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SUMMARY:By and For Youth: Tools and Tips for Young Disability Self-Advocates
DESCRIPTION:If you are between the ages of 14 and 29 and are a person with a disability\, Raising Special Kids and the Arizona Youth Leaders of Diverse Ability Incorporated invite you for an interactive workshop packed with effective tools and tips to If you are between the ages of 14 and 29 and are a person with a disability\, Raising Special Kids and the Arizona Youth Leaders of Diverse Ability Incorporated invite you for an interactive workshop packed with effective tools and tips to kickstart or strengthen your self-advocacy skills. kickstart or strengthen your self-advocacy skills.
URL:https://diverseabilityincorporated.org/event/by-and-for-youth-tools-and-tips-for-young-disability-self-advocates/
ORGANIZER;CN="Raising Special Kids":MAILTO:info@raisingspecialkids.org
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SUMMARY:TBI 100 - "School of Hard Knocks" Introduction to Concussion
DESCRIPTION:Educational session for professionals and families on returning to life and learning after concussion (mTBI) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe TBI 100 training is designed for professionals working with youth and adults\, parents/caregivers of survivors of brain injury and any interested community members! \nYou will surely learn a lot about mild brain injuries (concussions) and how best to return students to the learning environment (and adults to life) and how to support their continued recovery\, growth\, and development\, in the classroom and in the community. \nAt this LIVE\, INTERACTIVE\, VIRTUAL event\, we will discuss the mechanisms of injury\, current guidelines\, appropriate assessments\, practical interventions\, community resources and prevention strategies (of course!)
URL:https://diverseabilityincorporated.org/event/tbi-100-school-of-hard-knocks-introduction-to-concussion/
ORGANIZER;CN="Empowerment Research%2C LLC":MAILTO:info.erllc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210316T160000
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SUMMARY:Skills to Pay the Bills: Let’s Explore Enthusiasm and Attitude!
DESCRIPTION:ADE/ESS is pleased to present the IDEA Conference in a virtual format. This year’s conference will feature 24 sessions targeted to professionals in the education community and 18 sessions targeted to youth and families throughout the 2020–2021 school year. \nJoin the Arizona Youth Leaders of Diverse Ability Incorporated for an opportunity to highlight your strengths related to positive attitude and enthusiasm. \n 
URL:https://diverseabilityincorporated.org/event/skills-to-pay-the-bills-lets-explore-enthusiasm-and-attitude/
ORGANIZER;CN="Diverse Ability Incorporated":MAILTO:admin@diverseabilityincorporated.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210309T130000
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SUMMARY:TBI 303 - "Contemporary Issues" - Executive Functioning & Neurodevelopment
DESCRIPTION:Training for professionals and family on impacts to executive functioning & neurodevelopment after brain injury. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTBI 303 IS VALUABLE FOR ANYONE WORKING IN THE SCHOOLS OR WITH YOUR: Counselors\, general education teachers\, SPED teachers\, related service personnel\, administrators\, support staff\, and parents. It is especially valuable for those working with youth in adolescence and young adulthood.
URL:https://diverseabilityincorporated.org/event/tbi-303-contemporary-issues-executive-functioning-neurodevelopment/
ORGANIZER;CN="Empowerment Research%2C LLC":MAILTO:info.erllc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210301
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SUMMARY:2021 African American Conference on Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:AZCAAR and the Arizona Center for Disability Law will again co-host the nation’s largest African American conference on disabilities. The virtual conference will feature 11 workshops scheduled throughout the month of February on a variety of disability topics\, including: education\, mental health\, housing\, and voting. \nStay tuned for registration and link information to sign up for the workshops of your choice. \nFor Info on 2021’s Conference Contact: Renaldo Fowler\, Arizona Center for Disability Law\, rfowler@azdisabilitylaw.org\, 602-274-6287 x 215
URL:https://diverseabilityincorporated.org/event/2021-african-american-conference-on-disabilities/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210120
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SUMMARY:IDEA Conference: Self-Advocacy: Initiative\, Accountability\, Respect
DESCRIPTION:Join the Arizona Youth Leaders of Diverse Ability Incorporated for an overview of self-advocacy and an opportunity to practice sticking up for yourself and shining out.
URL:https://diverseabilityincorporated.org/event/idea-conference-self-advocacy-initiative-accountability-respect/
ORGANIZER;CN="Diverse Ability Incorporated":MAILTO:admin@diverseabilityincorporated.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210105T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210105T170000
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SUMMARY:IDEA Conference: IEP Training
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the special education process and the Individualized Education Program (IEP). At the conclusion of this presentation\, participants will understand who is required to attend the IEP meeting and the roles of each team member (including parents)\, review the required parts of an IEP\, learn how parents can prepare for and be more effective during the IEP meeting\,  how to track their child’s progress\, and  dis­cover the options available if the IEP team does not agree. \nParticipants must register 48 hours in advance to guarantee needed accommodations.
URL:https://diverseabilityincorporated.org/event/idea-conference-self-advocacy-initiative-accountability-respect-session/
ORGANIZER;CN="Raising Special Kids":MAILTO:info@raisingspecialkids.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201107T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201219T120000
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SUMMARY:360Youth
DESCRIPTION:360Youth provides high school students and young adults with support and real-world skills they need to navigate the transition to adult life. Sessions are led by peers who have successfully made the transition from school to independent living\, employment\, education and job training\, and adult roles. The Fall Session of 360Youth will run November 7 – December 19\, 2020. \nGet involved! \n360Youth meets during the school year on Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM via Zoom. \n\n\n\nNovember 7 – Money$mart$\nNovember 14 – Nugget$-4-Budget$\nNovember 21 – Almost Adulting: Least Restrictive Legal Options\nDecember 5 –Civic Engagement: Finding Your Fit\nDecember 12 – Systems Advocacy: Setting Your Trend\nDecember 19 – Create Balance: Invest in Your Wellness\n\n\n\n360Youth is a collaboration with Diverse Ability Incorporated. Workshops are facilitated by peer leaders who are graduates of Arizona Youth Leadership Initiatives.
URL:https://diverseabilityincorporated.org/event/360youth/
ORGANIZER;CN="Ability360":MAILTO:info@ability360.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200820
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SUMMARY:Adulting: What It Means to Me and My Future (Virtual Workshop Series)
DESCRIPTION:Sitio de registro en español \nAdulting means to “act like an adult” and to be part of decisions and activities that involve daily life. It is about planning for today and the future. Making decisions and talking about what is important to the individual with a disability is part of person-centered planning\, community life and inclusion. \nWho Should Come: \nThe content of this webinar series is intended for youth and young adults (ages 14 and above) with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Family members\, professionals and other individuals who provide support for youth and young adults are welcome to attend but are highly encouraged to participate in a supporting role for a youth/young adult participant. \nPresenters: \nThe University of Arizona’s Sonoran Center for Excellence in Disabilities team and adults who are part of Diverse Ability Incorporated\, Special Olympics Arizona\, and Artworks. \nPresenter Biographies \nSessions: \nYou can choose to attend one or more of the following sessions. All sessions start at 10 a.m. and end at 11:30 a.m. \n\n\n\nAugust 1: Person-Centered Planning\nAugust 8: Health and Wellness\nAugust 15: Employment\nAugust 22: Community Living and Relationships\nAugust 29: Wrap Up Discussion\n\n\n\nAll participants must register even if using the same device to join the online sessions. For example\, if a youth and a parent will participate together on the same computer\, please register for 2 people. Youth and young adult participants who attend all five sessions will be eligible for a single entry into a raffle for exciting giveaways! \nFormat: \nThe interactive workshops will be held through Zoom. Sessions will use worksheets and reference other pages from the Future Planning: A Roadmap of Our Futures\, Our Wishes. These pages and session materials will become available the Monday before each event starts. You will receive a notification by email when it is available. If you would like to download the workbook\, please visit https://tinyurl.com/OurFuturesOurWishes. \nLive captioning in English and simultaneous interpretation in Spanish and American Sign Language (ASL) will be available! Please note language access and other disability related accommodations in your registration. \nIf you would like assistance to register\, please contact us. \nContact: \nucedd@arizona.edu \n520-626-0442
URL:https://diverseabilityincorporated.org/event/adulting-what-it-means-to-me-and-my-future-virtual-workshop-series/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200720T080000
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SUMMARY:AZYLI Statewide Capacity Building Conference 2020
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of the 10-day Statewide Conference is to provide additional training to our recent AVYLF Graduates to assist them in gaining skills to provide mentoring\, training\, and support to others who have disabilities\, in their home communities. \nIn order to be considered for this opportunity\, you needed to be elected by your AVYLF peers to be eligible.
URL:https://diverseabilityincorporated.org/event/azyli-statewide-capacity-building-conference-2020/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200718T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200719T160000
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SUMMARY:5th Annual Transition Institute Presented by Raising Special Kids
DESCRIPTION:Raising Special Kids is thrilled to announce our 5th Annual Transition Institute! This year it will be virtual and we have a wonderful line up of presenters to learn from along with engaging activities and connection! If you are a parent of a teen or young adult or you ARE a teen or young adult… this training day is for YOU! \nEvent Details \nAn interactive training for transition-aged youth and young adults with disabilities and their parents. \nAGENDA: July 18 \n\n9:00 AM\n\nThe Road to a Good Life: How to Get What you Need\n\n\n10:45 AM\n\nThe Road to Careers and Employment: How to Use Vocational Rehabilitation and Other Supports\n\n\n12:30 PM\n\nThe Road to Independence: Take Charge of Your Life!\n\n\n2:15 PM\n\nYouth/Young Adult Break Out Session: Self Advocacy—Mellie Santora\nParent Break Out Session: Cultural Shift—Susan Voirol\n\n\n3:15 PM Wrap Up
URL:https://diverseabilityincorporated.org/event/5th-annual-transition-institute-presented-by-raising-special-kids/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200627
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SUMMARY:Arizona Virtual Youth Leadership Forum (AVYLF)
DESCRIPTION:In 2020\, there will be four Arizona Virtual Youth Leadership Forum (AVYLF) conferences\, and Delegates will be assigned to attend one of the conferences\, based on their availability\, and in consideration of optimizing overall conference experiences. \nWhen applying\, youth will have the ability to indicate which of the following conference dates work best for their schedules: \nAVYLF 2020 Conferences: \n\n\n\nSaturdays: May 30\, June 6\, 13\, 20\, 27  (FULL)\nMonday-Friday: June 8-12  (FULL)\nMonday-Friday: June 15-19\nMonday-Friday: June 22-26\n\n\n\nAVYLF is absolutely free for the youth\, and up to 25 youth from across Arizona will be selected to participate in each AVYLF conference. The AVYLF conference successfully integrates youth who represent the diversity of disability and culture in Arizona. Following the AVYLF conferences\, Graduates will have opportunities to participate in ongoing activities and events\, such as peer-based mentoring\, additional training\, future conferences\, and ongoing engagement through the Arizona Youth Leadership Initiatives (AZYLI) Alumni Association. \nAVYLF is a one-time only event\, for summer 2020\, and is based on the highly regarded and sincerely successful\, Arizona Youth Leadership Forum (AZYLF)\, which has 181 graduates from across the state of Arizona\, many of whom who have gone on to become undaunted self-advocates\, and leaders in their communities. \nAlthough we will not meet in person this year\, we are steadfastly committed to manifesting the magic of the AZYLF experience in this new virtual reality\, and will be utilizing the same materials\, undertaking the same discussions\, learning from the same presentations\, and embracing the peer-based leadership interactions that are the foundation upon which this conference was conceived\, and carried out. Without exception\, AVYLF will remain consistent\, intentional\, and true to the spirit of the life-changing adventure\, we call AZYLF! \nIn short\, AVYLF is BigTimeSuperFlyZillaCool!
URL:https://diverseabilityincorporated.org/event/arizona-virtual-youth-leadership-forum-avylf/
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