Supporting Families with Special Needs in Our Community

Families with children who have special needs require additional support within their community and schools. There is so much we can do for our children with special needs but sometimes it is difficult to navigate the many resources available. Sometimes we need to talk with other parents who have been through similar challenges and learn what they have found helpful. As parents we need to "speak for our child until he/she can speak for themselves". This does not mean our children cannot speak, it means that we must advocate and speak out for the services and settings that foster our children's social, emotional and physical wellbeing.