Dadvocates LIVE!
Fathers of Children Living with Disabilities Speak Out!
Wednesday, July 8th, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Meet Our Panel:
Event Description:
Join us in this Dadvocates Live event as we explore the unique journeys of fathers whose children live with disabilities. This event offers other Fathers a rare opportunity to share the experience, strength, and hope of four Dads as they discuss how they each approached:
- Bias, Discrimination & Stigma
- Coming to Terms with Your Child's Diagnoses & Disabilities
- Coparenting Tips
- Balancing the Needs of Non-Disabled Siblings
- Coping Strategies and Self-Care
- Embracing Life as the Father of a Child Living with Disabilities
- Finding your voice as a Dadvocate
- Raising Children with Disabilities in a COVID-19 World
- ... and more
Join Us Live on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/FNDPEN
Facilitator - Luke Wilson:
Luke is a Parent Training Coordinator for the Parent Education Network (PEN), a Family Network on Disabilities (FND) project. Luke brings over 20-years of experience navigating special education and the systems of care serving youth, families, and adults living with behavioral, developmental, emotional, medical, mental health, substance use, and trauma-related disabilities. Luke leverages his lived experience and skills as a Certified Recovery Peer Specialist (CRPS) and Group Facilitation Specialist (CGFS) to support, educate, and empower other parents of children and youth living with disabilities.
Email: lwilson@fndfl.org
Website: fndusa.org
Phone: 800-825-5736
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FNDPEN/
Twitter: @PENPTI