Where
Child Focus, Inc.
551-B Cincinnati-Batavia Pike
Old State Route 74
Cincinnati, OH 45244
Across from Kroger & Free onsite parking
Map
Driving Directions
Contact
Amy Clawson, Family Support Coordinator
University of Cincinnati UCEDD
513-636-4723
amy.clawson@cchmc.org
This event is presented by:
www.ucucedd.org
and
www.parentgroupcollaborative.com
PGC includes:
Aaron W. Perlman Center at Cincinnati Children's Hospital
Angelman Fragile X Alliance of Greater Cincinnati
Autism Society of Greater Cincinnati
Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati
Family Voices of Ohio
Spina Bifida Coaltion of Cincinnati
The Point Arc of Northern Kentucky
United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Cincinnati
along with our partners:
Clermont County Developmental Disabilities
Child Focus, Inc.
Family Resource Center at Cincinnati Children's Hospital
Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services
State Support Team 13
Be Empowered!
An advocacy day for families in Southwest Ohio who have children with developmental disabilities.
Build skills, knowledge and connections.
Friday, October 25, 2013
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Topics include:
The Importance of Advocacy
Successful Teaming with Your School
Understanding Services & Systems in Ohio
Panel of Families with Stories of Empowerment
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Who should attend?
Families and caregivers who have children and youth with developmental disabilities.
Why should you attend?
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Learn how to build your skills, knowledge, and make connections.
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Hear from state and regional leaders.
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Find out how other parents have advocated for their child's needs.
Keynote Speaker: Peggy Martin, Family Advocate
For more than 14 years, Peggy has served as the Family Advocate for the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD). Communicating the needs of families to policy makers is a key focus of her role. Peggy created and chairs the statewide Family Advisory Council, which reaches thousands of family members in over half the counties in Ohio. As a dedicated parent advocate for her own daughter, Peggy Martin brings valuable, personal insight into a successful career of helping families access services in Ohio.
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Registration Fee: $10 per person
includes light breakfast and boxed lunch
A limited number of scholarships are available on a first-come first-serve basis. To inquire, please call Amy Clawson at 513-636-4723.
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We hope you join us! Register Today!