Showing posts with label community conversation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label community conversation. Show all posts
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Birth to 22 Community Conversation on Special Needs
Birth to 22: United for Brighter Futures wants the voices of children and youth heard to make a difference in our community. The Community Conversation at Bridges of Northwood Elementary had a passionate Special Needs Team talking about #inclusion. Ivonne Rodriguez was there representing The Palm Beach County Special Needs Advisory Coalition - SNAC community.
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Palm Beach County Youth Master Plan Photos
Thank you to everyone who attended our Palm Beach County Youth Master Plan last night, including Unicorn Village Academy's headmaster, Dr. Herm Fishbein!!
https://plus.google.com/photos/114447671366269128560/albums/6283444906917274433
https://plus.google.com/photos/114447671366269128560/albums/6283444906917274433
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Thursday, April 28, 2016
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Special Needs Education & Employment Conversation
Boca Raton, FL – September 15, 2015 – On Thursday, September 10, 2015 over 70 members of the community came together to learn about education and employment services in supports in Palm Beach County for individuals with special needs and disabilities. The following experts discussed the landscape of needs and services and shared how their organizations are working to create a more inclusive and engaging community for residents of varying abilities:
Tom D’Eri, Founder and CEO, Rising Tides Carwash
Michelle Dryer, Director of Community Partnerships, Career Source
Dr. Mary Lou Duffy, Professor, Florida Atlantic University and Project Coordinator for the FAU Academy for Community Inclusion
Ann Eisenberg, Executive Director, Palm Beach School for Autism
Dawn Hicks, Executive Director, Stand Among Friends
Stacey Hoaglund, Family Network on Disability, Coordinator of Partners in Policy for the State of Florida
John Neveling, District Human Resource Manager in the South Florida Region, The Home Depot
Keith Oswald, Chief Academic Officer, School District of Palm Beach
Michelle Rubin, Founder of Autism After 21 and FAU Soaring Owls
Unicorn Children’s Foundation, in partnership with Palm Beach County Youth Services, are convening community conversation to better understand the current landscape of supports and services, the gaps in available services and supports, and barriers to accessing services for individuals with special needs. Since January 2015, over 180 participants representing more than 70 private, public and civic organizations, as well as parents and individuals challenged by special needs, have come together monthly to discuss their experiences, concerns, ideas, and solutions. These community conversations are part of a larger community needs assessment on special needs and disability that was commissioned by The Unicorn Children’s Foundation with funding support from Palm Beach County Government, Quantum Foundation, Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County, Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County, Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service, Autism After 21, Els for Autism, and the Autism Project of Palm Beach County. A presentation to the larger community is planned for Tuesday, December 1, 2015 from 5-8pm at the Palm Beach County South County Civic Center to unveil a business model to create a more coordinated and comprehensive continuum of care, engagement, and inclusion for individuals with special needs and/or disability.
Tom D’Eri, Founder and CEO, Rising Tides Carwash
Michelle Dryer, Director of Community Partnerships, Career Source
Dr. Mary Lou Duffy, Professor, Florida Atlantic University and Project Coordinator for the FAU Academy for Community Inclusion
Ann Eisenberg, Executive Director, Palm Beach School for Autism
Dawn Hicks, Executive Director, Stand Among Friends
Stacey Hoaglund, Family Network on Disability, Coordinator of Partners in Policy for the State of Florida
John Neveling, District Human Resource Manager in the South Florida Region, The Home Depot
Keith Oswald, Chief Academic Officer, School District of Palm Beach
Michelle Rubin, Founder of Autism After 21 and FAU Soaring Owls
Unicorn Children’s Foundation, in partnership with Palm Beach County Youth Services, are convening community conversation to better understand the current landscape of supports and services, the gaps in available services and supports, and barriers to accessing services for individuals with special needs. Since January 2015, over 180 participants representing more than 70 private, public and civic organizations, as well as parents and individuals challenged by special needs, have come together monthly to discuss their experiences, concerns, ideas, and solutions. These community conversations are part of a larger community needs assessment on special needs and disability that was commissioned by The Unicorn Children’s Foundation with funding support from Palm Beach County Government, Quantum Foundation, Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County, Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County, Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service, Autism After 21, Els for Autism, and the Autism Project of Palm Beach County. A presentation to the larger community is planned for Tuesday, December 1, 2015 from 5-8pm at the Palm Beach County South County Civic Center to unveil a business model to create a more coordinated and comprehensive continuum of care, engagement, and inclusion for individuals with special needs and/or disability.
View Photos: https://plus.google.com/photos/114447671366269128560/albums/6194813882377864289
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
Attendees comments from Community Conversations
"Thanks again for your efforts regarding our “community conversations.” I have found both meetings to be productive and actually made a new connection at each one."
“I want to thank you for putting together the wonderful community meeting that took place today. You are making the things I have only dreamed of happen. You are amazing! I am honored to be a part of such a life-changing project.”
“I just wanted to thank you that was a wonderful meeting and I am very excited as to the potential of work that will be done.”
“Thank you for taking the lead in our community to bring everyone together and to conduct a community wide needs assessment. I thought today went very well. The day was well-organized, Betsey did a great job of moderating and there was a room full of committed individuals. Thank you! Nice job! I was thrilled to be able to participate.”
We love hearing from you! If you have a testimonial you would like to share, tell us in the comments below, or email Amy at amy@eunicorn.org
“I want to thank you for putting together the wonderful community meeting that took place today. You are making the things I have only dreamed of happen. You are amazing! I am honored to be a part of such a life-changing project.”
“I just wanted to thank you that was a wonderful meeting and I am very excited as to the potential of work that will be done.”
“Thank you for taking the lead in our community to bring everyone together and to conduct a community wide needs assessment. I thought today went very well. The day was well-organized, Betsey did a great job of moderating and there was a room full of committed individuals. Thank you! Nice job! I was thrilled to be able to participate.”
We love hearing from you! If you have a testimonial you would like to share, tell us in the comments below, or email Amy at amy@eunicorn.org
Thursday, May 14, 2015
Thank You for Coming to Community Conversation V on Special Needs and Disability
Thank you to everyone who came out to our Community Conversation V on Special Needs and Disability this afternoon at United Way of Palm Beach County!!
Monday, May 11, 2015
Join Us for a Community Conversation on May 14th
Unicorn Children's Foundation with Community Partners is conducting a Community Needs Assessment in Palm Beach County on Special Needs and Disability. If you fall into one of the groups below and are interested in having your voice heard, please fill out a survey:
- Parent of a child/adult with special needs - http://sgiz.mobi/s3/Parents-Caregivers-Survey
- Individual who has been diagnosed with a disability - http://sgiz.mobi/s3/Individuals-with-Special-Needs-Survey
Please feel free to join us at our next Community Conversation on May 14th.
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Join Us for Community Conversation IV on Special Needs and Disability
Unicorn Children's Foundation with Community Partners will be conducting a Community Needs Assessment in Palm Beach County on Special Needs and Disability. If you fall into one of the groups below and are interested in having your voice heard, please send your contact information to Sharon Alexander: sharon@eunicorn.org
- Service Providers or Agencies working with special needs
- Parent of a child/adult with special needs
- Individual who has been diagnosed with a disability
- Parent of a child/adult with special needs
- Individual who has been diagnosed with a disability
Please feel free to join us at our next Community Conversation on April 9th.
Monday, March 9, 2015
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