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PA Family Network

PA Family Network is offering several workshops in January. The next topic of focus in Community Engagement will be Emergency Planning. January will feature three workshops on the subject, including “Emergency Preparedness,” “Snapshot of Me: Creating a One-Page Profile,” and “Planning For Community Safety.”

Waiver Basics Part 1 1/4/2023 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Waiver Basics Part 2 1/5/2023 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Using LifeCourse to Plan for ISP 1/6/2023 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Waiver Advanced Part 1 1/9/2023 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Waiver Advanced Part 2 1/9/2023 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Community Safety 1/11/2023 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Community Safety (Spanish) 1/12/2023 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Emergency Preparedness 1/17/2023 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Emergency Preparedness 1/17/2023 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Family Forum 1/18/2023 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Waiver Basics Part 1 1/19/2023 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Waiver Basics Part 2 1/19/2023 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
LEAD the Way to Healthy Relationships 1/23/2023 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Good Life Group 1/23/2023 6:30 pm
Snapshot of Me, Creating a One-Page Profile  1/24/2023 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Snapshot of Me, Creating a One-Page Profile 1/24/2023 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Waiver Advanced Part 1 1/25/2023 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Waiver Advanced Part 2 1/26/2023 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Waiver Basics Part 1 – Sibs 1/30/2023 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Planning for Community Safety 1/31/2023 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Planning for Community Safety 1/31/2023 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

For more information and links to these workshops, visit their website or call 844-723-2645.

The PA Family Network will be hosting a series of workshops focused on different topics and audiences over the next several weeks. A list of the workshops is below. Visit the workshop title to learn more and register.

Sibling Good Life Group
September 19 at 6:30 pm
This group of adult siblings will have the opportunity to guide the group’s direction and teach how to network with other siblings, 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!

Peace of Mind
September 20 at 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
September 21 at 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Join the PA Family Network in this interactive workshop to network and meet other adult siblings. Get information and strategies on handling Long-Term Planning, and identify services/supports so you and your loved one can live a good life

Healthy Relationships and Sexuality (L.E.A.D.)
September 26 at 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Learn practical strategies and skills that encourage healthy relationships and sexuality while mitigating risk. Discuss boundaries, relationships, risks, and self-advocacy skills. Learn 4 steps to healthier relationships.

Using LC to Plan and Problem Solve
October 3 at 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Identify service/supports so your loved one can live an Everyday Life. You will learn to use the LifeCourse framework and tools to plan for your Individualized Support Plan (ISP) and Individualized Education Plan (IEP).

The PA Family Network invites you to attend this free workshop:

Wednesday, August 24, 2022
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Monday, August 29, 2022
11:00 am – 1:00 pm

REGISTER

Join PA Family Network Advisors as we plan and problem solve for the safety of your loved one with intellectual disabilities and/or autism. See the flyer for more information, including registration instructions.

The PA Family Network invites you to attend this free workshop:

Monday, August 1, 2022
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Tuesday, August 9, 2022
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

REGISTER

Join PA Family Network Advisors as we plan and problem solve for your loved one with intellectual disabilities and/or autism to have successful relationships. In addition, we are now requiring registration through the same Zoom link prior to the workshops.

See the flyer for more information, including registration instructions.

The PA Family Network invites you to attend this free workshop:

Using LifeCourse to Plan and Problem Solve
Tuesday, July 12, 2022        6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Wednesday, July 20, 2022    11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Family members attending the workshop will be welcome to attend a 30 minute family-only networking opportunity after the presentation.

See the flyer for more information, including registration instructions.

The following is a list of March event dates for PA Family Network Workshops, monthly updates, and group meetings. Flyers containing event descriptions, details, and Zoom links are included. All the events are virtual and being held through Zoom.

Safety in the Community Workshop:
March 1, 2022 10:00 am–12:00 pm

Waiver Basics (101) Part 1 Workshop:
March 15, 2022 10:00 am–12:00 pm

Waiver Basics (101) Part 2 Workshop:
March 15, 2022 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

Advanced Waiver Part 1 Worskhops:
March 2, 2022 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
March 17, 2022 10:00 am–12:00 pm
March 21, 2022 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
March 29, 2022 6:00 pm–8:00 pm

Advanced Waiver Part 2 Worskhops:
March 3, 2022 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
March 17, 2022 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
March 23, 2022 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
March 31, 2022 6:00 pm–8:00 pm

Transition Workshop:
March 8, 2022 10:00 am–12:00 pm

Long-Term Planning Workshop:
March 22, 2022 10:00 am–12:00 pm

Sibling Good Life Group Meeting:
March 7, 2022 6:30 pm–8:30 pm

Family Forum: Updates:
March 16, 2022 6:30 pm–7:30 pm

The following is a list of PA Family Network Event dates for workshops, the monthly Family Forum: Updates, as well as the Sibling Good Life Group Meeting. You can find below the flyers that contain event descriptions and details. All events are virtual through Zoom, with links in the flyers.

NOTE: All Workshop and Family Forum events use the same Zoom Link. The Sibling Group uses a different Zoom link.

Waiver Basics (101) Part 2 Workshop
February 1, 2022 6:00 pm–8:00 pm

Safety in the Community Workshops
February 3, 2022 10:00 am–12:00 pm
February 8, 2022 6:00 pm–8:00 pm

Sibling Good Life Group
February 7, 2022 6:30 pm–8:30 pm

Advanced Waiver Workshop Part 1 for SIBLINGS
February 9, 2022 6:00 pm–8:00 pm

Advanced Waiver Workshop Part 2 for SIBLINGS
February 10, 2022 6:00 pm–8:00 pm

Healthy Relationships Workshop
February 15, 2022 6:00 pm–8:00 pm

Family Forum: Updates
February 16, 2022 6:30 pm–7:30 pm

PLANEANDO A LARGO PLAZO Workshop (Long-Term Planning in Spanish)
February 21, 2022 6:00 pm–8:00 pm

Waiver Basics (101) Part 1 Workshop
February 22, 2022 10:00 am–12:00 pm

Waiver Basics (101) Part 2 Workshop
February 22, 2022 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

Advanced Waiver Workshop Part 1
February 24, 2022 10:00 am–12:00 pm

Advanced Waiver Workshop Part 2
February 24, 2022 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

Supporting a loved one with intellectual disabilities and/or autism requires planning and knowledge! What happens if or when others need to take over the care of your loved one? What needs to be in place? What things need to be identified as essential? Learn from other families how they are handling long- term planning during this two-hour workshop. It is appropriate for both siblings and other caregivers. Join PAFN and meet other siblings! See the attached flier for more information including registration instructions.

ABLE Legislation
Senator Lisa Baker’s legislation to establish Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) tax savings accounts for individuals with disabilities in Pennsylvania (SB 879) passed the House Finance Committee on March 16 and will now move to the full House for a vote. The state’s Treasury Department will be responsible to establish these accounts.