Special Education Family Resource Fair (Montgomery County Public Schools)
2024-05-11 10:00 - 13:00 UTC
Special Education Family Resource Fair

Mark your calendar for the Special Education Family Resource Fair:
When: Saturday, May 11 from 10AM to 1PM
Where: Montgomery Blair High School
About the Event:

For the kids, there’s moonbounces, face painting, artists, live music, balloon artists, arts & crafts, and more.
For the Adults, there’s a variety of community organizations, MCPS special education offices, and government agencies will be available to provide information on services/resources. Workshops will be presented and food trucks will be available for food purchases.

Download the event flyer HERE

Spring into Wellness: Adult Behavioral Health Expo (Prince George's County)
2024-05-11 10:00 - 14:00
Looking to improve your mental and physical health? Check out the Adult Behavioral Health Expo – a FREE interactive community event aimed at offering behavioral health and wellness resources to adults at every stage of life.

Date: May 11, 2024
Time: 10:00am 2:00pm

Location:
Southern Regional Technology and Recreational Complex
7007 Bock Rd
Fort Washington, MD 20744
Event Details
May is Mental Health Awareness and Physical Fitness and Sports Month, and in recognition of this, the Prince George’s County Local Behavioral Health Authority and Prince George’s County Department of Parks and Recreation are proud to partner and host this vital expo. Their goal is to bring together the community and various general health, mental health, wellness, and substance use treatment professionals in the County. They believe in fostering an environment of support and education, where individuals can learn more about crisis intervention, suicide prevention, addiction, depression, physical fitness, and more.
At the Adult Behavioral Health Expo, attendees will have the opportunity to explore valuable resources, connect with organizations, attend fitness demonstrations, and receive FREE giveaways.
Related Documents
To learn more about the event, download the Spring into Wellness: Adult Behavioral Health Expo flyer.

Spring Into Wellness Adult Behavioral Health Expo.pdf

Happy Mother's Day!
2024-05-12
Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible moms out there!
Your love, strength, and endless support make the world a better place. Today, we celebrate you and all that you do. Wishing you a day filled with joy and cherished moments. 💐

In-Person: Four-Week Caregiver Wellness Series: Nurturing Hearts, Healing Souls (Montgomery County, MD)
2024-05-15 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-05-22 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-05-29 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-06-07 13:30 - 14:30, 2024-06-14 13:30 - 14:30, 2024-06-21 13:30 - 14:30, 2024-06-28 13:30 - 14:30, 2024-07-10 18:30 - 19:30 and 1 more date
Take Advantage of the New Four-Week Caregiver Wellness Series:
Nurturing Hearts, Healing Souls
Wednesdays, May 8, 15, 22 and 29 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am
White Oak Community Recreation Center, 1700 April Lane, Silver Spring
Activity: R07028-343
Fridays, June 7, 14, 21, 28 from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Wheaton Community Recreation Center, 11701 Georgia Avenue, Wheaton
Activity: R07028-342
Wednesdays, July 10, 17, 24, 31 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Holiday Park Senior Center, 3950 Ferrara Drive, Silver Spring
Activity: R07028-527
Session 1: How to juggle caregiving issues and survive.
Session 2: Managing stress and building resilience – laughter is the best medicine.
Session 3: Learning to grieve the losses and move on to the successes.
Session 4: Planning for the future.
The series is free. Participants will receive a gift each session.
Facilitator: Ruth Kershner, LCSW-C, Caregiving Support Program Manager
For more information, or any questions contact Rec.Seniors@MontgomeryCountyMD.gov or 240-777-4925. Please contact 240-777-6840 or Rec.Inclusion@MontgomeryCountyMD.gov to request accommodations.

Webinar: Adapted & Non-Adapted Vehicles (MD Department of Disabilities Assistive Technology Program)
2024-05-15 13:00 - 14:00
Check out this informative webinar on AT funding for adapted and non-adapted vehicles. It’s a great resource for enhancing your mobility and independence. Don’t miss it! 🚗✨
Date & Time: May 15, 2024 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM

What to expect:
From in-state to national funding resources, drivers training courses to understanding insurance, we’ll cover all the basics to help consumers make the most informed decisions when it comes to needing and buying an adapted vehicle, from start to finish.

Hosted by: Staff of the AT Financial Loan Program, Heather Ferguson and Sarah Calhoun

Register HERE.

Our office is closed in observance of Juneteenth holiday
2024-06-19
On June 19, 1865, Union forces landed in Galveston, TX and informed the populace that the Civil War had ended and that those enslaved were free. In commemoration of this day of independence, our office will be closed.

Webinar: Affordable and Accessible Housing Opportunities in DC
2024-06-25 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-07-23 11:00 - 12:30
Interested in exploring affordable and accessible housing opportunities in DC? Join one of these monthly webinars from DDS to learn how to use their Housing Resource Guide to help with your search.

Click HERE to register for a session.

Choose one or more webinars from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm to attend:

June 25, 2024
July 23, 2024
August 27, 2024
September 24, 2024
October 22, 2024
November 26, 2024
December 24, 2024

Office Closed for Labor Day
2024-09-02
Our office is closed for Labor Day on Monday, September 2nd and will reopen on Tuesday, September 3rd.
