Parent to Parent of Miami

Parent to Parent of Miami Providing hope, help and support to children with disabilities and their families!

Parent to Parent of Miami is unique serving children with all disabilities: learning, physical, emotional, intellectual, developmental and other health related disabilities. Helping parents of children and adults with disabilities in Miami-Dade County through life’s journey! No other organization in Miami offers this broad range of services to families. Parent to Parent of Miami is generously fund

ed by The Children's Trust Parenting and Family Strengthening Grants which provides necessary resources to provide our critical services for families in Miami-Dade County and the organization is also funded by the Office of Special Education Programs.

We are thrilled to begin sharing the amazing community partners who are making this year’s Journey of Dreams Benefit pos...
07/24/2025

We are thrilled to begin sharing the amazing community partners who are making this year’s Journey of Dreams Benefit possible!

Thank you Commissioner Miguel Angel Gabela, A1A Behavioral Health, ALC Home Health, Brokers Financial Group, Pedikidz Of Florida, Behavioral Family Solutions, ABLE United, Carpe Diem Academy, UM-NSU CARD, Baptist Health South Miami Hospital, Insigneo and MassMutal/Coastal Wealth for your support which fuels our mission to empower families of children and youth with disabilities through support, information, and advocacy.

This is only the beginning! Stay tuned as we continue to spotlight the incredible organizations and individuals who make Journey of Dreams a night of inspiration, celebration, and community!

There’s still time to become a sponsor and help make dreams come true. Visit www.bit.ly/journeyofdreams2025 for more information or call us at 305-271-9797.

Thank you to all our sponsors for walking alongside us on this journey. Your support sends a powerful message: Every child has limitless potential! Every family deserves a chance to dream big! Can't wait to celebrate on November 8th!

🔖 Save the Date!CinemAbility airing Monday, July 28, Turner Classic Movies (TCM) Gold Pictures is thrilled to announce t...
07/22/2025

🔖 Save the Date!

CinemAbility airing Monday, July 28, Turner Classic Movies (TCM)
Gold Pictures is thrilled to announce that our award-winning film CinemAbility: The Art of Inclusion is screening again on Turner Classic Movies TCM to coincide with July's celebration of disability pride month, promoting disability culture and visibility!

On Monday, July 28, Turner Classic Movies (TCM) will feature a Disability in Film Showcase co-hosted by our friends ReelAbilities Director of Engagement Lawrence Carter-Long and TCM’s “Noir Alley” host Eddie Muller. This one-night event also highlights three powerful and rarely seen films—Compensation (1999), Bad Day at Black Rock (1955), Ship of Fools (1965) and perhaps saving the best for last, CinemAbility: The Art of Inclusion (2018) — that reframe how disability is portrayed on screen across genres and decades. These cinematic selections explore themes of access, ableism, race, and resilience in ways that still resonate today.

Tuesday, July 22nd For today’s , “No Filter Part 2: The Realities of College Life” presentation dives into what college...
07/22/2025

Tuesday, July 22nd
For today’s , “No Filter Part 2: The Realities of College Life” presentation dives into what college life is really like for students with disabilities.

From self-advocacy and accommodations to campus life, dining, and assistive tech—this webinar shares real experiences and advice from students and professionals. Learn how to navigate college with confidence and independence. Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Zzg_9JjOfE


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Heard of IDEA but still unclear about how it impacts your child’s IEP? Let’s explore it together in our Saturday Seminar...
07/21/2025

Heard of IDEA but still unclear about how it impacts your child’s IEP? Let’s explore it together in our Saturday Seminar—two sessions, one goal: understanding your rights.

When?
Saturday, August 23rd

Time?
IDEA: 9:45AM-11:45AM
IEP: 12:00PM-2:00PM

Learn how the IEP process works, what your rights are as a parent according to IDEA, and how to collaborate with the school to ensure your child receives the support they deserve.

Please make sure to register for both parts to be able to participate in the full session.

🔗 IDEA Registration: bit.ly/4lLgtWN
🔗 IEP Registration: bit.ly/42tvdlO

Celebrate the last Saturday of summer break with a Mud Day!This event is JUST mud and nothing else. No schedule, no vend...
07/20/2025

Celebrate the last Saturday of summer break with a Mud Day!

This event is JUST mud and nothing else. No schedule, no vendors, no music, no activities, no expectations. Just mud.

Traditional “sensory friendly” events are still leaving too many people out. Mud Day is designed to give even more community members the opportunity to participate in community life.

The hours are super long, because we know getting out of the house can be hard, and leaving fun things can also be hard.

There will be small privacy tents spaced throughout the play area; in case anyone has a surprise need to adjust their clothing. The entire area will be fully enclosed with staffed double gates.

We will have a shower, with an adult sized changing cot inside a walled tent to clean up after playing, then the exit route will not take the clean participants back through the muddy area.

Mud Day is FREE, but registration is required.

Registration link: bit.ly/40Wqgk5

For more information email Catie PlayForAll@coralgables.com

Summer is here, and that means it's time for The Children Trust Family Expo! Get ready for a fun-filled day with FREE re...
07/19/2025

Summer is here, and that means it's time for The Children Trust Family Expo!

Get ready for a fun-filled day with FREE resources, entertainment, and activities for the whole family to enjoy!

This year, the Family Expo will be one spectacular main event on Saturday, August 2, at the Fuchs Pavillion at the Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition.

Go from one exhibitor to the next, picking up school supplies, learning about valuable resources, and getting information from dozens of Trust-funded providers and other organizations dedicated to children and families.

Getting there is easy with an Uber voucher worth up to $15 each way (terms and conditions apply).

For more information visit: https://www.thechildrenstrust.org/calendar/family-expo/

Mejore la Comunicación con el Colegio de su Hijo ¿Le gustaría sentirse más seguro al hablar con el colegio de su hijo? E...
07/18/2025

Mejore la Comunicación con el Colegio de su Hijo
¿Le gustaría sentirse más seguro al hablar con el colegio de su hijo? Este taller es para usted.

🗣️ Aprenda a expresar sus preocupaciones de forma clara y efectiva
🧩 Prepárese para participar activamente en reuniones del IEP
🧭 Conozca cómo navegar la cadena de mando en MDCPS con estrategia y confianza

📅 Martes, 19 de agosto a las 10 AM
💻 Sesión virtual GRATUITA

Una capacitación diseñada para fortalecer a los padres y guiarlos para que se conviertan en aliados activos y seguros en la educación de sus hijos.

🔗 Regístrese hoy — siguiendo el enlace: bit.ly/4m0hE54

📢 Aprende tus derechos: La Ley IDEA & el IEPAprende cómo funciona el proceso del IEP, qué derechos tienes como padre y c...
07/17/2025

📢 Aprende tus derechos: La Ley IDEA & el IEP

Aprende cómo funciona el proceso del IEP, qué derechos tienes como padre y cómo colaborar con el colegio para asegurarte de que tu hijo reciba el apoyo que merece.

🗓 Sábado, 16 de agosto
⏰ IDEA: 9:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
⏰ IEP: 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

🎯 Talleres separados — regístrate aquí:
IDEA: bit.ly/4lLZnYQ
IEP: bit.ly/443WPz2

🌟 Don’t miss your chance to connect with us at the Disability Resource Fair! People and Internal Operations Department A...
07/16/2025

🌟 Don’t miss your chance to connect with us at the Disability Resource Fair!

People and Internal Operations Department ADA Office and Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation, and Open Spaces Therapeutic Recreation and Inclusion

📍Disability Resource Fair
🗓️September 6, 2025| 10AM-3PM

Dade County Youth Fair and Expo Center, Fuchs Pavilion
10901 SW 24th Street, Miami, FL 33165

Features over 75 organizations in the areas of:

Employment & Training | Recreation & Culture | Housing & Transportation | Advocacy | Services for children and the elderly | Assistive Technology | Inclusive Literacy

Educational sessions, interactive games and activities, and door prizes will be offered.

For more information, visit: miamidade.gov/peoplewithdisabilities

To request materials in an accessible format, sign language interpreters, CART services, or other accommodations needed to participate in a County-sponsored program or meeting, please contact Heidi Johnson at 305-375-2013 or Heidi.Johnson-Wright@miamidade.gov five days in advance to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service).

Florida Heiken Children's Vision ProgramNO COSTEye Exams & Glasses for ChildrenParents apply NOW!https://www.floridaheik...
07/14/2025

Florida Heiken Children's Vision Program

NO COST
Eye Exams & Glasses for Children

Parents apply NOW!
https://www.floridaheiken.org/

Who can apply?
-Florida students
-Low income
-Pre-K through 12th grade

Must reapply every school year
*6-12 week processing time

All student information is kept confidential and not shared with any other entity.

Summer is here, and that means it's time for The Children Trust Family Expo! Get ready for a fun-filled day with FREE re...
07/13/2025

Summer is here, and that means it's time for The Children Trust Family Expo!

Get ready for a fun-filled day with FREE resources, entertainment, and activities for the whole family to enjoy!

This year, the Family Expo will be one spectacular main event on Saturday, August 2, at the Fuchs Pavillion at the Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition.

Go from one exhibitor to the next, picking up school supplies, learning about valuable resources, and getting information from dozens of Trust-funded providers and other organizations dedicated to children and families.

Getting there is easy with an Uber voucher worth up to $15 each way (terms and conditions apply).

For more information visit: https://www.thechildrenstrust.org/calendar/family-expo/

Join our Family!Volunteer for the 2025 Family Expo, providing family fun & back-to-school resources.Saturday, August 210...
07/12/2025

Join our Family!

Volunteer for the 2025 Family Expo, providing family fun & back-to-school resources.

Saturday, August 2
10AM-3PM

Miami-Dade Fairgrounds
Fuchs Pavillion
10901 SW 24th St.
Miami, FL 33165

To learn more visit: TheChildrensTrust.org/FamilyExpo

Community Service Hours Available.

To register to volunteer, visit: bit.ly/3IgwUv2

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Miami, FL

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Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm

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