Exciting Opportunities in April at PEAL!

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Dads Together: for Fathers of Children with Disabilities and SHCN

Sat, April 9, 2022 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in New Castle

Fathers (and father figures) from: Fathers from Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Clarion, Crawford, Lawrence, Mercer, Venango and Washington especially.

Dad’s Tackling Issues Together! Featuring Jon Kolb, former Steeler left tackle and Defensive Line Coach, father of an adult child with a disability, and current Director of Physical Training at Adventures in Training for a Purpose (ATP). ATP is a non-profit helping Veterans and individuals with disabilities who, due to insurance limitations, would otherwise be unable to address their need for ongoing treatment.

Disability & Behavior: Preventing School Discipline, Punishment & Segregation - Practical Support for Families

For the education of family caregivers and professionals on rights, supports, services, protections. Receive resources and solutions from experts. Know the law, how to work with schools and providers.

April 19th, 2022 1:00pm
School Age

April 20th, 2022 1:00pm
Early Childhood

Sean Barron: Autism from the Inside Out and the Outside In

April 21st 5:00-6:30 pm

Evening Keynote Speaker Sean Barron, Author and Journalist Sean Barron is the author of two books, “There’s a Boy in Here” co-written with his mother, Judy Barron, and it was initially published in 1992 and “The Unwritten Rules of Social Relationships”, co-authored with Dr. Temple Grandin, 2006. Sean is a news reporter and photojournalist for The Youngstown Vindicator and Tribune Chronicle.
All Are Welcome to attend this PEAL Center Family Leadership Institute Keynote!

21 and Able in April

21 and Able, Powered by United Way-Pennsylvania Transition

April 11, 2022 10:30am- 12:20pm Parents and Family Caregiver (Only) Discussion about Transition: Bring your Questions and Talk about your Experiences.

April 12, 2022 1- 2:30pm Housing and Independent Living: LVCIL Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living

April 26, 2022 10- 11:30am Wills and Trusts

Calling all young people ages 14-21!

Come join PEAL's Youth Team very Thursday at 12:00 pm on Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81081587827

Weekly topics will focus on self-advocacy and awareness, alternating with leadership development.