Showing posts with label disability. Show all posts
Showing posts with label disability. Show all posts

Sunday, May 6, 2018

Emergency Preparedness Training for Persons with Disabilities - May 10

A special event for Emergency Preparedness Training Event for Persons with Disabilities has been scheduled for May 10 from 2:00 - 3:30 PM at the Franklin TV Studios.

RSVP by May 8 to confirm attendance by calling 508-298-4023.

** The Disability Commission would like to also note that each participant will receive a backpack from the Massachusetts Office on Disability with a great amount of emergency supplies

Additional details in the flyer on the Town of Franklin page
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/event_for_the_disabled.pdf

or here



Emergency Preparedness Training Event for Persons with Disabilities - May 10
Emergency Preparedness Training Event for Persons with Disabilities - May 10


Wednesday, April 25, 2018

Emergency Preparedness Training Event for Persons with Disabilities - May 10

A special event for Emergency Preparedness Training Event for Persons with Disabilities has been scheduled for May 10 from 2:00 - 3:30 PM at the Franklin TV Studios.

RSVP is required to confirm attendance. Please call 508-298-4023 by May 8.



Additional details in the flyer on the Town of Franklin page
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/event_for_the_disabled.pdf

or here



Emergency Preparedness Training Event for Persons with Disabilities - May 10
Emergency Preparedness Training Event for Persons with Disabilities - May 10


Thursday, January 11, 2018

Franklin SEPAC: January Workshop - Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities - Jan 18


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January 2018

Happy New Year!!

January Workshop

Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities

By Dr. Joseph Moldover

Children with these disorders may have trouble interpreting non-verbal cues like facial expression or body language and may have poor coordination, but are strong verbally.

Dr. Moldover is a neuropyschologist practicing independently in Wellesley, MA. He evaluates and treats children and adolescents with learning disorders, developmental disorders, neurological injuries and psychiatric disabilities.  Dr. Moldover frequently works with individuals diagnosed with ADHD/ADD, neurological and psychiatric disorders and cognitive disabilities. He is a graduate of the Institute for Graduate Clinical Psychology at Widner University. 


Thursday, January 18th at 7:00 PM
3rd Floor Training Room
Franklin Municipal Building 
We look forward to seeing you there. 

Parent Support Group
When: Thursday, January 25 at 7:00 PM
Where: Cole's Tavern
, 553 Washington Street, Franklin

We will be providing monthly opportunities for parents/caregivers to get together in a relaxed environment to share stories, make connections and learn from one another.  

The mission of the Franklin Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) is to promote a network for parents of children with disabilities and provide a forum to share information and discuss matters of relative interest and concern regarding our children. This group provides regular forums for Pupil Personnel Services and parents to share information and discuss pertinent issues; develops, maintains and shares tools and a resource guide; and raises awareness of children with special needs.

We host monthly workshops educating parents on special-needs topics. We also hold support groups, fun meet-ups for the kids and donate educational supplies to the Franklin Public School Special Education programs. We are a volunteer-run organization and need donations to help alleviate the costs of the above-mentioned programs. We receive our primary funding through an annual "Evening of Comedy" fundraiser that we host in April.


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We are always looking for feedback and ways that we can help meet the needs of our community here in town.  Please don't hesitate to reach out to us via email at franklinsepac@gmail.com, follow us on Facebook at @franklinsepac, and now on Twitter at @franklin_sepac.
Stay updated about our workshops, support groups and events. Get social with us!



Franklin Special Education Parent Advisory Council
355 East Central St.
Franklin, Massachusetts 02038
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Thursday, October 26, 2017

“I do this because I love doing it"

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"Though it’s not her primary job, Susan Barbour doesn’t mind getting her hands dirty with the rest of the kitchen staff at the Senior Center. 
It is likely one of the many reasons she was awarded the 2017 Citizen’s Award from Horace Mann Educational Associates (HMEA) for her work with the organization. 
Among many titles, Barbour is the program coordinator at the Senior Center. Though she devotes much of her time to her interns from HMEA in the kitchen. 
Quick to perk a smile among co-workers and customers, Barbour is humble, but proud of the work she does for HMEA. Her dedication and pride is evident through her 13 years of volunteer work for the organization."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20171026/franklin-resident-awarded-good-citizens-award

"HMEA’s Administrative Office is located in Franklin, MA, but our service area extends to over 110 communities in the Commonwealth’s Central, Southeastern and Eastern regions. We have a long history of providing innovative services in school, at work, at home and in the community and HMEA now serves nearly 3,800 children and adults with developmental disabilities."

Visit HMEA on the web for more information  https://hmea.org/ 

HMEA’s Administrative Office is located in Franklin, MA
HMEA’s Administrative Office is located in Franklin, MA

Saturday, October 14, 2017

“Disability isn’t a monolithic concept”

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"THE ISSUE: People with disabilities face low employment rates.
THE IMPACT: National Disability Employment Awareness Month is intended to educate employers about providing opportunities for workers with disabilities. 
For people with disabilities in Massachusetts and across the country, employment rates are rising, but have still not recovered to pre-recession levels. 
Massachusetts advocates for people with disabilities are running awareness and education campaigns in October to mark National Disability Employment Awareness month. David D’Arcangelo, director of the Massachusetts Office on Disability, said finding employment is a major issue facing many people with disabilities."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20171013/employment-challenge-for-many-with-disabilities


Today's Special will be at the Harvest Festival selling tickets for their fund raiser Oct 28.

"Today's Special aims to be a leader in the food service industry by empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to take an active role in the distribution, development, and marketing of high quality baked goods that are produced in a truly integrated workplace. We believe that the food service industry is uniquely positioned to bring communities together and we take pride in producing high quality baked goods while striving to create an inclusive world."


https://www.facebook.com/Todays-Special-Inc-Bakery-293215590781263/
https://www.facebook.com/Todays-Special-Inc-Bakery-293215590781263/