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Community organizations across Monroe and Wayne County are currently trying to meet the needs of caregivers. Please consider completing this short (3-5 minutes) survey to help inform supports! English: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ChildCareEnglish Spanish: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ChildCareEspanol... [Images: A photo of a young boy sitting on his brother's shoulder. A photo of a young girl on a swing. Text asks, "What are your current childcare needs? Take this survey to share what YOU need to support your kids' quality care and learning right now.]

Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities (#IDPD). On this day (and every day!) we commit to building a more disability-inclusive, accessible world. https://www.un.org//obser/day-of-persons-with-disabilities

The Parent Engagement Network of ROC the Future will be celebrating parents next week! Please join for an evening of fun and celebration.

Let's celebrate parents!

Remote yoga/mindfulness classes are being offered in December! For more information contact: [email protected] [Image: A cartoon woman sitting cross-legged with her hands in a prayer position. Text reads: Remote Classes. Mindful Tradition will be offering two remote classes every Sunday: Neurodiverse Yoga at 3-4pm and Teen Toga at 4-5pm. Classes are $15 per month]

Election Day is November 3, 2020. Early Voting begins across NYS on October 24, 2020. DRNY’s Voting Advocates are here to help YOU with voting-related questions... and concerns. We can help you: - Answer questions about voting options - Find your polling location and hours of operation - Report physical barriers at your polling location - Report problems with a ballot marking device or accessible absentee ballot - Navigate the HAVA Complaint Process - Provide referral information Contact DRNY By Phone: 1-800-993-8982 (9a-5p M-F) By Email: [email protected] (anytime)

The City of Rochester is seeking feedback on pending proposals around community policing. Please consider sharing your voice. https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url

SCDD is proud to support National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). Held each October, NDEAM aims to educate about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America's workers with disabilities. NDEAM is led by the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy, but its true spirit lies in the many observances held at the grassroots level across the nation every year. Learn how you can support NDEAM by visiting the ODEP website: www.dol.gov/NDEAM.

Now available for viewing are the Transition Back to School during Covid-19 Handbook webinars. Please visit www.airbnetwork.org! Available in English, Korean, and Spanish!

Thank you to our partners, speakers, and attendees for a fun and informative 2020 Skirboll Family Autism Conference! Video recordings of each session are now available for viewing and sharing at http://event.urmc.edu/skirboll. Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics - Golisano Children's Hospital

The Skirboll 2020 Conference is happening now and throughout the day tomorrow!! Joining us for a session? Share with us and tag #Skirboll20 Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics - Golisano Children's Hospital

The 2020 Skirboll Family Autism Conference begins today! In addition to no-cost presentations, representatives from our research teams are hosting drop in discussions on Zoom. Grab your coffee or lunch and hear about research opportunities at the following times: Friday, 10/9 at 8:00-9:00 a.m. Friday, 10/9 at 12:00-1:00 p.m. Saturday, 10/10 at 10:00-11:00 a.m.... For more details, visit http://event.urmc.edu/skirboll.

Meet Catina Burkett! Join her presentation on October 10th at 9:00 a.m., where she'll be discussing cultural disparities in healthcare and sharing inclusive ways our communities can work to destigmatize mental health services. Register for free at http://event.urmc.edu/skirboll.

Our friends at Elmira Economic Opportunity Program, Inc. and Golisano Autism Center Rochester will be hosting a livestream of conference sessions for families at their locations! Spots are limited to ensure social distancing, so be sure to reserve your spot at http://event.urmc.edu/skirboll!

Join Linda Matons on October 9th at 1:00 p.m., where she'll be presenting on behavior strategies related to COVID-19! Register for free at http://event.urmc.edu/skirboll.

Do you have a question or want to learn about resources in your area? Our Family Navigators are ready to help during next week's Skirboll Family Autism Conference. Sign up for a free appointment!