COVID-19 Resources - May 8, 2020

Virginia Department of Education sent this bulletin at 05/08/2020 08:23 AM EDT

COVID-19 Resources - May 8, 2020

These are challenging times for everyone. Families of children with disabilities may currently be experiencing an additional layer of stress that others are not. Below, please find a short list of resources that may help you and your family through this period.

COVID-19 Toolkits by Topic

The Autism Society of America has put together several resource toolkits for families of people with autism who may find themselves struggling as a result of COVID-19.

Click here for resources and toolkits

FREE Lunch and Learn Series from Virginia Commonwealth University-Autism Center for Excellence (VCU-ACE)

Please plan to join VCU-ACE over the next four Thursdays for their Lunch and Learn series for families. The schedule and topics are below:

Thursday, May 14, 2020, from noon-1p.m.: Home Activities to Learning Experiences

Thursday, May 21, 2020, from noon-1p.m.: Practical Ideas for Maintaining and Creating Structure at Home

Thursday, May 28, 2020, from noon-1p.m.: Promoting Self-Determination through Goal Setting at Home

Thursday, June 4, 2020, from noon-1p.m.: Communication Strategies for Families

Click here for Lunch and Learn registration information

FREE Children and Screens Virtual Workshop (for Parents of Adolescents)

As schools transition to online learning and more time is spent with friends virtually than ever before, many parents have concerns about their teen's digital well-being.

Children and Screens: Institute of Digital Media and Child Development will be hosting an online workshop geared toward parents of teenagers to discuss healthy screen habits during the pandemic. The workshop will take place on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, from noon-1:30p.m.

Click here to register for the Children and Screens Virtual Workshop

This service is provided to you at no charge by the VDOE Department of Special Education and Student Services. Visit Special Education Resources for Parents for additional information provided by the VDOE.

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