Research Survey for Families of Individuals with IDD
Parent to Parent USA is excited to share a research opportunity for families of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Your input will help better understand the expectations for individuals with IDD after they finish school. This 10-minute survey, conducted by a researcher from George Mason University, aims to gather valuable insights from family members like you. Why participate?Your … Read More
The Unexpected Gift: A Father’s Journey as a Caregiver, Advocate, and System Shaker
By Rob Harris “What does it mean to be a dad when your child’s needs change everything?” That’s the question I found myself answering—not just once, but every day—after my daughter Isabelle was born. She’s legally blind due to Optic Nerve Hypoplasia (ONH), and she’s also had epilepsy, complex medical needs, and major challenges accessing a fair education. I wasn’t … Read More
Expand Your Therapy Resources with Learnigo at Home
This is a sponsored blog post from our partners at Learnigo, who share our commitment to supporting families on their journey. Making Therapy Stick: Therapist-Backed Tips & Activities for Success at Home Are you carrying over therapy sessions and exercises at home, but always searching for more ideas? Wondering what other tools are out there that can help push your … Read More
Protecting Infants and Children: Emerging Health Threats Resource
American Academy of Pediatrics State Chapters and Surveillance for Emerging Threats to Mothers and Babies (SET-NET) teams, along with Parent to Parent USA, have partnered to develop education materials to increase understanding and prevention efforts regarding emerging health threats to infants and children. This March 2025 resource guide covers critical health issues including measles, congenital syphilis, cytomegalovirus (CMV), and dengue. … Read More
Partnering with Learnigo: Supporting Your Child’s Therapy Journey at Home
Parent to Parent USA is excited to announce our partnership with Learnigo, an innovative platform designed to help parents and caregivers support their child’s learning and development at home. Join Our Upcoming Coffee Talk We invite you to join our live virtual Coffee Talk on April 30th at 1:00 PM EDT, featuring expert insights from both a speech-language pathologist and … Read More
Building a System of Care to Support Families During Emerging Public Health Threats
At Parent to Parent USA, we’re always looking for opportunities to contribute to initiatives that support families of children with disabilities or special health care needs. Recently, we had the chance to provide input as part of an American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) initiative to design a visual representation of an effective system of care. This tool, developed in collaboration … Read More
Join the AAP for an Interactive Learning Session: Navigating Systems Across a Lifetime – Education, Medical, and Disability
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and Parent-to-Parent USA (P2P USA) invite you to an interactive learning session.
This Giving Tuesday, Help Families Find Belonging
This Giving Tuesday, you can help families find belonging.
Support Parent Summit 2024: An Inspiring Convening
The second annual Support Parent Summit, held on October 9, 2024, was an outstanding success. This virtual event brought together the dedicated Parent to Parent staff and volunteers who provide invaluable peer support to families of children with disabilities or special health care needs across the U.S. Event Highlights Diverse Participation: We welcomed 94 live participants, with an even split … Read More
