April 2024 Coffee Talk: Member Mixer
ZoomPlease 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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
Join us to discuss how we can strengthen our data collection efforts to support research that matters to you – the Parent to Parent community. We'll share updates on the 2024 annual survey requirements and introduce our newly formed Research Committee. Committee representatives will facilitate a conversation to understand your research priorities and experiences. This is a members-only event. Please ... Read More
Join the American Academy of Pediatrics for an Interactive Learning Session: Navigating Systems Across a Lifetime – Education, Medical, and Disability The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), in collaboration with Parent to Parent USA (P2P USA), is excited to present an engaging and interactive session on Navigating Systems Across a Lifetime: Education, Medical, and Disability. This interactive discussion features Dr ... Read More