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SUMMARY:Youth Hangout
DESCRIPTION:🎉 **Join TCFEF’s New Youth Hangout — On Zoom!** 🎉 \nAre you a transition-aged youth ready to learn how to speak up for yourself and become your own best advocate? Come hang out\, connect with others\, and learn valuable self-advocacy skills — plus\, there’s a **$15 Amazon gift card giveaway at every session!** 💸 \n🗓**Upcoming Schedule:** \n📅 **TUE 12/2 @ 6PM** **Session 3: Speaking Up — How to Ask for What You Need** Learn how to use your voice confidently to ask for help or accommodations in everyday situations. \n📅 **TUE 12/9 @ 6PM** **Session 4: Confidence in Action** Practice speaking up in real-life situations and learn tips to stay calm and confident when it matters most. \n🧾 **Registration Required!** Register here 👉 [https://forms.gle/iitdCW1HtJNkjit8A](https://forms.gle/iitdCW1HtJNkjit8A)
URL:https://thecenterforexceptionalfamilies.org/event/youth-hangout/
LOCATION:Online\, AR\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Hangout
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Center for Exceptional Families":MAILTO:tcfefstaff@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Youth Hangout
DESCRIPTION:🎉 **Join TCFEF’s New Youth Hangout — On Zoom!** 🎉 \nAre you a transition-aged youth ready to learn how to speak up for yourself and become your own best advocate? Come hang out\, connect with others\, and learn valuable self-advocacy skills — plus\, there’s a **$15 Amazon gift card giveaway at every session!** 💸 \n🗓**Upcoming Schedule:** \n📅 **TUE 12/9 @ 6PM** **Session 4: Confidence in Action** Practice speaking up in real-life situations and learn tips to stay calm and confident when it matters most. \n🧾 **Registration Required!** Register here 👉 [https://forms.gle/iitdCW1HtJNkjit8A](https://forms.gle/iitdCW1HtJNkjit8A)
URL:https://thecenterforexceptionalfamilies.org/event/youth-hangout-2/
LOCATION:Online\, AR\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Hangout
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Center for Exceptional Families":MAILTO:tcfefstaff@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Let's Get Organized!
DESCRIPTION:📣 Join Parent Mentor Tiffany Slone for a special TCFEF Training! \nTiffany will introduce the Parent Toolkit\, an exciting initiative created by The Center for Exceptional Families (TCFEF) and funded through generous grants and donors. Along with helping families to organize their own paperwork into the Toolkit that they will take home. \nThe Parent Toolkit was designed to help parents and caregivers of students with disabilities stay organized and confident during IEP and 504 meetings. Each FREE toolkit includes a 3-ring binder\, page dividers\, labels\, IEP/504 information\, and more—everything you need to keep important documents and resources at your fingertips. \nLearn how this toolkit is empowering families across Arkansas to better advocate for their children and access the support they deserve! \nTarget Audience: Parents and Community Groups \nAge range covered: 0-26 years old \nThis training is sponsored by: The Center for Exceptional Families\, Arkansas Disability Coalition\, and Autisum Involves Me.
URL:https://thecenterforexceptionalfamilies.org/event/lets-get-organized/
LOCATION:Center for Nonprofit\, 1200 W Walnut St\, Rogers\, AR\, 72756\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parent Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Center for Exceptional Families":MAILTO:tcfefstaff@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:TCFEF Parent Toolkit Training
DESCRIPTION:📣 Join Parent Mentor Karen Lutrick for a special TCFEF Training!Karen will introduce the Parent Toolkit\, an exciting initiative created by the The Center For Exceptional Families (TCFEF) and funded through generous grants and donors. \nThe Parent Toolkit was designed to help parents and caregivers of students with disabilities stay organized and confident during IEP and 504 meetings. Each FREE toolkit includes a 3-ring binder\, page dividers\, labels\, IEP/504 information\, and more—everything you need to keep important documents and resources at your fingertips. \nLearn how this toolkit is empowering families across Arkansas to better advocate for their children and access the support they deserve! \nTarget Audience: Parents and Community Groups \nAge range covered: 0-26 years old \nThis training is sponsored by: The Center For Exceptional Families\, Pilot Prevention Program for Children and Families\, along with University of Arkansas Partners program.
URL:https://thecenterforexceptionalfamilies.org/event/5525/
LOCATION:Bradley County Library\, 115 Cypress Street E\, Warren\, AR\, 71671\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The Center for Exceptional Families":MAILTO:tcfefstaff@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Webinar Wednesday: IFTW Learning Independently and College Ready\, Here We Come!  Checklist
DESCRIPTION:Come join Parent Mentor Karen Lutrick for an evening review of the IFTW Learning Independently and College Ready\, Here We Come! Checklist and how to utilize this checklist to better prepare for your own future or for your child’s future. \n\n\n\nTarget Audience: Parents\, Professionals\, Organizations\, Educational Staff\, Young Adults\, and IFTW\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChild Age Focus: Child (5-12)\, Young Adult (13-18)\, and Adult (18-26)\n\n\n\n\nClick Here to register for our Webinar Wednesday event: https://apricot.socialsolutions.com/auth/autologin/org_id/115692/hash/26b13385600002ad2e6f0bcd08e31196a7efb747
URL:https://thecenterforexceptionalfamilies.org/event/webinar-wednesday-iftw-learning-independently-and-college-ready-here-we-come-checklist/
LOCATION:Online\, AR\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar Wednesday
ORGANIZER;CN="The Center for Exceptional Families":MAILTO:tcfefstaff@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Sensory Cinema
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Sensory Cinema on December 20 at 9:30 at the Malco Towne Theater in Jonesboro and The Malco in Van Buren! Tickets are $8.68 cash only when you arrive\, and concessions are available for sale. Adults with disabilities living in group or residential homes get FREE admission! \nYou will have two options with the movies offered in December: The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squarepants or Avatar: Fire and Ash \nShow starts at 9:30  we skip the previews and jump right into the movieCash Only upon entry. Concessions are available to purchase Showing at The Jonesboro Malco on Parker Rd & The Malco in Van Buren
URL:https://thecenterforexceptionalfamilies.org/event/sensory-cinema-27/
CATEGORIES:Sensory Saturday
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