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Head over to the Parent Information Center (PIC) of Delaware’s “Events” page to see a calendar of upcoming events.
EVENT:
Managed Care Organization (MCO) Call
DATES:
October 8th, and November 12th.
WHAT IS THE EVENT?
A forum where parents/caregivers have the opportunity to ask questions and/or discuss issues they are having with their Medicaid MCO (Highmark Health Options or AmeriHealth Caritas). Common issues discussed have included: care coordination requests, in home care hours, denials, therapies, private duty nursing, supplies, equipment and medication. During the call MCO’s and Medicaid representatives, along with other partner organizations can help problem solve with you.MCO calls are offered in English and the Spanish language. Held every 2nd Tueday at 11am EST (no call in July or December)
iDECIDE myTransition Training Series
Hosted By: Parent Information Center of Delaware (PIC)
Event Date: September – December
Location: Appoquinimink Community Library 204 E. Main Street, Middletown, Delaware
This Training Series is intended to develop Youth by growing their knowledge about Transition to Adulthood Planning, self-advocacy by providing support to help students in their transition planning for life after school is Done.
Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) Program
Hosted By: Parent Information Center of Delaware (PIC)
Event Date: September 25, 2024 12:00 PM
Location: Webinar
Interested in sharing your lived experience and building your leadership skills? We want to get to know you!
Attend an information session to learn more about the Leadership Education in
Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) program, administered by the University of Delaware’s Center for Disabilities Studies. The year-long LEND program prepares trainees to support the delivery of interdisciplinary, culturally competent, family-centered services for people with disabilities and their families. There are three levels of involvement: as a trainee in the program, as a mentor for a portion of the program, or as a panelist for a one-time seminar. Stipends are provided for all levels of involvement.
Serving on Groups
Hosted By: Parent Information Center of Delaware (PIC) & Governor’s Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens
Event Date: September 28, 2024 9:00am – 4:00pm
Location: George V. Massey station 516 W. Loockerman Street, Dover, DE 19904
Do you want to be more involved in a decision-making group but not sure where to begin? Are you tired of feeling list or ineffective during meetings instead of feeling like an active member of a decision-making group? So many times we are on committees or in meetings but don’t know what the process is or how to fully participate. This workshop will help you gain strategies to be able to navigate decision-making groups. This training was created to support families, educators, service providers, and other professionals serving on decision-making groups.
Learn more about how to serve as a member of a decision-making group during this FREE training facilitated by
Parent Information Center of Delaware, and Governor’s Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens.
Charlie Health Programs and Services
Hosted By: Parent Information Center of Delaware (PIC) Parent Information Center of Delaware (PIC)
Event Date: October 04, 2024 12:00 PM
Location: Virtual Meeting
Charlie Health was founded to answer one critical question: How can we expand access to mental health treatment to as many people struggling with serious mental health issues as possible? Charlie Health is an evidence-based, personalized, and virtual care with a focus on outcomes-driven treatment designed to build connection and foster sustainable healing. Along the way, Charlie Health has expanded the ability of millions to access the care they need – and deserve – from home.
Charlie Health supports individuals with: Anxiety Disorders, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Depression, Dissociative Disorders, Gender Identity & Dysphoria, Mood Disorders, Neurodivergence, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders, Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Personality Disorders, Postpartum Depression, Self-Harm, Substance Use Disorders, Trauma, Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI’s).
Roadmap to for 18+ youth with Medicaid
Hosted By: Parent Information Center of Delaware (PIC)
Event Date: October 10, 2024 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Location: Virtual Meeting
Objectives:
• What is the end date of Pediatric CCADP Medicaid?
• When and who is notified of the transition date and how are they notified?
• Does the young adult member need to provide any information to Medicaid?
What types of Medicaid programs are available to young adults over 19
years of age?
• Can the young adult do the Medicaid application and the Social Security on
the same system
Parent Mentor Program Training
Hosted By: Parent Information Center of Delaware (PIC)
Event Date: October 26, 2024 9:30AM – 2:30PM
The Delaware Parent Mentor Program Training
The Delaware Parent Mentor Program is a statewide training program designed to
train a community of parents, caregivers and community members on special
education processes, advocacy, and conflict resolution strategies, and to serve
as mentors, and resources for families of children and youth suspected of, or
currently receiving services under IDEA.
VIEW PAST WORKSHOPS & COMMUNITY EVENTS HERE
EVENT:
Creating a Care Notebook
DATE:
February 14, 2024 12:00 PM
WHAT IS THE EVENT?
This educational event will share The Care Notebook resources (all materials, binder, and tangible notebook document will be created). We will do a deep dive into the creation and utilization of The Care Notebook with the support of staff, as well as go into scenarios and experiences that your Care Notebook can be utilized in when supporting your loved one.
A Care Notebook will help you keep everything important organized and easy to find, especially in an instance where you’re medical home information is not stored on an app or virtual space. The Care Notebook will give caregivers the information needed to best take care of your child in various settings and life experiences, including times of transition and even emergencies.
Attend this event to grow your understanding of The Medical Home and Care Notebook!
EVENT:
Learning Community – Cued Speech
DATE:
March 04, 2024 7:00PM
WHAT IS THE EVENT?
Hilary Franklin from the National Cued Speech Association will provide a foundational overview of Cued Speech, how it relates to communication and language development, as well as address common misconceptions about it. She will provide resources for families who are interested in learning more.
EVENT:
Learning Community: Listening and Spoken Language (LSL)
DATE:
January 17, 2024 7:00PM
WHAT IS THE EVENT?
Learn the purpose and basic methods of LSL and how it differs from other interventions. Determine the fit between parental goals for their child and LSL, or if other opportunities best further achievement of the parents’ goals. Learn how to access LSL services in Delaware.
EVENT:
Understanding the Medical Home
DATE:
January 24, 2024 12:00pm
WHAT IS THE EVENT?
This educational event will share useful information on the medical home and care notebook creation and utilization. Understanding a Medical Home is an important component for those with special medical and health care needs.A medical home builds partnerships with clinical specialists, families, and community resources. The medical home recognizes the family as a constant in a child’s life and emphasizes partnership between health care professionals and families
Membership Meetings and Workshops:
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Taskforce Session
HOSTED BY:
Representative Cyndie Romer
DATE:
Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 6:30pm
WHAT IS THE EVENT?
Representative Cyndie Romer is facilitating a taskforce to review Deaf and Hard of Hearing services throughout the state. As part of the taskforce, a parent/caregiver listening session will be held to receive to gather input from those families navigating services.
Announcing parent listening session scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 6:30pm. Participants may attend in-person at Legislative Hall (411 Legislative Ave, Dover, DE 19901) in the House Majority Hearing Room or on Zoom. We’re asking that all participants register here: bit.ly/Oct24Meeting. There are instructions for how to submit written comments on this page as well. Accommodations are available for individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing.
To access recordings of previous Family SHADE workshops/webinars, please click HERE.
Family Shade Developmental Screening Symposium:
July 15th, 2023 10:30am – 2:00pm recording for this workshop coming soon.
2nd Annual Caregivers Are The Key Symposium:
June 24, 2023, 9AM to 12:30PM recording of this workshop coming soon.
Family SHADE Transition Symposium:
Friday, March 24, 2023, 10:30am to 1:30pm to view the recording of this workshop, please click HERE.
Family SHADE “Moving the Needle on Social Justice” Workshop Series:
February 23, 2021, 10am-12pm: “Embedding Social Justice in Our Lives”. To view the recording of this workshop, please click HERE.
March 23, 2021, 10am-12pm: “Getting Out of Our Own Way”. This workshop was not recorded at the request of at least one attendee.
April 27, 2021, 10am-12pm: “Designing A More Inclusive Environment”. This workshop was not recorded at the request of at least one attendee.
May 5: 9:00am – 11:00pm
Family SHADE Membership Meeting
May 12: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Family SHADE Workshop – Emergency Preparedness
To view the recording for this workshop, please click HERE.
June 15 and 17: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Family SHADE Child Care/Out-of-School Care Resources Workshop Series
To view the recording for the June 15th session, please click HERE.
To view the recording for the June 17th session, please click HERE.
View the guide to services in Delaware