Intellectual Disabilities
Events
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31st Annual ‘My City, My Place’ Brighter Futures Awards
Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue 4200 City Avenue, Philadelphia, United StatesThe City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS) and the IDS Public Awareness Committee will celebrate the 31st Annual Brighter Futures Awards event honoring those who support and serve individuals with intellectual disabilities to help them live an “Everyday Life.” The ceremony, resource fair, and workshops will take place at the Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue. The celebration is an in-person event on Friday, June 23, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hilton Hotel, 4200 City Ave., Garden Ballroom. Registration is required. Please secure [...]
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A Different Kind of Love
Zoom meeting N/A, N/A, PA, United StatesInviting all spiritual leaders, join us for a transformative event designed to equip faith leaders with the knowledge and understanding necessary to provide effective support to individuals living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families. This unique gathering aims to foster a more inclusive and compassionate environment within religious communities, enabling them to become safe havens of acceptance, understanding, and support for individuals and families affected by ASD.
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Pennhurst Documentary Screening
Community Behavioral Health 801 Market St., Philadelphia, United StatesScreening of Pennhurst Documentary and Panel Discussion In honor of Developmental disAbilities Awareness Month, DBHIDS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in collaboration with Intellectual disAbility Services, will host a screening of the Pennhurst documentary to increase awareness and advocacy and promote equitable support and training for our workforce and community. Participants will view the documentary and attend a panel discussion to learn and preserve the history of individuals with lived experience, support workers, and family members. Prerequisite: Please view the 18-minute, short documentary: Visionary Voices | Leaders Lessons Legacy, which will [...]
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2024 Autism Fathers Conference
ASPIRA Educational Campus 6301 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, United StatesThe 2024 Autism Fathers Conference is an engaging safe space where all fathers of children with autism are welcome to recognize, acknowledge, and empower one another. Join us as we exchange personal stories, expert insights, support resources, and more. Those who identify as other than male caregivers, are welcomed, as we have a safe space for you as well.
$10
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