Barry Whaley – Project Director of the Southeast ADA Center Description: In celebration of the 31st anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), this presentation explores key moments and personalities of the disability rights movement over the past one hundred years. Participants will learn about our heroes who, through their courage and conviction, fought for equality and laid …
Presented by Philadelphia DBHIDS Whether you missed out on a ceremony, or want to take another look, this offering provides an archive of recent Brighter Futures Awards ceremonies.
Everyone Communicates! with Jessica Stover Length: 37:30 Everyone Communicates! This has been a long-standing belief held by Networks’ staff. Join us as we explore the many ways people communicate as Jessica challenges us to “notice what we notice.” This session is part of a series of workshops that explore the basics of understanding the many ways people communicate, and how …
Stories of Young People’s Journeys to Employment with Tracy Lapreziosa Length: 1 hr. 30 min. Description: We invite you to listen to the stories of young adults transitioning to the world of employment with support of employment transition programs, employers and accommodations. This session shares a framework for success on the job through matching talents, interests, accommodations and employment opportunities for success. …
YOUR CREATIVE STRATEGY PLAYBOOK FOR 2020 + BEYOND William Toms of RECPHILLY Description: This session explores how social media can help grow a business. Join us as Will Toms discusses how social media users can evolve from arbitrary posting to a more strategic approach. This better approach involves more careful consideration of reasons to post, the importance of each post, …
Jim Donovan Description: Jim Donovan of Sun King Warriors provides an interactive, engaging session on how music can be an important component in our self- care strategy, as well as assist us in feeling more connected. Jim provides guided exercises to help reduce stress and anxiety in a fun, interactive manner.
with Marianne Roche, M.Ed, CRM Time: 49:01 Join us as Marianne discusses various strategies and tools to help cope with physical and emotional pain.
with Rosa McAllister & Jessica Stover Length: 1 hr. This session is the fourth of a four part Living With Trauma Summit held in 2019. So many of us have experienced trauma of one sort or another, including emotional, childhood, physical, medical, and other traumas of the body, mind, and soul. Yet how many of us fully face and understand …
with Rosa McAllister Beth Barol, Ginny Focht-New, & Susannah Joyce Length: 4 hr. This is a four part series from the Living With Trauma Summit held in 2019. So many of us have experienced trauma of one sort or another, including emotional, childhood, physical, medical, and other traumas of the body, mind, and soul. Yet how many of us fully …
Quilting for Social Change with Betty Leacraft, Dindga McCannon, & Beth MountCurated by Tieshka Smith Length: 2 hours (1 hour 30 minutes each part) Join us as we hear inspiring stories and insightful reflections from Betty Leacraft, Dindga McCannon and Beth Mount – three master artists, who, like Hystercine Rankin, have risen from humble beginnings to enjoy national and international …
Sean O’Grady – O’Grady Consulting Length: 1 hr. 15 min. Description: This session is an interactive public speaking seminar designed to give you an edge during job interviews, internships, networking events and professional interactions. The ultimate result is enhanced interpersonal connection and public speaking confidence. Join us and learn how to get noticed! Sean O’Grady is an Adjunct Professor of Public Speaking and …
Jessica Stover – Networks for Training and Development, Inc. Description: 2020 has been a unique year. We all experience stress differently, but have come to know the importance of self-care. Join us as we explore the many facets of self-care & wellness in the workplace and beyond.
Jeanne Goldberg – U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Description: This session will focus on the most common legal pitfalls and key best practices to avoid them. Whether you are an employer, employee, applicant, job coach, or representative, this presentation will give you practical advice to navigate workplace rights and responsibilities under the ADA, as well as insights into current and …
Brief mediations, reflections, videos… Description: From your friends at Networks for Training and Development, Inc., we are thrilled to offer you a quiet moment – a reflection – a breath – Just a Pause… Just Pause contains a variety of meditations, videos, and reflections to soothe your day. You can also access these via our YouTube channel.
Building the Bridge Between Aspirations and Reality… Sandy Ho – Length: 1 hr. 15 min. Building the Bridge Between Aspirations and Reality… In this presentation Sandy Ho shares her experiences growing up with a disability, and the impact others expectations of her had on her life. Sandy shares her journey of realizing her own aspirations for success.
Colwin WilliamsCure Violence Philadelphia Length: 2 hr. 15 min. Colwin Williams has had a difficult past, but he has not let his past predict his future. As a Supervisor of the Street Team for Cure Violence Philadelphia he has been working on crime prevention and community building with traditional law enforcement. During this session Colwin will share his personal perspective …
Elizabeth HumphreyAdvocate Length: 1 hr. 15 min. Description: Person-centered planning has helped many people achieve a better life of their choosing. Liz Humphrey shares her achievement of a life of her choosing, and her personal experiences on her “Person-Centered Journey”! Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Humphrey (she / her / hers) is an inspirational speaker and advocate for all people with disabilities. She is a Merakey …
So Many Opportunities! Large Employers NEED Your Talent Date: October 29, 2020 AJ NanayakkaraJohns Hopkins Health System – JHHS Description: Large employers do need your talent, but what is the best way to approach these employers? AJ will share the value / benefits of working for a large employer, along with why large employers are currently seeking the talented people …
LaQuenta Montañez School District of Philadelphia Length: 1 hr. 15 min. Collaboration with community agency partners results in opportunities to share ideas, resources, and information to improve post-school outcomes for transition-aged students with disabilities. This overview discusses the importance of effective collaboration, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and agency involvement, and provides practical tips and resources for parents, educators, and students. …
Amy Federer — NAMI & Shadiqua Smith-Spann – Uponyaji Length: 1 hr. 15 min. This presentation will provide a personal perspective of mental health conditions, as leaders with lived experience talk openly about what it’s like to have a mental health condition. NAMI’s “In Our Own Voice” presentations change attitudes, assumptions, and ideas about people with mental health conditions. Amy Federer (she …
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