Aspire Living & Learning

Virtual Self-Advocacy Group
2023-04-20 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-03-16 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-02-16 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Learn how to be an effective self-advocate! Self-Advocacy is speaking up for yourself to make choices about what is important to you. Join the Self-Advocacy Group at Aspire to:

• Meet new people and have fun.
• Learn about your rights and responsibilities.
• Learn to speak up for yourself.
• Get support from other people.
• Become more active in your community.

Meetings take place each month on the 3rd Thursday from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Join the monthly virtual meeting via Zoom at zoom.us/j/97792997983

Connecticut Self-Advocacy Group
2023-04-18 17:30 - 19:00, 2023-03-21 17:30 - 19:00 | Aspire Living & Learning CT Office, 1125 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT, 06514, United States
Self-Advocacy is speaking up for yourself to make choices about what is important to you. Join the Connecticut Self-Advocacy Group at Aspire to:

Meet new people and have fun.
Learn about your rights and responsibilities.
Learn to speak up for yourself.
Get support from other people.
Become more active in your community.

Meetings take place in-person every month on the third Tuesday from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM beginning March 21st. All are encouraged to attend and bring with them any personalized supports including support staff. Pizza will be provided. If you have special dietary needs, please plan accordingly.
Please RSVP at: https://form.jotform.com/230645914614052

Humagalas April 17th Fundraiser
2023-04-17 16:00 - 22:00 | Humagalas, 16 Bel Air S Pkwy, Bel Air, MD, 21015, United States
Join us for a fundraiser at Humagalas on April 17th to help fuel the work of empowering neurodiverse children and adults to grow, develop, and unlock their potential. Humagalas will be donating 20% of all purchases during the event time to Aspire Living & Learning. No flyer is necessary to ensure your purchase will benefit Aspire!
In addition, for the entire month of April, Humagalas will be donating $3 to Aspire for every “BBQ Chicken” pizza and “The Wakey Wakey” burger sold.

Chipotle Fundraiser
2023-04-05 16:00 - 20:00 | Chipotle, 5 Bel Air South Parkway, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Calling all burrito lovers,
Make dinner a selfless act by joining us for a fundraiser to support Aspire Living & Learning. Come in to the Chipotle at 5 Bel Air S Pkwy in Bel Air on Wednesday, April 5th between 4:00pm and 8:00pm. Bring in this flyer, show it on your smartphone or tell the cashier you’re supporting the cause to make sure that 33% of event sales subject to a $150 minimum will be donated to Aspire Living & Learning.
NEW! ORDER ONLINE FOR PICKUP
Use code BJYHVHG in ‘promo’ field before checkout. Orders placed online or through the Chipotle app for pickup using this unique code will be counted. Remember, delivery orders or orders placed at a different time/location than the scheduled fundraiser will not count.
Learn more and download the flyer, here.

Humagalas April Charity of the Month Fundraiser
2023-04-01 - 2023-04-30 | Humagalas, 16 Bel Air S Pkwy, Bel Air, MD, 21015, United States
For the entire month of April, our friends at Humagalas are donating $3 to Aspire for every “BBQ Chicken” pizza and “The Wakey Wakey” burger sold.
Aspire Living & Learning is a private, non-profit human service and educational organization. At Aspire Living & Learning, amazing things happen every day. Relationships are formed. Lives are transformed. Through connection and self-discovery, neurodiverse children and adults are discovering their passions, unlocking potential, and thriving.

Becoming a CCH Provider Informational Webinar
2023-03-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Just like you, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) want to pursue their dreams and be fully included in community life. The Community Companion Home (CCH) Program in Connecticut makes access to that support a reality. CCH providers open their homes to adults with IDD and welcome them as a member of their household. They empower them to connect with their communities and pursue their goals by supporting their individual needs while including them in daily life.
If you’re interested in becoming a CCH Provider, Aspire is here to help you every step of the way to ensure you’re prepared to open your home and provide support to someone with IDD. Join this upcoming webinar to:

Learn more about the program from Aspire staff.
Understand the licensing process and receive information about programmatic benefits, including the tax-free compensation received.
Get answers to your questions

Register now at info.allinc.org/en-us/cch-webinar.

Get Connected: Special Needs Resources Fair
2023-03-25 09:00 - 13:00 | St. Elizabeth School, 801 Argonne Drive, Baltimore, MD, 21218, United States
The Get Connected: Resources Fair will bring together Central Maryland families who are looking for services, products, and/or agencies. Whether you are looking for resources or looking to participate as an exhibitor, you will benefit from this one-stop informative event.
The Special Needs Resource Fair, hosted by St. Elizabeth School, brings together therapists, experts, consultants, products, and services that foster happy, healthy, and productive lives for those with special needs.
Come visit Aspire Living & Learning at the fair to learn more about how we support neurodiverse children and adults who are discovering their passions, unlocking potential, and thriving.

Connecticut Parents & Guardians Partnership Meeting March 2023
2023-03-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Aspire Living & Learning CT Office, 1125 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT, 06514, United States
Parents and guardians affiliated with Aspire Living & Learning programs in Connecticut are invited to join us to hear program updates, give your input and feedback, and build a solid partnership in an effort to strengthen the services and improve outcomes for the people we support.

Shared Living Virtual Forum for Parents and Guardians
2023-01-09 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-01-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Shared living is a person-centered model that allows people with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) to self-determine their home and support through an arrangement in which they choose to live with a roommate, couple, or a family in the community and share mutually beneficial life experiences.
Join Aspire at this Shared Living Virtual Forum to:

Connect with Aspire staff and learn more about the program.
Get answers to your Shared Living questions.
Network with others who have loved ones in Shared Living.

Who should attend?
Parents and guardians of adults with developmental disabilities already in or interested in joining Aspire’s Shared Living program.
Join on your computer, mobile app or room device
Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 264 142 014 712
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Download Teams | Join on the web
(Virtual Pro-Tip: Sign on a couple minutes in advance to work out any technical problems.)

Virtual Self-Advocacy Group
2022-12-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Learn how to be an effective self-advocate! Self-Advocacy is speaking up for yourself to make choices about what is important to you. Join the Self-Advocacy Group at Aspire to:

• Meet new people and have fun.
• Learn about your rights and responsibilities.
• Learn to speak up for yourself.
• Get support from other people.
• Become more active in your community.
Meetings take place each month on the 3rd Thursday from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM AND 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Join the monthly virtual meeting via Zoom at zoom.us/j/97792997983
