Center for Family Leadership

We Are Here for You.

Being a parent of a child with disabilities can sometimes be a challenging and lonely experience, but the Center for Family Leadership can help. Generously funded by the Harriet P. Irsay Endowment Fund, the Center for Family Leadership connects families so we can support each another, trade strategies, share coping techniques & connect through common experiences.

Throughout the year, we offer free educational forums and events that help families meet the challenges of daily life so their children are empowered to achieve their dreams.

You Are Not Alone.

The Center for Family Leadership was designed by parents to share information, hope and resources. Most important, we inspire from each other to:

• Express our thoughts & feelings
• Share our triumphs & challenges
• Develop solutions that work for our individual situations
• Make informed choices
• Successfully navigate life’s many transitions
• Learn about our rights as parents & advocates
• Become involved in the community

One of the most valuable ways we can help parents, professionals in this field and advocates is by offering virtual trainings on a wide variety of topics. These interactive sessions allow for plenty of discussion and valuable take-aways. Our past educational forums include:

• Supported Decision Making
• Adolescence | Helping You & Your Child Survive Puberty
• Assistive Technology & Communication
• Back to School Stress Management Tips
• Relationships | Helping Your Teen Navigate Dating
• Social Security Benefits | Your Chance to Learn More
• The Special Education Process | Understanding Article 7
• Stress-Free Holidays

We are now recording our trainings, so if you missed one, let us know so you can catch up at your convenience. Some of these past trainings include:

• Assistive Technology & Communication
• Special Needs & ABLE Accounts
• SSI: Navigating the Process
• Specialized Home Care Services
• Navigating the Transition to Adult Life

Upcoming Forums

Stay Tuned for 2025 Forums

to be announced soon
Reach out with any questions
to CFL Manager Susan Smith
Happy holidays!

 

If you would like to receive a heads-up on upcoming forums and information geared for parents, families & professionals, please join our listserv.