How to Advocate for Children with Special Needs
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About this Event
Raising a child with diverse abilities can be challenging, rewarding, frustrating and isolating. As a mother and advocate living this journey, Cynthia Lockrey will share some practical tips to help participants be their child’s voice or their child's megaphone. This webinar will help you:
- Get clear on child’s diagnosis and needs
- Access support at school
- Navigate the medical system
- Deal with roadblocks
- Learn the importance of building community
- Know when to take a break
This event is brought to you by Jenny McLeod, FASD Keyworker at Dogwood Place in Campbell River and Julia Doknjas, FASD Keyworker at the Wachiay Friendship Centre in Courtenay.