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Empowering Black & Brown Mothers/Guardians of Children with Disabilities: Strengthening Advocacy & Communication using Charting the LifeCourse
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Empowering Black & Brown Mothers/Guardians of Children with Disabilities: Strengthening Advocacy & Communication using Charting the LifeCourse
April 15, 2025 | 7PM-8PM
Learn how to use the Charting the LifeCourse One Page Person Centered Description to map your child’s unique abilities, aspirations, needs, fostering clear, collaborative communication with educators and support teams.
Why are the Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC) Tools Effective?
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• By focusing on what matters most to the child, CtLC turns advocacy into a proactive, empowering process—not just a reaction to challenges.
• Strengthens Communication: Translates abstract needs into concrete, relatable language.
• Builds Parent Confidence: Provides structure for advocating without feeling overwhelmed.
• Drives Collaboration: Creates a common language between families and professionals.
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Presenter & Panel:
Photo of a black woman with glasses: Brandi Muhammad, Presenter and Northwest Ohio Information Specialist, Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities, Charting the LifeCourse Ambassador
Photo of a black woman with glasses: Rhedeshia Young-Willingham, State Support Team CYPD Consultant
Photo of a a black woman with glasses: Renita Porter, Central State University Extension Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Program
Photo of a black woman: Monica McCain, Special Education Parent Liaison, CtLC Ambassador
Reasonable Accommodation 5 Days in Advance for this Event: Debra Petermann | 614-575-8055 | dpetermann@disabilityempowerment.net