APPLY NOW
The application deadline is Friday, April 17, 2015, apply here. For more information, email Victoria at vpm@parentnetworkwny.org.
Has anyone ever made a difference in your life? Would you like to be that difference for someone else? Would you like to learn how to speak up for your child’s needs to his/her teacher, within the school system, and the disability community? That’s what we call being a good advocate.
Once you learn these skills, would you like to be able to help other parents/families just like you? Then you need to become a Parent Leader!
It is time for Parent Network of WNY’s annual and free Parent Leadership Program for parents of children with disabilities. This program prepares parents for leadership roles to better advocate within the educational system for their own children and as parent leaders in the community.
The 30+ hours program includes two, six hour Parent Leadership Labs and multiple sessions of disability specific workshop training. In addition, all Parent Leaders will attend a two-day retreat on developing leadership skill, including self-leadership, group interaction, team building.
As part of this program participants will begin to develop an “I Can Make a Difference” project to better meet the needs of persons with developmental disabilities and their families. Examples of these “projects” could be:
- starting a support group in your area.
- working on a new initiative with your school.
- starting a class at your church for children with a developmental disability.
- working with your local civic leaders to improve public access.
Parent Leaders will have the opportunity to network with others while enjoying the facilities at Beaver Hollow Conference Center for a two day retreat. There is no fee for the program and participants are selected after submitting a completed application. You would be expected to meet the basic requirements of 30 hours of workshop training, attendance at all Parent Leadership labs, and participation in all retreat activities.
For more information or to apply to be part of the 2015 Parent Leaders Program please call Victoria Pérez-Maggiolo at 716-332-4167
Hurry! The application deadline is Monday, April 27, 2015. To request more information please contact Victoria at vpm@parentnetworkwny.org.
To be a part of the Parent Leadership program, apply here. For more info, please visit Parent Leadership.
