CPR and Safety Training for Dads of Children with Disabilities

Hosted by Uniquely Me Creative Arts (UMCA) and BAM, this empowering Father’s Day community event is designed to train dads and caregivers of children with disabilities in life-saving CPR and practical safety strategies while building confidence, connection, and community support.

Participants will engage in hands-on CPR and first aid demonstrations, emergency preparedness guidance, home and community safety tips, and conversations focused on supporting children with disabilities and sensory needs. Fathers will also gain access to valuable community resources in a welcoming, sensory-conscious environment.

While dads participate in the training sessions, children will enjoy structured, sensory-focused activities supported by UMCA staff and volunteers.

This special event honors fathers who show up every day for their children and provides practical tools to help them feel prepared, empowered, and supported.

UPCOMING Performances

RUNNING TIME

2hrs

VENUE

BAM KBH
Samuel H. Scripps Education Center
10 Lafayette Ave

TICKET INFORMATION

FREE
Registration is required. RSVP does not guarantee entry. You will receive a confirmation email.

All performances will adhere to protocols developed in accordance with New York State regulations and in consultation with medical professionals for the safety of our artists, audiences, and staff.

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Leadership support for
BAM’s strategic initiatives provided by:

Mellon Foundation

Leadership support for
BAM Access Programs provided by the
Jerome L. Greene Foundation

Leadership support for
BAM programming provided by:

HGF

Leadership support for
BAM Community programs provided by
The Thompson Family Foundation

Uniquely Me Creative Arts (UMCA)

UMCA's mission is to improve sensory processing disorder for children with special needs through sensory-focused creative arts activities while their families engage in family chats led by experts in the field. We envision a world where every child with special needs finds their unique creative voice, experiences inclusion, and thrives alongside families supported by love, connection, and community.

UMCA hosts programming every Saturday at:
UMCA Sensory Zone
1047a Fulton St
Brooklyn, NY
11am—2:30pm

UMCA also hosts monthly Sensory Saturdays every second Saturday at:
Bethany Baptist Church
460 Marcus Garvey Blvd
Brooklyn, NY
10am—12pm

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FDNY CPR & Safety Educators

Representatives from the Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) will provide hands-on CPR and first aid instruction focused on emergency response and preparedness for families of children with special needs. Participants will learn practical life-saving techniques and safety strategies designed to help caregivers feel more confident during emergencies.
NYPD Community Affairs Bureau

Members of the NYPD Community Affairs Bureau will share guidance on home and community safety, emergency planning, and available community resources that support families raising children with disabilities and sensory needs. Their presentation will focus on strengthening relationships between families and community support systems.
NYC Department of Correction C.A.R.E. Unit

Representatives from the NYC Department of Correction C.A.R.E. (Correctional Assistance, Resources, and Empowerment) Unit will engage with fathers and caregivers of children with special needs by sharing wellness strategies, stress-management resources, and support services that promote personal and family well-being. Their presentation will focus on empowering dads, strengthening resilience, and connecting families to valuable resources that help them navigate the unique challenges and rewards of raising children with special needs.

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