November 30, 2020 Fight the Flu with DU Getting a flu vaccine this fall is more important than ever. Fall flu shots are available at the Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center, in partnership with Duquesne University School of Pharmacy and UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. There is no cost with most major insurances. Social distancing guidelines will be followed and all participants will be required to wear a mask. Location The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Canter 7219 Kelly Street Pittsburgh, PA 15208 Date & Time 12/3/2020 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Contact Appointments are recommended for this event. For any questions or special accommodations, please contact the Center for Pharmacy Care at 412.396.2155 or cpc@duq.edu. Please share this flyer with your networks.
May 7, 2019 Pittsburgh Apraxia Specialists Panel Join Apraxia Kids on May 16 for their Pittsburgh Apraxia Specialists Panel. Attendees will join local speech-language pathologists (SLPs) for a one-of-a-kind panel and Q&A session, visit the Apraxia Kids headquarters, and network with local families, caregivers, and therapists. About Apraxia Kids is the leading nonprofit that strengthens the support systems in the lives of children with apraxia of speech by educating professionals and families; facilitating community engagement and outreach; and investing in the future through advocacy and research. This event coincides with Apraxia Awareness Month, an important time for informing the local community of the struggles that children with apraxia face each day. Apraxia Kids hopes to bring the Pittsburgh community together to raise awareness, support each other, and build a bridge between parents and professionals! Speakers Megan Overby, Ph.D., CCC-SLP – Duquesne University Kathy Helfrich-Miller, Ph.D., CCC-SLP- Rehabilitation Specialists Jen Rakers, MSLP, CCC-SLP, LSLS Cert. AVEd. – UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Carrie Van Soest, MS, CCC-SLP – UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Eileen Cirelli, MS, CCC/L-SLP – Allegheny Intermediate Unit Gretchen Myers, MSLP-CCC; Recognized by Apraxia Kids for Advanced Training and Expertise in Childhood Apraxia of Speech – Center4Speech Katie Micco, MS, CCC-SLP; Recognized by Apraxia Kids for Advanced Training and Expertise in Childhood Apraxia of Speech – Duquesne University Registration Registration for this event is free and may be accessed via the event’s webpage.
April 16, 2019 Workshop: Supporting Pittsburgh’s Refugee Students Join Dr. Xia Chao for the first of four interactive workshops in a series dedicated to helping educators understand the cultures, needs, and assets of the Pittsburgh area’s refugee communities. Through a grant from the National Geographic Society, Dr. Chao has conducted research over the past several years that explores the experiences and narratives of local refugee communities including the Nepali/Bhutanese, Somali Bantu, and Sudanese. This workshop series seeks to incorporate the findings of Dr. Chao’s research in order to offer local educators insight into working with students from these populations and resources for creating culturally sustaining practices. This event is free and light refreshments and Act 48 credits will be provided. Topics Workshop topics will be as follows: Understanding the Local Immigrant and Refugee Landscape | May 13, 2019 | City Theatre Culturally Relevant Pedagogy with Refugee Populations | June | TBA Cultural Navigation and Cultural Humility | Fall | TBA Putting Information into Action | Fall | TBA More Information For information on the May 13 event, contact Jenna Geiman at jenna@changeagency.world. For more information on the workshop series and content, contact Dr. Xia Choa at chaox@duq.edu. See the event’s Facebook page.
