2017 National Webinar: A Parent's Story

Recorded September 20, 2017

There were two presentations of this webinar, one in English and one in Spanish. 

Description:

Every family has an important story. In this presentation, Myrna Medina, Family Engagement Specialist at California Deafblind Services and mother to a son, Norman, with deaf-blindness, told her family's story, including:

• Their experiences as they encountered situations common to all families of children with special needs
• Their interactions with service systems (early intervention, school, transition) at different stages of Norman's life
• Grief and other emotions they experienced and how they were able to cope and move forward

Objectives:

• Families will learn that their stories are important and their feelings matter.
• Families will learn strategies for coping with the many changes and transitions that occur during their children's lives.
• Professionals will learn that it is essential to remember that behind the day-to-day details of schools and services every family has a personal story.
• Professionals will learn strategies for supporting families.