Congratulations to our Program Operations Coordinator, Ivonne Rodriguez, who was 1 of 16 individuals who completed a REST training event at the Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County. Currently, REST has 526 Trainers and 5,480 Companions in 29 states!!
Showing posts with label education. Show all posts
Showing posts with label education. Show all posts
Friday, January 26, 2018
Thursday, January 11, 2018
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
REST Train-the-Trainer Workshop today!
Today is the day we launch the REST train the trainer workshop to increase quality respite care services in Palm Beach County with scholarships provided through a partnership with Unicorn Children's Foundation, Children's Services Council and United Way.
Thursday, December 28, 2017
Only a few hours left to submit your application...
Don't miss your chance for scholarship to become a Certified Respite Companion Trainer!!
Friday, December 22, 2017
Deadline Extended to Train the Trainer!
The deadline has been extended!!
Don't miss your chance for scholarship to become a Certified Respite Companion Trainer!!
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Friday, December 8, 2017
REST Respite Train-the-Trainer Scholarship Application Deadline Extended
We're offering a scholarship to attend this Training!
The deadline to apply has been extended until Friday, 12/15/17.
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
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Earn Your M.S. in Developmental Disabilities
Opportunity to earn your M.S. in Developmental Disabilities at Nova Southeastern University
For more information, visit http://www.nova.edu/humanservices/devdisabilities/index.html
- Convenient
for working professionals and diverse schedules
- 30
credits exclusively online
- Special
concentration options:
· Adult
Services and Transition
· Applied
Behavior Analysis
· Child
Life Specialist
· Early
Childhood
· Leadership
and Advocacy
For more information, visit http://www.nova.edu/humanservices/devdisabilities/index.html
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