to attend. We want to hear from those who have received MRC support and those that never have but are interested. Community partners and allies are welcome. Help us create an inclusive, accessible, and equitable community!   Register Now   CART and ASL Interpreters will be provided. You can request other accommodations during registration. For any questions email the Office of Individual and Family Engagement. They will be able to answer all of your questions or help you register for the event.

FREE Virtual Workshop on Pre-ETS!

 

Pre-Employment Transition Services

How can Pre-ETS help YOU get ready for the world of work?

FCSN invites you to a free virtual presentation about Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) with the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC).  Learn how Pre-ETS can help you get ready to work!

Pre-ETS include:

• Job exploration counseling

• Work readiness training 

• Work-based learning experiences

• Counseling on options for post-secondary education

• SELF-ADVOCACY

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About Your Presenter:

Rachel Reyes, MPA, is the West District Director for the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission.  Rachel will be joined by statewide  Pre-ETS vendors to answer your questions.  

Date:   February 17, 2022

Time:   6:30 - 8:00 pm

Registration Link: https://fcsn-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsd--gqDouGt3vX4FQN8-dbx3YU0JMc9v7?_x_zm_rtaid=ew6SpKJ5TUWfbgBqPWGiVg.1643737305594.6e87dff4d9ea6293a3f978245bd1f66b&_x_zm_rhtaid=763

Facilitated by Rebecca Davis Manager of Transition Projects, FCSN

For more information about the educational workshops available from The Federation for Children with Special Needs,
please visit us at fcsn.org/linkcenter/or email: transition@fcsn.org

Two Year Comprehensive Transition Program at LESLEY UNIVERSITY

INFORMATION SESSION 

Threshold Program at Lesley University

        WHEN:     Monday NOV 29, 2021 4:00–5:00 pm
                          Monday DEC 13, 2021 10:00–11:00 am
                          Thursday JAN 27, 2022 10:00–11:00 am

        WHERE:  Virtual via Zoom 

        SAVE YOUR SPOT:  Please register by completing this registration form. 
                                             Call 617.349.8181 with any questions.

Threshold's two-year comprehensive transition program prepares young adults with neurologically based learning disabilities for the world of work and independent living. Students are a part of Lesley's on-campus community in Cambridge, MA. They gain career training in order to be successful in the workplace and in the real world. They learn how to budget, pay bills, use transportation, and be engaged members of their community. And best of all—they make friends for life. 

THRESHOLD STUDENTS WILL: 

 Learn how to live an independent life 

 Explore a variety of employment interests, including, food service, office, retail, or early childhood education 

 Gain professional experience through internships 

 Reside on Lesley's campus and become part of our community 

 Augment their skills by continuing on to Threshold’s Transition or Bridge programs (optional)

Learn more at our information session and lesley.edu/threshold-program