DFKDC wants to be on the forefront of change and equality empowerment. This is a commitment we make to our families through our mission and programming. With a diverse population that includes 36% African American, 8% Asian American, and 1% Middle Eastern—it is pivotal for DFKDC to advocate for their families and promote disability awareness. The annual Equality Summit will focus on one important topic that our society is facing each year and bring together thought leaders, speakers, and our own DFKDC participants to share their experiences, learn from each other, and most importantly – discuss how we can support change. DFKDC’s commitment is to select youth with disabilities (our participants) during each yearly summit and work with them to create the following year’s equality summit.
Over August 29th weekend, we will be organizing 3 FREE one-hour virtual panels that we invite our DFKDC families and volunteers, youth with disabilities, families of all backgrounds, and all individuals across the nation to join. We are excited to have the support of experts from different fields to educate us on ways we can teach, advocate, and promote equality within our communities and world. You can register for 1, 2, or all 3 sessions. If you have any questions, please email Glenda at gfu@dreamsforkids.org
I'm Dr. Carol Baltazar. I'm a wife, mom of 3 kids and an Internal Medicine Physician. My oldest son has ASD. On the Autism Mom MD Podcast you can look forward to episodes where I'll have guests who will share their different expertise and rich experiences. The guests will range from people who are experts in their field to parents, siblings, caregivers and autistic individuals. Hopefully this will have a positive impact for individuals who feel like they are facing challenges on their own. And on this journey we'll pave the way for empowerment, growth and inclusion of autistic individuals so
everyone can live out their best life possible.
New episodes will be released bimonthly on Wednesdays.
I'm Dr. Carol Baltazar. I'm a wife, mom of 3 kids and an Internal Medicine Physician. My oldest son has ASD. On the Autism Mom MD Podcast you can look forward to episodes where I'll have guests who will share their different expertise and rich experiences. The guests will range from people who are experts in their field to parents, siblings, caregivers and autistic individuals. Hopefully this will have a positive impact for individuals who feel like they are facing challenges on their own. And on this journey we'll pave the way for empowerment, growth and inclusion of autistic individuals so
everyone can live out their best life possible.
New episodes will be released bimonthly on Wednesdays.
Being a parent is among the most difficult jobs in the universe. We are called to teach, model, love, support, comfort, advise, and give discipline. Sometimes these roles conflict with each other and we are pulled in opposing directions. Add in our fast-paced environment and the impact of social media and this job can be monumentally difficult. Parent coaching provides guidance to parents and helps families consider what is going well and what challenges need to be addressed. All kids want to be successful, and parent coaching can give parents the tools to teach kids the skills and resilience they need.
Parenting a child with autism, anxiety, ADHD, and other neurological challenges adds another layer of complexity. Despite the best advice from friends, family, and others, sometimes additional tools and strategies are needed.
Lighthouse is pleased to offer parent coaching one Saturday a month. These 45-minute sessions can stand alone as one-time supports or can be on-going coaching sessions. Prior to the first session, our Social Learning Coordinator, Jolene Farmer, sends a skills inventory for parents to complete. Together with Jolene, parents will prioritize goals and decide on an action plan designed especially for their family.
Our next available session is October 20th. There is one remaining slot available on this day at 1:15pm. The next upcoming dates for coaching sessions is 11/17 from 10am to 2pm.
Please contact Jolene Farmer to schedule
Jolene@lighthousemd.org
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Location: Lighthouse, Inc 60 Mellor Avenue Catonsville, MD 21228
Planning for your upcoming IEP with help from the PRC staff. We will go over what you should do to have a successful meeting and help you get your papers organized.
To register for this workshop, please email the PRC staff at prc@ccps.org.
Contact Name : Cecil County Public Schools’ Parent Resource Center For Special Education
EXPECTATIONS MATTER ~ MY LIFE, MY PLAN, MY CHOICE!!
September 24, 2020 –
Person-Centered Planning Training for people with developmental disabilities and family members living in Maryland Person Centered Planning describes who you are and what you want out of life! The Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration uses Person Centered Planning to help people plan their lives and decide support and services. ALL people with ALL support needs are invited to learn. To register for September 24, 2020 visit https://forms.gle/q2yhktQM62FCgT1b6 Learn more at https://tinyurl.com/ycdzhsw8 Sponsored by Shared Support Maryland, Inc.
Transition: A Bridge to Your Future - Post-Secondary Virtual Transition Expo
October 1, 2020 –
The Post-Secondary Virtual Transition Expo will connect students and their families to sources that help build successful lives after high school. Students with IEP's and 504 plans, parents, and teachers are all invited.
DFKDC Equality Summit
Autism Mom MD Podcast