Advocacy Corner
Early Intervention, Special Education & Health Resources for Families of Children & Youth with Special Needs
CNNH hosts a representative from the Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN), Deepa Srinivasavaradan, in the Gibbsboro office. She is available to offer families guidance in navigating special education rights in the state of New Jersey. The best way to reach her is by email at DeepaS@cnnh.org.
Ms. Srinivasavaradan also brings us advocacy information in each newsletter issue. Enjoy!
Community Resources to Access: Click here to access a resource fact sheet summarizing information that can be used to connect families of children with disabilities and special healthcare needs to support and services in the following systems: - early intervention,
- special education,
- health,
- mental health
- disability
MEETING FOR PARENTS:
"Next Steps for Families of Newly Diagnosed Children"
CNNH, in partnership with Statewide Parent to Parent (NJ P2P) - a program of SPAN - hosts "Next Steps" parent meetings for families. "Next Steps" is a group where parents of newly diagnosed children and youth with special needs come together to learn from each other, as well as gain access to new information, support and resources. Through these meetings, we hope to grow a network of educated and empowered parents.
The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 31st from 10 to 11am at CNNH in Gibbsboro. Dr. Gregory Alberts, CNNH Neuropsychologist and Deepa Srinivasavaraden, SPAN Family Resource Specialist, will facilitate the meeting. Click here to register!
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