Speaking for Ourselves is a grassroots, self-help/self-advocacy organization, run by people with developmental disabilities. On Monday, October 14 at 6:30pm, they will be hosting a Self Advocacy Day Event, “Our Rebirth as an Organization”. To register for this event, please use the link below. Make new friends. Learn how to be an advocate and speak…
Workshop for All Caregivers: Identifying Your “Quality of Life” Team In life, everyone needs someone. We simply do not know it all, and it’s humanly impossible to physically do it all. The need for support, resources, a listening ear—all things that caregivers, specifically, need in order to maintain a quality life. Who do you have…
This is a gentle form of yoga that can be done while sitting. It can improve your flexibility, concentration and strength, while boosting your mood, and reducing stress and joint strain. Taught by Megan Do Nascimento: She is a Philadelphia native who studied dance at the High School for Creative and Performing Arts and Spanish…
Do you live in Philadelphia and care for a child five years old or younger with an intellectual/developmental disability or autism? We want to help support you! Connect with other caregivers who “get it”, learn tips on reducing stress and taking care of yourself as a caregiver. Register Here- https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrf-igqTkuE9R0HZFROEqf5UPseeN8UOi_
Everyday challenges can take a toll on anyone, but caregivers face extra challenges. We strive for a balanced lifestyle in order to keep our families running smoothly. Achieving that balance relies heavily on our executive functioning (i.e. organizing, planning, and time management). It can feel as though we are the default person for everything our…
