Free Online Arts Workshop: Coding, Gaming, and Website Creation
Young people ages 16-24 with disabilities (such as autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities) become the techies of tomorrow, gaining important technological skills as they are introduced to current issues and challenges shaping social-justice movements. Participants reflect on their own identities and challenge their assumptions by learning how to code, create games, and make personal websites. […]
The Autistic Brain with Dr. Temple Grandin
Dr. Temple Grandin, a world-renowned autism spokesperson, scientist, and inventor, has served as an inspiration and role model to hundreds of thousands of families and persons with autism. In this unique presentation, Temple eloquently and candidly describes the challenges she has faced and offers glimpses into her own childhood, with ideas on how others dealing […]
RVA Community Makers
RVA Community Makers 2020 mural in the Atrium. David Stover 2020 Miss Community Clovia of KISS Richmond and Praise 101 interviews the musical and visual artists participating in Richmond Community Makers. After the program premieres on Radio One’s KISS Richmond, Praise 101, and IPower Facebook pages, the program will be available to view on […]
Language and Literacy for Infants and Toddlers
How do you develop the language and literacy for someone who does not talk? This training will provide you with critical tools and techniques to enhance your ability to communicate with the infants and toddlers in your care, and why it plays such a large role in the years after they have left you. CDA […]
Especially for Early Childhood Teachers
Join your Central Virginia Child Care Aware specialists for an open discussion about your challenges and success of being an early childhood educator. The agenda will be created by the participants. Technical assistance will be offered, along with a listening ear. Be prepared to share and support in a respectful forum. Registration: [email protected] Zoom Meeting […]
Behind the Music Series: “The Lives of Isaac Stern”
A musical conversation with author, David Schoenbaum Moderated by VPM Radio Host, Mike Goldberg This is a live zoom event A centennial celebration of the career and legacy of the first made-in-America violin virtuoso and one of the twentieth century's greatest musicians. Professional historian, author and lifelong amateur violinist, David Schoenbaum, will lead us on […]
“Know Thyself”: The Fundamental Importance of Autistic Self-Knowledge
The ancient Greeks left us an important reminder carved in stone at Delphi, «Γνωθι Σ’αυτόν» (“Know Thyself”). Self-knowledge is essential, and is the right of all, including your child with autism. In this webinar, Catherine Faherty covers that rationale and the practical, lifelong steps to support your child or teenager engage in the process of […]
Lunch and Learn: Continuing to Lead the Way in Virginia Public Schools with Positive Practices in Distance Learning for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Presenters: Teresa Cogar & Lauren Vetere - Join us to explore a new tool developed by VCU-ACE staff to assist educators in Virginia to continue to lead the way in evidence-based practice in distance learning for students with ASD. This tool is divided into sections to address evidence-based practices in autism in the virtual setting. […]
Understanding Decisional Capacities of Older Adults
Capacity assessments of older adults is steeped in the fundamental tensions between two core ethical principles: autonomy (self-determination) and protection (beneficence). APS caseworkers must often consider the impact of cognitive functioning on a person’s risk for elder abuse, exploitation, and neglect. In this webinar, Dr. Sheri Gibson will address the very complex topic of decisional […]