9:30 am: Registration opens 

 

10:00 am: Welcome,  Ice Breakers and Poet D’naia Bryant

 

10:30 am-11:15pm: Workshops :

1. “Dad Power: “Empowering fathers in special needs parenting with Marcus Robinson

2.  “Smile Bright”: Specialized Dental Care & Techniques for Special Needs Children with Dr. Jessica Simon, DMD

3. “Joy along the Journey”: Staying mentally strong while navigating challenges with Tanyika Mayhew Butler

 

11:30 am-1:00pm: Panel Discussion 

Hosted by Jormari Santana with 

Special guests: 

Ross Pirelli (Rossy’s dad)

Susan Ray ( Nia Simone’s mom)

Shayla Williams (Stece’s mom)

Nazia Khan ( Isa’s mom)

Parthenia’s Mom (Ty’s Mom) 

 

1:00pm-2:30pm Lunchtime 

 

2:30pm-3:15pm: Workshops

 

1. “Embrace & Empower”: Acceptance is the first step toward effective advocating with Michele Portlock

2. Navigating High School and Beyond: What's Next? with Arden Stone 

3. Strategies for parent support in special needs Language Development with Quintina Briscoe, SLP.

3:30-4:15 pm: Workshops

 

1. “No rest for the weary”: Empowering single parents of special needs children with Dr. Laquista Erinna, DBH, LCSW

2. A systematic approach to leveling the playing field in special education. (IEP) with Domonique Mack, M.Ed

3. Positive Parenting: Nurturing Resilience and Self-Esteem in Children with Special Needs with Tola Andu

 

4:30pm-5:15pm Keynote Message 

5:15pm-6pm: Ending Celebration

 

* This schedule may be subject to change.