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1st Steps Program
For over fifty years, since the Council On Developmental Disabilities was created by a group of concerned parents, Parent Outreach activities have been a core part of the Council! About 25 years ago on a more formal basis, the Parent Outreach program was established because parents realized the tremendous benefits they gained through their interactions with one another. Since that time the Council has provided a staff person who works with the Parent Outreach Committee to develop ways to facilitate ongoing friendships between parents of infants, children, and adult children with developmental disabilities.
Parent Outreach
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Cerebral Palsy
Developmental Disabilities
Seizures/Epilepsy
Emotional Disabilities
Intellectual Disabilities
Hearing & Vision Impairments
Down Syndrom
Other Chromosomal Diferences
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and more
The Future is Now Self-Advocates Group Sibshops
Through the Parent Outreach Program, the Council on Developmental Disabilities is offering a series on planning for the the future for families, advocates, and friends of children/adults with disabilities. The council knows as you that this is not an easy challenge you face. Our hope is that coming together with other families and knowledgeable professionals, you will be able to remove one by one the barriers you encounter.
Over the last five years, hundreds of families have been helped through this series of workshops planned by the Council on Developmental Disabilities. Each speaker is an expert in their field, and willing to go the extra mile to help families with their concerns. We know that there are many more families that need to hear and act on this timely information.
If you have not attended, make up your mind to do so! The effort made is absolutely worth the knowledge gained. Share this valuable information with other families, teachers, adult program staff, and advocates in our community.
This series is funded by a grant from Louisville Jefferson County Metro Government
Please confirm attendance by calling (502) 584-1239 or email Susan Lawrence.
Contact: Pamela McDaniel, Outreach Specialist
Parent Outreach Offers You:
A good source of information on area services and supports
Parent Outreach staff to listen and help in the best way possible
A match with an experienced Parent Volunteer
Support/Information Groups that meet regularly
Periodic workshops on current topics of interest
Email updates on local, state, and national workshops/conferences
Bi-monthly new brief
Transition & Planning for the Future Resources
NIHCY - National Disabilities Center for Children with Disabilities
PACER - Minnesota Parent Resource Center
WRIGHT'S LAW - Special Education Law and Advocacy
THE ARC - Promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilties