LEAD/EMPOWER/ASSIST/PARENTS: A Workshop for Parents & Providers of Children with Special Needs

Date:

March 01, 2014

Location:

Time:

Training is from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM

Details:

This day long workshop is designed for parents & providers of children with special needs. Some breakout sessions include: How to be your child's best advocate; parenting strategies to manage behavior; simple solutions to everyday issues; assistive technology in early childhood, communication support and sensory information; legal planning for a child with disabilities, tips & strategies for IEP's, strategies for parents to maintain healthy relationships with each other and encouraging self-determination skills. Find the schedule and complete information at http://kentisdat.pbworks.com/w/page/72818846/LEAP%202014 .

Keynote: An inspirational panel of students share their experiences of building "Connections" through peer tutoring, social events & extracurricular activities that benefit all students. Leave with a toolkit to help make a difference at your child's school. Exhibitors, vendors and service providers will be available throughout the day to share resources and answer questions.

Free child care is available and provided by the David D. Hunting YMCA. Please see enrollment flyer for more details.

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Pre-registration required: Contact Heather Walczewski at 616-855-9625 or hwalczewski@grymca.org