Independence Happy Hour (on Zoom)
Jun
2

Independence Happy Hour (on Zoom)

Calling all past and present Peer to Peer Instructors and participants!

Join us to socialize, make connections, and discuss living more independently.

This is a one-hour virtual get-together for anyone who has participated in any of our past Peer to Peer workshops.

Whether you joined us in Summer 2021 or Spring 2025, we’d love to see you! Click on the button below to register, or contact abby with any questions.

This event is for people who have completed our Peer to Peer Workshop.

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Delaware County Meetup
Jun
4

Delaware County Meetup

Join us for our next Delaware County in-person meetup at Rose Tree Park in Media! (Rain date 6/5).

If you are an Individual with disabilities or a family member of an individual with disabilities and you live in (or close to) Delaware County, join us for an opportunity to:

Make new, local connections; Share resources and information about supports, services and employment opportunities; and

find others who are looking for solutions for planning, building community, and housing!

This meet-up is free to attend. RSVP at the link below:


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Peer-To-Peer Workshop (via Zoom)
Jun
10
to Jul 8

Peer-To-Peer Workshop (via Zoom)

In this unique 5-session workshop series, you will learn from peer instructors who are living on their own.

You must register in advance to attend this workshop, and your registration fee covers all 5 sessions.

This round of the Peer to Peer workshop will meet on Tuesdays from 7:00pm - 8:00pm from June 10th to July 8th, 2025.

A special discount is available for Montgomery County residents ages 16-21. Please contact abby for details (AbbyMartucci.FamiliesCCAN@gmail.com)

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June Resource Meeting (via Zoom): Navigating the Mental Health System
Jun
23

June Resource Meeting (via Zoom): Navigating the Mental Health System

Join us for a conversation about navigating the mental health system when you or your loved one have physical, intellectual, developmental, or sensory disabilities.

Our speakers will be Jenny Champignon, SAU1 project ambassador and mental health advocate, and representatives from Thrive Advocacy.

Stay tuned for additional information.

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Empowering Independence  Workshop (via Zoom)
Jul
15
to Aug 12

Empowering Independence Workshop (via Zoom)

What does Independence look like for you? Spend some time with us to identify your strengths and work on your plan for the future! Our results-oriented framework will help you create an action plan, understand what independence means for you, and start crafting a vision for the future. You must register in advance to attend this 5-session workshop, and your registration fee covers all sessions.

Throughout our 5 weeks together, you can expect to meet other families, learn concrete skills, and solidify your independence vision! This cohort will meet on Tuesdays from 7:00-8:15pm from July 15th through August 12th, 2025. Early Bird Discount Available now through 7/4/25!

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May Resource Meeting (via Zoom): Navigating the transition from High School to Adult Life
May
19

May Resource Meeting (via Zoom): Navigating the transition from High School to Adult Life

Join us as we welcome Families CCAN Community member Áine Smalley, who will be sharing her story about navigating supports and services for her transition-age son, Kieran.  

After Áine's presentation, we will have a community conversation to share thoughts, ideas, and resources for the journey to adulthood and greater independence.  

About our presenter:

"My name is Áine Smalley, and I live in Chester County with my husband Terry and son, Kieran, who is 19 and has Williams syndrome. Kieran is finishing his senior year in high school, and we are actively navigating his transition into adulthood. Professionally, I work at a multinational medical device company while also dedicating time to volunteering and advocacy in the disability space. A sabbatical I took a few years ago helped me prepare for this transition, and I’d like to share some of the insights and lessons we’ve learned along the way."


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One Stop Workshop: Building Community Connections (on Zoom)
May
7

One Stop Workshop: Building Community Connections (on Zoom)

Our One Stop Workshop Series provides focused instruction on small but important topics. These topics will help you on your journey to greater independence.

Join us for Building Community Connections

What a dream it would be if we could all have a place in our community where "Everybody knows your name." As we've all experienced, building these connections in our community involves more than just showing up.

Join this 75-minute Zoom session to map out the community routines, roles and relationships that can help you become a more connected member of your community. We look forward to exploring new strategies to help encourage your relationships to blossom.


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Families CCAN Listening Session (on Zoom)
May
2

Families CCAN Listening Session (on Zoom)

Join us in a conversation about plans for the next few years at Families CCAN.

We’d love to hear from you: What goals are most important to you, your loved one, or the people you serve? Are there any obstacles standing in your way? How can Families CCAN help you on your journey?

All are welcome. Advance registration is required.

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Families CCAN Listening Session (on Zoom)
May
1

Families CCAN Listening Session (on Zoom)

Join us in a conversation about plans for the next few years at Families CCAN.

We’d love to hear from you: What goals are most important to you, your loved one, or the people you serve? Are there any obstacles standing in your way? How can Families CCAN help you on your journey?

All are welcome. Advance registration is required.

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April Resource Meeting (via Zoom): Supported Decision Making with the SDM-PA team
Apr
21

April Resource Meeting (via Zoom): Supported Decision Making with the SDM-PA team

Join us as we welcome guest presenters from Supported Decision Making Pennsylvania. They will be sharing information about the work they have been doing to provide education to our community about alternatives to guardianship.

Here is what they had to say about their mission:

“Supportive Decision Making Pennsylvania is committed to providing Pennsylvanians with the insights and tools needed to make informed choices. From healthcare and education to community planning, our resources simplify complex decisions. We believe in fostering confident decision making, ensuring that everyone in our state has access to the support they need to succeed.” 

Check out their website: www.sdmpa.org 

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Getting Your Own Place: Myths and Facts, Part 2
Mar
21

Getting Your Own Place: Myths and Facts, Part 2

Many Myths exist about housing choices for people with disabilities.

Families CCAN and SAU1 have been working on a project to explain some of those myths and replace them with facts. We have developed a set of virtual presentations for older teens and adults with disabilities.

In March, we are sharing both “Getting You Own Place: Myths and Facts” presentations.

We will present part 1 on Friday 3/14/25 and part 2 on Friday 3/21/25.

Here’s how to join us on Zoom:

For video and audio by computer or smartphone, get the passcode from Carla anytime before the event! Call 724 588 2378 or Email power@sau1.org.

The day of the event, go online at sau1.me/zoom then enter the passcode or join right from our online events calendar at sau1.me/events and enter the passcode.

For just audio from a smartphone: tap +16468769923,,2233445555# and wait to hear “You are in the meeting now."

For just audio from any phone: dial 646 876 9923, then meeting ID: 223 344 5555 ##.

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Getting Your Own Place: Myths and Facts, Part 1
Mar
14

Getting Your Own Place: Myths and Facts, Part 1

Many Myths exist about housing choices for people with disabilities.

Families CCAN and SAU1 have been working on a project to explain some of those myths and replace them with facts. We have developed a set of virtual presentations for older teens and adults with disabilities.

In March, we will be sharing both “Getting You Own Place: Myths and Facts” presentations. Join us for one or both of these informative presentations!

We will present part 1 on Friday 3/14/25 and part 2 on Friday 3/21/25.

Here’s how to join us on Zoom:

For video and audio by computer or smartphone, get the passcode from Carla anytime before the event! Call 724 588 2378 or Email power@sau1.org.

The day of the event, go online at sau1.me/zoom then enter the passcode or join right from our online events calendar at sau1.me/events and enter the passcode.

For just audio from a smartphone: tap +16468769923,,2233445555# and wait to hear “You are in the meeting now."

For just audio from any phone: dial 646 876 9923, then meeting ID: 223 344 5555 ##.

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Delaware County Meet-up (In person!)
Mar
5

Delaware County Meet-up (In person!)

Calling all Delaware County residents!

If you are an Individual with disabilities or a family member of an individual with disabilities and you live in (or close to) Delaware County, please join us!

Our next meet-up will be in person at the Marple Branch of the Delaware County Library in Broomall!

Please feel free to bring your dinner.  Families CCAN will provide drinks and dessert.  Please feel free to bring a friend!

This meeting is free to attend.  Donations to cover the cost of the room rental are appreciated, and can be made on our website.  

Note: Marple Library is neither the sponsor nor an endorser of this program.

Click below for more info and to RSVP:


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February Resource Meeting (via Zoom): Getting Your Own Place: Myths and Facts, Part 2
Feb
24

February Resource Meeting (via Zoom): Getting Your Own Place: Myths and Facts, Part 2

Join us to learn about Housing from Self Advocates United as One (SAU1) Power Coaches!

For the past year and a half, Families CCAN and SAU1 have been working on a grant project . This project is funded by the Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council. To learn more about this project, click here.

This presentation will share some common myths about housing for people with disabilities, and then help to explain why those myths are not true.

This presentation is is the second in a series.

You do not need to have attended the first Housing Myths and Facts presentation in order to attend this presentation.

If you would like to watch the first presentation in this series, you can find it here in our archives. It is the March 2024 recording.

This will be an informative and interactive presentation geared towards older teens and adults with disabilities, as well as their families, and the professionals who support them.

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January Resource Meeting (via Zoom): A Community Conversation about Jobs
Jan
13

January Resource Meeting (via Zoom): A Community Conversation about Jobs

Join us on 1/13/25 for a community conversation about jobs.

We'll discuss a variety of topics related to how our community members with disabilities are finding and keeping jobs.

Please feel free to bring both your questions and your experiences to share with the group!

Please note: The meeting previously scheduled for this date and time, “OVR Q & A”, has been postponed. Please stay tuned for a new date. Thank you for your understanding.


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