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November 2023 Coffee Talk: Autism Care – dedicated to the medical home philosophy

Zoom

Learn about a unique partnership between our New Jersey P2P Alliance Member, SPAN, and the medical community that provides more resources, staffing and support for parents. Family organizations bring together lived experience, the stories of many diverse families of children with disabilities and special healthcare needs, knowledge and skills about reaching, supporting and engaging families at all levels, and improving ... Read More

Supporting Families Best Practices Series

Join us on December 7, 2023, for the Best Practice Series: Professionalizing Roles for People with Disabilities and Their Families. The Supporting Families Best Practice Series introduces and elevates best practices related to supporting families. This session will focus on Recommendation 3: Design and fund peer support as a critical service, including state specific funding for Family Support Programs and ... Read More

January 2024 Coffee Talk: LifeCourseOnline

Zoom

As a national network, how do we ensure that families facing even the most unique and complex circumstances have access to the peer support they need? Join us to learn about our partnership with LifeCourseOnline, and our joint initiative to build a technology solution to enable P2P Alliance Member organizations to seamlessly connect parents, regardless of their geographical location or ... Read More

Family Live Chat: Is That Clear? Effective Communication in a Neurodiverse World

Zoom

Unclear communication can cause frustration for all, so join us to learn how to communicate better with autistic and allistic (non-autistic) people. Author Joe Butler will share tips to help you improve your communication skills that will be a game-changer for your life and your loved ones! The first 10 guests to arrive online in the webinar will receive a ... Read More

February 2024 Coffee Talk: Working With State Policymakers to Support Military Families

Zoom

Hear from the Defense-State Liaison Office that works with state policymakers to change laws and policies to improve military family well-being. Each year, the DSLO focuses on 10 key priorities. For each priority, the Military State Policy Source website provides background information, official Defense Department data and status updates on relevant information across states. This is a members-only event.

March 2024 Coffee Talk: Introduction to Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and Mental Health

Zoom

Join us for an engaging and informative hour-long presentation focused on understanding mental health in individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). We'll explore the prevalence of mental health conditions within the IDD population and discuss the signs and symptoms of dual diagnoses. Through practical insights and strategies, caregivers will learn to recognize and intervene early. We'll also address the ... Read More

AMCHP 2024 Family Engagement & Partnership Reception

Join Co Executive Director Marsha Quinn at the Family Engagement & Partnership Reception, co-hosted by Parent to Parent USA, Family Voices, and the AMCHP Family LEAD Committee. For more information about the AMCHP 2024 Conference in Oakland, CA, please visit https://amchp2024.eventscribe.net/

April 2024 Coffee Talk: Member Mixer

Zoom

Please join us for a casual conversation amongst Parent to Parent staff. P2P USA's Co Directors want to hear from you! This is a members-only event.

May 2024 Coffee Talk: Equity in Education: Advocating for Black Disabled Students

Zoom

Join Parent to Parent USA's Black & Brown Cultural Engagement Task Force for a webinar exploring the intersection of race, disability, and education. We'll explore the history of special education and its impact on Black students, highlighting the ongoing challenges they face. Learn how to advocate effectively within the school and medical systems to ensure equitable access and support for ... Read More

June 2024 Coffee Talk: Reaching Spanish-Speaking Families

Zoom

Join us for our monthly Coffee Talk on June 27! Our 'P2P en español' task force members will share their strategies for connecting with Spanish-speaking families of individuals with disabilities or special health care needs. This is part of our ongoing commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Let's enhance our outreach, engagement, and support together. Your ideas and feedback are ... Read More

September 2024 Coffee Talk: Annual Survey Results, Matching, Connecting!

Zoom

We'll discuss the results of our annual survey and review best practices for matching in-state and across state lines. But it's not all about the numbers – we value your stories too: learn how you can contribute to our qualitative data collection throughout the year, and connect with other P2P staff. This is a members-only event.

2024 Support Parent Summit

Zoom

We are thrilled to announce the 2024 edition of the Support Parent Summit! Following the success of our inaugural Summit in October 2023, we're committed to making it a standalone event. The Support Parent Summit is a celebration of the remarkable efforts of our volunteer Support Parents, the heart of P2P. We are excited to gather once again to honor ... Read More