Introducing NOAH Connections
Inspired by our early pandemic “Social Distancing with Friends” series, as well as the heart-warming connections created during #VirtualNOAHCon2020, NOAH is delighted to introduce NOAH Connections, an ongoing series of virtual opportunities to bring the community together. An essential part of NOAH’s mission is to “provide a place where people with albinism and their families in the U.S. and Canada can find acceptance, support, and fellowship.” With the participation and engagement of community members like you, NOAH Connections will provide this opportunity for virtual “face to face” connections. Unless otherwise stated, NOAH Connections will be hosted on the Zoom platform.
Looking for a way to help? Let YOUR voice be heard!
Learn more about NOAH Connections Advisory Task Force opportunities!
We hope you’ll join us for one of many upcoming opportunities to connect!
What’s Your Vision?
Do you have a vision for future support forums, interest group meetings, educational sessions or social activities that would benefit the albinism community?
Submit your session ideas using this form to suggest upcoming content and connections for all!
Upcoming Opportunities to Connect:
Preschool ~ Grades K-5 ~ Grades 6-8 ~ Teens
Young Adults ~ Adults ~ Parents, Grandparents, & Caregivers
Special Interest ~ Everyone!
Are you looking for educational or social-emotional sessions facilitated by a licensed professional? Check out NOAH Workshops and register for upcoming offerings!
Monday, May 15th – Sunday, May 21st ~ Eye Spy for NOAH Scavenger Hunt!
Wednesday, May 17th ~ Young Adults
Thursday, May 18th ~ Adults
Tuesday, May 23rd ~ Aging with Albinism & Parenting without Pigment
Thursday, May 25th ~ Teens
Wednesday, May 31st ~ Young Adults
Thursday, June 1st ~ Adults
Wednesday, June 7th ~ LGBTQ+
Thursday, June 8th ~ Teens
Wednesday, June 14th ~ Young Adults
Thursday, June 15th ~ Adults
Preschool NOAH Connections
Preschool NOAH Connections
with Kathi Garza
TBD
Join us for some Fun Fall Fingerplays as we chat about the beautiful changes fall brings. If you like spending time outdoors in the fall, collect a few treasures on a nature walk and bring them to Preschool Connections so we can share in the joy together! If you’re unable to go on a nature walk and would like to draw some of your favorite fall things, we’d love to see that, too!
Sign up for Preschool NOAH Connections today for info on how to join this session, and we’ll automatically subscribe you to email reminders for future opportunities to connect!
Join Preschool NOAH Connections!
Grades K-5 NOAH Connections
Are you looking for educational or social-emotional sessions facilitated by a licensed professional? Check out NOAH Workshops and register for upcoming offerings!
Grades K-5 NOAH Connections
Next Call TBA
Sign up for Grades K-5 NOAH Connections today for info on how to join this session, and we’ll automatically subscribe you to email reminders for future opportunities to connect!
Join Grades K-5 NOAH Connections!
NOAH Kids’ PWA Book Club
(recommended for ages 7-10)
Next Book Club TBD
Grades 6-8 NOAH Connections
Are you looking for educational or social-emotional sessions facilitated by a licensed professional? Check out NOAH Workshops and register for upcoming offerings!
NOAH Kids’ PWA Book Club
(recommended for grades 4-8)
Next Book Club TBD
Teen NOAH Connections
Are you looking for educational or social-emotional sessions facilitated by a licensed professional? Check out NOAH Workshops and register for upcoming offerings!
Teen NOAH Connections
Thursday, May 25th at 8:00pm ET // 5:00pm PT
Thursday, June 8th at 8:00pm ET // 5:00pm PT
NOAH Teens, you’re invited to our next Teen Connections call!
Sign up for Teen NOAH Connections today for info on how to join this session, and we’ll automatically subscribe you to email reminders for future opportunities to connect!
Join Teen NOAH Connections!
Young Adult NOAH Connections
Are you looking for educational or social-emotional sessions facilitated by a licensed professional? Check out NOAH Workshops and register for upcoming offerings!
Young Adult NOAH Connections
Wednesday, May 17th ~ 9:00pm ET // 6:00pm PT
Wednesday, May 31st ~ 9:00pm ET // 6:00pm PT
Wednesday, June 14th ~ 9:00pm ET // 6:00pm PT
Young Adults, join us for our next session. This is a great chance to share our experiences and connect with fellow PWAs!
Sign up for Young Adult NOAH Connections today for info on how to join this session, and we’ll automatically subscribe you to email reminders for future opportunities to connect!
Join Young Adult NOAH Connections!
Adult NOAH Connections
Are you looking for educational or social-emotional sessions facilitated by a licensed professional? Check out NOAH Workshops and register for upcoming offerings!
Adult NOAH Connections
Thursday, May 18th at 9:00pm ET // 6:00pm PT
Thursday, June 1st at 9:00pm ET // 6:00pm PT
Thursday, June 15th at 9:00pm ET // 6:00pm PT
Adult PWAs, you’re invited to our next session of Adult Connections! We hope to see you on Zoom for social time with fellow PWAs.
Sign up for Adult NOAH Connections today for info on how to join this session, and we’ll automatically subscribe you to email reminders for future opportunities to connect!
Join Adult NOAH Connections
PWA Book Club
Next Meeting: TBD
Current Reading Material: TBD
All PWAs (18+ years old) can join NOAH’s Book Club – simply sign up and get your hands on a copy of the current book. Depending on the length of the book, we will meet every 1-2 months in NOAH’s zoom room for a discussion facilitated by the book club member who selected the current book. Members will take turns picking the next reading selection and facilitating the discussion!
Please note: NOAH’s book club is offered free of charge, but NOAH does not provide the current reading material to participants. You must purchase or borrow the selected book to participate!
Join NOAH PWA Book Club Today!
Parents, Grandparents, & Caregivers
Are you a parent or caregiver who lives in Canada?
Sign up for NOAH Connections: Canadian Parents today!
Are you looking for educational or social-emotional sessions facilitated by a licensed professional? Check out NOAH Workshops and register for upcoming offerings!
Parent Connections
Next call TBD
Parents & caregivers – join us to become part of a community that “just gets it!” Stay tuned for upcoming calls including social time, educational presentations, and more.
Join Parent Connections!
Ocular Albinism – Parents, Grandparents, & Caregivers Connections
Next Call TBD
Join this call to have an open discussion on the unique challenges a parent or grandparent faces when their child or grandchild has Ocular Albinism. This call will bring together this community so that we can learn from one another and share our experiences with others that understand.
Join Ocular Albinism Parents, Grandparents, & Caregivers Connections!
Grandparent Connections
Next Call TBD
Join us to discuss overstepping when it comes to being a grandparent of a child with albinism.
NOAH grandparents, join us to connect with fellow grandparents of children with albinism! Grandparents of kids of all ages are welcome to attend 🙂
Join Grandparent Connections!
NOAH Connections: Dads!
hosted by: Sam McClung
Next Call TBD
NOAH Dads, join us to connect with fellow dads of children with albinism. We’ll discuss the unique experiences of being a dad to a PWA and come together in the shared goal of being the best dads we can be for our children.
Register for NOAH Connections: Dads today!
NOAH Connections for Everyone
Eye Spy for NOAH!
Monday, May 15th – Sunday May 21st
Join us for this fun & easy albinism-themed scavenger hunt event May 15- 21. Compete against players from across the country; the top-scoring players will be entered to win a NOAH prize pack!
How to Join:
Enter code BD59K4 or search for “Eye Spy for NOAH” on the goosechase app (available on android and ios). See the full directions below for more details.
Join as an individual (full directions)
Join as a team (full directions)
All You Need to Know About NOAH Family Summer Camp!
with Camp Director – Tricia Thomas
and Hershula Davis, Sarah Venn, & Carol Carley
Thursday, May 4th at 8:00pm ET // 5:00pm PT
Join us to discuss all things NOAH Family Camp. Are you a first timer with questions? Past attendees and staff are here to answer them!
Learn more about NOAH Family Summer Camp 2023 & Register Today
Sign Up for All You Need to Know About NOAH Family Summer Camp!
NOAH Connections Coffee Chat!
Next Call TBD!
Coffee Chats are an open invitation to have coffee with NOAH staff on Zoom. Share your thoughts on NOAH programming, share your voice, or simply join us for some social time.
Sign up for NOAH Connections Coffee Chat today, and we’ll automatically subscribe you to email reminders for future opportunities to connect!
Join NOAH Connections Coffee Chat!
Special Interest
NOAH Connections: LGBTQ+ & Allies
Wednesday, June 7th ~ 9:00pm ET // 6:00pm PT
YOU belong here! Join us for a social gathering open to all LGBTQ+ and allies with albinism. Participants are welcome to connect however they are comfortable – leave your camera off or dial in via phone if video isn’t your style. We look forward to connecting with you!
Sign up for NOAH Connections LGBTQ+ & Allies today, and we’ll automatically subscribe you to email reminders for future opportunities to connect!
Join NOAH Connections: LGBTQ+ & Allies!
PWAs in the STEM Fields
hosted by Sarah Kane & Derek Schindelman
Next Call TBD
PWAs in STEM, you’re invited to a social gathering hosted by Sarah Kane & Derek Schindelman!
Register to participate in this and future PWAs in STEM connections!
Parenting without Pigment – Mealtime Mayhem
hosted by: Marleena Barber
Tuesday, May 23rd at 9pm ET // 6pm PT
Join us for a special session of Parenting without Pigment to talk about meal prep for kids!
Are you a PWA with kids? This is the perfect group for you!
Sign up for Parenting without Pigment NOAH Connections today for info on how to join this session, and we’ll automatically subscribe you to email reminders for future opportunities to connect!
Join Parenting without Pigment NOAH Connections
Aging with Albinism
Aging with Albinism is typically held on the third Tuesday of each month. See below for confirmed dates!
Tuesday, May 23rd at 5pm ET // 2pm PT
Join June Waugh and friends for our next session of Aging with Albinism.
Sign up for NOAH Connections Aging with Albinism today, and we’ll automatically subscribe you to email reminders for future opportunities to connect!
Join NOAH Connections Aging with Albinism!
NOAH Connections: Military Families
hosted by: Ashley Maynard
Next Call TBD
Calling all military families (active, reserve, retired), join us to connect, share experiences, and discuss the challenges of being a military family navigating life with albinism.
Sign up for Military Families Connections today!
BIPOC NOAH Connections
hosted by: Torey Alford
Next Call TBD
This gathering is intended for adults with albinism who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC).
Sign up for BIPOC NOAH Connections today for info on how to join this session, and we’ll automatically subscribe you to email reminders for future opportunities to connect!
Join BIPOC NOAH Connections!
People with Albinism in the Legal Profession
hosted by Arielle Lewis
Next Call TBD
Calling all law students, lawyers, judges, and paralegals with albinism. You’re invited to join with fellow PWAs in the legal profession for a NOAH Connections social time just for you. Please join us for conversation and connections.
Note: This is a social time for people with albinism in the legal profession – legal advice will not be provided.
Register Now for People with Albinism in the Legal Profession!
Canadian Parents
hosted by: Rebekah Zigby
Next Call TBD!
Calling all Canadian parents of children with albinism! This group is just for YOU! Sign up today for info to join this call and you’ll be invited to future chances to connect with fellow parents from Canada 🙂
Sign Up Now!
Canadian PWAs
Next Call TBD
Sign up for NOAH Connections: Canadian PWAs today, and we’ll automatically subscribe you to email reminders for future opportunities to connect!