Family and Caregiver Access to Resources on Anxiety and Depression in Children and Youth

2023-07-19T14:52:20-04:00Tags: , , , , , , |

Family and Caregiver Access to Resources on Anxiety and Depression in Children and Youth Wednesday, July 19th, 6:00pm – 7:00pm ET (5:00pm – 6 pm CT / 4pm-5pm MT / 3pm – 4pm PT) The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) invite you to attend

Caregiver Webinar Series

2023-06-20T22:55:12-04:00Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER & LEARN MORE! DifferentBrains.org is excited to present a free 5 part webinar series dedicated to caregivers. Whether you're caregiving as a loved one or in a professional capacity, too often your own needs can get neglected. This series will address your well-being, self-care needs, and provide you with valuable tools,

2023-06-06T13:10:49-04:00Tags: , , , , , , |

Do you feel like you're battling a system that  doesn't understand or is oppositional to your needs? Partners in Policymaking is an advocacy and leadership training program for parents and people with developmental disabilities that can give you the tools you need to become the advocate you are meant to be! The application for the 2023-24 Partners

Supported Decision Making and Person Centered Planning

2023-02-27T15:48:09-05:00Tags: , , , , |

Learn about "Supported-Decision Making,” where people work with trusted friends, family members, and professionals to help them understand the situations and choices they face, so they may make their own decisions – rather than be subjected to a unnecessary permanent, plenary or full guardianship.

Caregiver Stress & Burnout

2021-11-03T09:16:40-04:00Tags: , |

  Caregiver Stress & Burnout: Tips for Taking Care of Yourself    Caring for a loved one can be very rewarding, but it also involves many stressors: changes in the family dynamic, household disruption, financial pressure, and the added workload. So, is it any wonder that caregivers are some of the people most prone to

Advocacy – Adulthood

2020-02-13T20:50:59-05:00Tags: , |

ADVOCACY Disability advocates provide assistance and support to ensure that: Your rights are upheld You are an active participate in the decision-making processes Your needs and views are presented to government, service providers and the broader community However, it is very important to advocate for yourself. Even though there are numerous experts

Support Services – Adulthood

2020-02-13T21:05:22-05:00Tags: , |

SUPPORT SERVICES As members of the community, you can access a range of general services including community health, sports and recreation, employment and maternal and child healthcare services. You can request disability supports if: You have an intellectual, physical, sensory or neurological disability or an acquired brain injury The disability impacts your

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