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March 10, 2021, 4-5 pm - Taller para padres y cuidadores: Mi Cuidado y Bienestar Personal

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March 10, 2021, 4-5 pm - Taller para padres y cuidadores: Mi Cuidado y Bienestar Personal (Held in Spanish and translated into ASL and English)

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEqc--uqTkpGd37hp2DA2ez0_PEGPIJsjJ_

The goal of the event is to provide Spanish-speaking people with disabilities with information about services and support and learn strategies on self-care to stay healthy. The speakers will be Jacqueline Nunez of the Department on Disability Services and Rocio Ruiz, Senior Coordinator of Community and Family Services at the YAI Network.

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Department on Disability Services

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March 10 - Mi Cuidado y Bienestar Personal.pdf

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