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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

Title V Federal-State Maternal & Child Health Partnership Meeting

Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill 400 New Jersey Avenue, NW, Washington, DC

Workshop: Leveraging Parent to Parent in State Needs Assessments and Services for CYSHCN This discussion will empower Title V staff to meaningfully involve families in statewide maternal and child health needs assessments and programmatic efforts. Participants will explore the critical role of engaging families and individuals to guide their work. Through examples from several states, attendees will gain insights into ... Read More

October 2024 Coffee Talk: Rebranding Tips & Tricks with Parent to Parent of Colorado

Zoom

Are you interested in updating your program's look and presence? Discover tips from Parent to Parent of Colorado's recent rebranding and the impact it had on their growth. Avoid possible pitfalls as they share challenges they faced. The Coffee Talk will conclude with a discussion so that we all have the opportunity to share and learn from each other. This ... Read More

November 2024 Coffee Talk: Trauma Informed Language, Why it Matters

Zoom

Trauma Informed Language and why it matters. Presented by Meegan Snyder from our P2P Partner, Graham's Foundation. Sticks and Stones may break your bones, but words can shatter souls. Words matter. Choose wisely. In peer support, spoken and written words are our main touch point. Language matters and words hold power, often more than most people realize. Join the discussion ... Read More

2024 TASH Conference

Hyatt Regency New Orleans 601 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA

Breakout Session: Celebrating Families: The Power of Parent Engagement to Support Employment Join this session to learn about an innovative partnership between the LEAD Center and Parent 2 Parent USA (P2P USA), harnessing the input from parent advisors to craft resources to promote employment and career outcomes for their family members with disabilities. Families also identified resources through which they can ... Read More