Delaware Literacy Alliance Members

Pajama Story Time and Stuffie Sleepover
2025-08-19 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Woodlawn Library, 2020 W. 9th Street, Wilmington, DE, 19805, United States
Join us for a cozy story time to get ready for bed. Then, leave your stuffed animals to a silly night of sleeping over at the library!
Participants will get a booklet the next day showing all the silly things their stuffed friend got into.
Any stuffed animals who come for story time do not have to stay for the sleepover if their family does not want them to. If you cannot make story time but would like to drop off a stuffed animal, you are welcome to bring them any time between 10am-6pm to have them join the fun!
Stuffed animals can be picked up at story time Wednesday, August 20th (10:15 Book Babies, 11:00 Language University Story Time) or any other time during business hours, 10am-9pm.
Register online by calling https://delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/14919572 or calling 302-571-7425.

Bi-Monthly SHIP Coalition Meeting
2025-09-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
HLCD team briefing for Health Literacy Month.

https://udel.zoom.us/j/95481581532?jst=1

Prime Time Family Reading
2025-09-03 18:00 - 19:30 | Route 9 Library & Innovation Center, 3022 NEW CASTLE AVENUE, NEW CASTLE, DE, 19720, United States
Develop a lifelong love of reading in your family through Prime Time Family Reading. Designed for families with children ages 6-10 years old, you’l l enjoy engaging, family-based reading and discussion on topics such as fairness, courage, and dreams. Our discussion strategies are proven to increase creativity, critical thinking, and academic success.

Financial Literacy Landscape: Virtual Networking Opportunity – Delaware Literacy Alliance
2025-09-04 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
We’re bringing together individuals and organizations from across Delaware who are passionate about financial literacy.Join us for an informal, interactive Zoom meeting to:

Share who you are and what your organization offers

Help identify services across the state

Connect with others in the financial literacy space

Discover opportunities for partnership and collaboration

When: Thursday, September 4 at 2 PMWhere: Online via Zoom
Whether you provide direct services, lead workshops, support digital access, or are engaged in any aspect of financial education, we want to hear from you!
Financial Literacy Webinar Flyerto share with friends.

Prepared to Help: Library of Things and Emergency Response
2025-09-09 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual
On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, from 2:00–3:30 PM (ET) Join this Free Webinar:
Prepared to Help: Library of Things and Emergency Response, a 90-minute virtual webinar showcasing how libraries are expanding their impact through Library of Things collections.
Hear from Curtis Memorial Library (ME), Brazoria County Library System (TX), and the Central Florida Tool Library (FL) about lending items that build resilience: emergency tools, preparedness kits, and more.
This session is designed for libraries at every stage: offering practical tips, collection development strategies, and inspiring models to help your library support patrons before and after disaster strikes.
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Literacy Matters: The Science of Reading
2025-09-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Join us for an engaging session on the science of reading. We’ll share practical strategies, tools, and inspiring ideas to help educators, families, and communities work together so our children can become confident, lifelong readers.
Participants will:

Understand research-based strategies that support children in learning to read
Explore supports for children before they enter kindergarten as well as during elementary years
Identify ways to connect classroom learning with home and community supports

Perfect for educators, parents, librarians, literacy advocates, and anyone committed to building strong reading skills across Delaware.

Virtual Author Visit: A Conversation with Hudson Talbott, A Walk in the Words
2025-09-23 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual
Join us for a conversation with children’s author and illustrator Hudson Talbott, to discuss his book: A Walk in the Words

Family Shade Healthcare Transitions Symposium
2025-09-24 10:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
Featured Session at the Healthcare Transitions Symposium
Healthcare transition for youth with disabilities is the planned move from child-centered to adult-centered care.
This transition helps young people build independence in managing their health, while ensuring they don’t experience gaps in care as they age into adulthood.
The process includes:
Learning self-advocacy
Understanding legal rights
Preparing for an adult model of care
For youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), these steps are especially critical due to the unique challenges they face.
Join us at the 2025 Healthcare Transitions Symposium to explore strategies, resources, and real stories that make this process smoother for youth, families, and providers.
Presenters: Lauren Gillespie, LCSW – Nemours Children’s Health S. Hope Vella, BSW, MS – Disability Rights Delaware (DRD) Sarah B. Mallory, Ph.D. – Center for Disabilities Studies (CDS)
Date: September 24, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Virtual or In-Person at the Dover Public library | Free to attend
Register today: https://picofdel.org/event/healthcare-transitions-symposium/

Identifying Low Literacy: A Facilitated Conversation
2025-09-30 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Low literacy is often hidden, but its impact can be profound. Many adults struggle silently, and without the right approach, opportunities to offer support can be missed. This virtual training will give you the tools to recognize the signs and the confidence to start meaningful, respectful conversations.
TUESDAY, SEP. 30 1:00 PM
Low literacy is often hidden, but its impact can be profound. Many adults struggle silently, and without the right approach, opportunities to offer support can be missed. This virtual training will give you the tools to recognize the signs and the confidence to start meaningful, respectful conversations.
Facilitator: Susan Domanico, ED.D., Teacher of Curriculum, Adult Prision Education, Department of Education
During this session, you will:

Learn how to recognize common indicators of low literacy
Practice ways to approach sensitive conversations with compassion
Contribute ideas to the development of a pilot screening guide to better identify and support individuals with low literacy

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Say It Out Loud: The Power of Your Name with Baba Bomani
2025-10-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Route 9 Library & Innovation Center, 3022 NEW CASTLE AVENUE, NEW CASTLE, DE, 19720, United States
Attendees will learn rhyme-based strategies that build communication skills using the five steps of the writing process on their journey to oral storytelling!
Snacks & supplies will be provided. Join us for this fun, engaging workshop!
Program is weekly for 7 weeks. Designed for youth ages 12-18.

Teach-Back: A Workshop to Improve Understanding
2025-10-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Hosted by:Health Literacy Council of Delaware
Description:Join the Health Literacy Council of Delaware for an engaging workshop on the Teach-Back method. A great chance to learn about and practice this communication technique that ensures patients, clients, and community members truly understand the information they receive.
You Will Learn & Practice:

What the Teach-Back method is and why it works

How to use it to confirm understanding without making people feel tested

Practical strategies for applying Teach-Back in healthcare, community, and service settings

Tips for making the process quick, respectful, and culturally responsive

Who Should Attend:

Healthcare providers

Community organizations

Policymakers

Patient advocates

Anyone interested in improving how Delawareans understand and navigate their health care

Why It Matters:Clear, effective communication leads to better health outcomes, increased trust, and empowered decision-making. Teach-Back is one of the simplest and most impactful ways to achieve this.
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Environmental Health Conference 2025: Building a Healthier Tomorrow
2025-10-17 08:00 - 16:00 | John H. Ammon Education Center, ChristianaCare Newark, 4755 Ogletown Stanton Rd, Newark, DE, 19718, United States
Join us for the Environmental Health Conference 2025: Building a Healthier Tomorrow, hosted by the Environmental Sustainability Caregiver Committee of ChristianaCare.
Date: October 17, 2025 | Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
This one-day conference will equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and tools to address the growing impact of environmental factors on health outcomes. Highlights include a keynote by Dr. Elizabeth Cerceo, expert panels, sessions on food systems, plastics, infection prevention, and environmental health literacy, plus a Community Resource Fair and networking opportunities.
Registration is open now—space is limited!

Medical Society of Delaware’s Community Health & Wellness Fair and Food Drive
2025-10-18 09:00 - 11:00 | Rockford Park, 19th Street & Tower Road, Wilmington, DE, 19806, United States
Medical Society of Delaware’s Community Health & Wellness Fair and Food Drive
Saturday, October 18 | 9:00 AMRockford Park, Wilmington
Join the Medical Society of Delaware (MSD) for its 7th Annual Campaign for Kids — “It’s OBVIOUS” Superhero for Hope 5K Run/Walk and Community Health & Wellness Fair.
This community event promotes health, wellness, and family fun while supporting MSD’s “It’s OBVIOUS” campaign — an initiative launched in 2013 to raise awareness about seven critical issues that affect young Delawareans and their families:

Obesity
Bullying
Violence
Intelligent Decisions
Opioid Use
Underage Drinking
Suicide Prevention

Enjoy free resources, giveaways, and educational presentations from experts addressing these important topics.
Bring your family, friends, and community partners to support youth health and well-being!

Delaware Rural Mini Medical School for Rural High School Students Interested in Medicine
2025-10-18 09:00 - 14:30 | Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing, 424 Savannah Rd, Lewes, DE, 19958, United States
Join us for Explore Rural Medicine: A Hands-On Skills Day for High School Students! This free event gives rural high school students the chance to practice real medical skills, meet healthcare professionals, and explore future career opportunities. Students will rotate through interactive skill stations including CPR, first aid, suturing, and intubation. During lunch, participants will hear directly from local healthcare providers about career paths, mentoring, and networking opportunities.

Road To Your First Million
2025-10-18 11:00 - 13:00 | Laurel Public Library, 101 E 4th St, Laurel, Delaware, 19956
Workshop Title: Road To Your First Million
Your first million isn’t a dream — it’s a strategy.
Workshop Description:
You’ve worked hard, earned the paycheck, and maybe even scored the promotion — but your bank account still isn’t moving the way it should. The problem isn’t your income; it’s the overwhelm of a thousand different approaches.
That changes today.
In this workshop, you’ll learn ONE simple roadmap that puts you in control of your financial future one decision at a time.
If you’re ready to keep more of what you earn, grow it faster, and turn income into lasting wealth, I’ll see you there.

Bi-Monthly SHIP Coalition Meeting
2025-10-22 11:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
HLCD team briefing.

Welcome to Delaware’s State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP), where all communities and sectors are invited to get involved and work together toward a healthy and well Delaware.

Community of Practice: Tools for your Toolbox: Addressing Certain HIV Co-Occurring Conditions Together (in-person)
2025-10-22 11:30 - 13:00 | Virtual
Community Service Building Corp
100 W 10th St, Wilmington, DE 19801 Rm 105
Starts at: October 22, 2025 11:30am ET
Ends at: October 22, 2025 1:00pm ET
(302) 777-0922
Free Admission

This Community of Practice (CoP) is for Delaware professionals working with populations affected by HIV. This will be a safe space to come together monthly to learn more tools for our toolbox to support communities, become trusted messengers, empower clients to engage in their health, reduce the rates of HIV acquisition and co-occurring conditions and help those with HIV reach viral suppression.
Objectives:

Share best practices for engaging or re-engaging HIV clients in care to reduce co-morbidities.
Generate new knowledge to reduce the burden of intersecting conditions like HIV, STI’s hepatitis, SUD and mental illness.
Discuss case-based scenarios to facilitate interactive learning about HIV.
Integrate concepts into clinical CQI.
Recognize how co-occurring HIV conditions influence each other and how to address multiple conditions simultaneously.

Lunch Provided
*Registration Required*
Parking available at the Community Service Parking Garage located on:
111 W. 11th Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Entrance is located on N. Orange Street between 11th and 12th Streets.
Parking ticket from this garage can be validated. You must have a blue or green ticket and bring it to the meeting to get stamped.

Intended Audience
Audience – All community health workers, behavior health professionals, field medical team members, social workers, case managers, first responders, community-based organizations, peer support specialist working with communities affected by HIV.

Contact
Person: Danielle C Johnson
Email: danielle.johnson@christianacare.org

Topics

A variety of the listed topics will be discussed at this event.

Behavioral Prevention
Linkage to Care
Retention and/or re-engagement in care
Community linkages
Care coordination

Payer Perspectives on Health Literacy
2025-10-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Payer Perspectives on Health Literacy
Thursday, October 23, 2025
12:00–1:00 PM
100% Online via Zoom
Register Here
Continuing Medical Education (CMEs) will be offered for this session.
Join us for a dynamic panel discussion with leaders from Delaware’s largest health payers as they share how they are addressing health literacy to improve health outcomes and equity.
Featured Speakers:

Pattie Wright – Highmark Delaware
Raul Reyes – Delaware Medicaid & Medical Assistance (DMMA)
Rebecca Sax – AmeriHealth Caritas
Plus a special guest to be announced!

Who should attend?

Healthcare providers
Community organizations
Policymakers
Patient advocates
Anyone committed to helping Delawareans better understand and navigate their health care

We look forward to your participation in this important conversation.
Payer Panel 2025

HARC 2025: Health Literacy Annual Research Conference
2025-10-27 | Virtual
Dates: October 27–28, 2025 (Virtual) Format: Virtual / Online meeting
Join us for HARC 2025, an interdisciplinary meeting bringing together investigators, practitioners, and professionals committed to advancing health literacy research. Our mission is to:

Elevate the rigor and quality of health literacy research
Promote collaboration across disciplines and settings
Support professional development in the health literacy community
Showcase new approaches in measurement, intervention, and implementation

HARC draws researchers involved in public health, health services, epidemiology, translational science, interventional research, and related fields.
Keynote Presentation
Title: “What Should You Be Doing With Your Health Literacy Work?”Speaker: Barry D. Weiss, MDProfessor, Department of Family and Community MedicineUniversity of Arizona College of Medicine
Time: Monday, October 27 at 10:30 AM
Agenda Highlights (Oct 27)

10:45 AM – 11:30 AM: Opening remarks by Michael Paasche-Orlow

Panels, workshops, and scientific sessions through the day, e.g. “Health Literate Settings for Promoting Health and Community Resilience”

Continuing Education & Credits
Attendees may earn up to 7.5 Continuing Education Hours

CHES / MCHES credits via the Institute for Healthcare Advancement (IHA) as a designated CECH provider
Sessions may also qualify for CME / CNE credits for clinicians, with certificates issued following the event

Registration & Pricing

Registration is now open (you can register via the HARC / IHA website)
Early Bird (through October 10): $40
Standard rate (after Oct 10): $50

Call for Proposals / Abstracts

HARC is accepting proposals for panels, workshops, special interest groups, and scientific abstracts
Deadline for submission: August 1, 2025

Sponsor / Host
This conference is sponsored by Health Literacy Research and Practice (HLRP), an open-access, peer-reviewed international journal dedicated to bridging research with best practices, promoting health equity, and reducing health disparities. The journal is indexed in the National Library of Medicine. Medicine+2
The event is organized by the Institute for Healthcare Advancement (IHA) / IHA Academy. IHA Academy+2IHA Academy+2
Additional Notes

The conference emphasizes mentoring and one-on-one meetings with program officers or senior researchers
There are need- and merit-based awards for emerging / young investigators
The event promotes multisite collaborations and new cross-disciplinary research ties

Beyond Wealth: Creating a Lasting Family Legacy
2025-11-08 10:00 - 14:00 | Route 9 Library & Innovation Center, 3022 NEW CASTLE AVENUE, NEW CASTLE, DE, 19720, United States
This event aims to equip families with knowledge and tools to preserve financial wellness, protect values, and prepare the next generation. This event is in partnership with the Delaware Money School of the Delaware Community Reinvestment Action Council. Topics will include home ownership, financial planning, retirement planning, wills, college savings, and much more.
Hosted by Harriet Stokes, realtor, EXP-REALTY, and Allen Stokes, realtor, EXP-REALTY. Questions can be directed to Harriet Stokes at 610-357-5053.
https://delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/14992112

Delaware State Health Improvement Plan Quarterly Coalition Meeting
2025-11-13 11:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
Join the SHIP Coalition!

Story time with NAMI for pre-K through 4th Grade
2025-12-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Woodlawn Library, 2020 W. 9th Street, Wilmington, DE, 19805, United States
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Delaware Branch is excited to launch our newest program, Storytime with NAMI. This program is designed to engage young children in child-friendly conversations about mental health and emotional wellness through the art of story-telling.
During the session, our facilitators will introduce these subjects through the art of interactive storytelling, visual presentations, and age-appropriate discussions. The session will last about an hour, including reading the book and engaging in conversation.
While Storytime with NAMI welcomes all individuals, this session is designed for audiences between either Pre-Kindergarten and 4th grade. Whether you’re a parent, family member, caregiver, or educator, we’d love for you to join us to enjoy the stories and learn about how emotional wellness can manifest in young children.
Masks are strongly encouraged. Registration is appreciated but not required.

Story time with NAMI for grades 5-8
2025-12-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Woodlawn Library, 2020 W. 9th Street, Wilmington, DE, 19805, United States
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Delaware Branch is excited to launch our newest program, Storytime with NAMI. This program is designed to engage young children in child-friendly conversations about mental health and emotional wellness through the art of story-telling.
During the session, our facilitators will introduce these subjects through the art of interactive storytelling, visual presentations, and age-appropriate discussions. The session will last about an hour, including reading the book and engaging in conversation.
While Storytime with NAMI welcomes all individuals, this session is designed for audiences between 5th through 8th grades. Whether you’re a parent, family member, caregiver, or educator, we’d love for you to join us to enjoy the stories and learn about how emotional wellness can manifest in young children.
Masks are strongly encouraged. Registration is appreciated but not required.

Understanding Transition from Part C to Part B and Your Role
2026-02-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Understanding Transition from Part C to Part B and Your Role
Hosted By: Parent Information Center of Delaware (PIC)
February 10, 2026 12:00 PM
About this online Learning Community event:
Join us as Fiona Vivar, MS Ed, and Kathleen Burris, M. Ed, Early Childhood Transition Coordinators, Office of Early Childhood Intervention, helps families understand the critical transition from Part C Early Intervention to Part B Preschool Special Education under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Facilitator:
Darne’Jia Scott-Perkins, Parent Consultant, Parent Information Center of Delaware
For more information contact Darne’Jia Scott-Perkins, dscott-perkins@picofdel.org, or 302.999.7394

Improving Community Health: Free Webinar on Measuring Health Literacy
2026-02-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Are Delaware’s health resources truly reaching those who need them?
The Delaware Literacy Alliance is proud to share an upcoming professional development opportunity hosted by the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM). On Wednesday, February 11, join experts and peers for a deep dive into the tools and strategies that ensure health information is not just readable, but truly actionable for our communities.
Why Attend?
As literacy advocates, we know that complex jargon can be a barrier to wellness. This session, “Measurements of Health Literacy,” goes beyond basic spell-checkers. You will learn to distinguish between simple text readability and actual patient comprehension—helping you bridge the gap between information and understanding.
Event Highlights

Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST

Platform: Online (Zoom)

Cost: Free

What’s on the Agenda?
Led by Dr. Emily Vardell, a leading voice in health sciences librarianship, this one-hour workshop will provide you with practical tools to:

Compare Readability Tools: Understand the strengths and ethical limits of popular assessment methods.

Design for Clarity: Learn “quick-win” interventions like numerical simplification and document redesign.

Assess Comprehension: Move beyond the page to evaluate how people actually use the information provided.

Professional Credits
This session is eligible for 1.00 CE credit hour, making it an excellent opportunity for librarians and health educators to maintain certifications (MLA, CHES Category I, and CHIS Levels 1 & 2).
Registration
Registration is free but required through the NNLM portal. Enhance your organization’s impact by mastering the art of clear health communication.
Register via NNLM Here

Special Education Dispute Resolution System: Understanding Your Options Under IDEA
2026-02-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Special Education Dispute Resolution System: Understanding Your Options Under IDEA
Hosted By: Parent Information Center of Delaware (PIC)
February 19, 2026 12:00 PM
Objective:
Disagreements can arise at any point in a child’s special education journey. This webinar provides families, caregivers, and advocates with a clear overview of the Special Education Dispute Resolution System and the protections available under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Participants will receive a brief background on IDEA and learn how disputes related to special education services can be addressed collaboratively and formally. The session will explain the dispute resolution continuum of options including:

IEP Facilitation
Mediation
State Complaints
Due Process Complaints

The webinar will also help families understand where to start when a problem arises, how to decide which option may be appropriate, and what to expect throughout the process.
This session is designed to empower families with knowledge, promote effective communication with schools, and support informed decision-making when navigating special education disputes.
Presented by:
Maria N. Locuniak, Ph.D, NCSP Education Associate, Delaware Department of Education
Kathy Murphy, Associate Director University of Delaware, Special Education Dispute Resolution Services (SPARC)
Meedra Surratte, M.Ed., Executive Director, Parent Information Center of Delaware

Free Delaware Mini-Dental School!
2026-02-25 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual
Ever wondered what it’s really like to be a dentist? Now is your chance to find out! Join the Delaware Mini-Medical School for a free, six-week online series all about dental health.
This program is perfect for middle school, high school, and college students. Parents are welcome to join, too! You will learn how doctors find and treat illnesses and hear about the latest trends in healthcare. There are no tests, no grades, and you don’t need any medical experience to join.
When is it?
The sessions happen every Wednesday evening from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm.

Dates: February 25th – April 1st, 2026

What will you learn?

Feb 25: General Dentistry (The basics of teeth)
March 4: Orthodontics (Braces and straight smiles)
March 11: How to become a dental professional
March 18: Periodontics (Gum health)
March 25: Oral Surgery
April 1: Managing pain and helping patients with special needs

Earn a Certificate
If you attend all six sessions (or five sessions plus one make-up quiz), you will get a signed Certificate of Achievement. You might even be able to join the Delaware Youth Medical Academy!

Virtual Health Learning: Better Communication for Better Care
2026-03-03 08:00 - 09:00 | Virtual
Do you work in a doctor’s office or lead a healthcare team? You are invited to a special online meeting about Health Literacy.
“Health Literacy” is a fancy way of saying “helping patients understand their health.” This talk will show you how clear communication can lead to better results for your patients. This session is hosted by the Health Literacy Council of Delaware and the Medical Society of Delaware (MSD).
Who Should Attend?

Doctors and Physicians
Office Managers
Medical Staff and Receptionists

Meeting Details

Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Time: 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Cost: Free for MSD members and their staff!
Location: Online (Virtual Meeting)

How to Join
Once you sign up, you will receive the Zoom link in your email one day before the event starts. Make sure to mark your calendar so you don’t miss this important talk on helping Delaware stay healthy and informed.

Working Together: The Pathways to Thriving Summit
2026-03-18 08:00 - 16:30 | Bally’s Dover Casino Resort, 1131 N. Dupont Hwy, Dover, 19901, United States
Delaware Literacy Alliance is excited to be part of a huge event that brings Delaware’s leaders together! If your job is about helping people find homes, get an education, find work, or stay healthy, this meeting is for you.
We are bringing people from all different areas—like schools, doctors, and community groups—to talk about one big goal: making sure everyone in Delaware has what they need to live a good, healthy life.
Event Details

Date: March 18, 2026
Location: Bally’s Dover Casino Resort
Who should come: Anyone who works in health, education, housing, jobs, or community support.

Why Attend?
This is where the most important conversations about our community’s future are happening. It’s a great chance to meet other people who care about making Delaware a better place to live and work.

Power In Our Voices - Advocacy Session
2026-03-23 09:30 - 16:00 | Cheswold Volunteer Fire Company, 371 Main St., Cheswold, DE, 19936, United States
Event Overview: Power In Our Voices

Event Name: Power In Our Voices

Host: Delaware Developmental Disabilities Council (DDC)

Date: March 23, 2026

Time: 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Location: Cheswold Fire Hall

Theme: Advocacy, Strength, and Community

Who Should Attend: Individuals with disabilities, parents and family members, students, young adults, and community advocates.

Power In Our Voices is a collaborative event dedicated to defining what “having your own voice” truly means. This gathering brings together a community of individuals with disabilities, their families, and advocates to explore communication through various lenses, including spoken words, behavior, body language, and assistive technology.
Attendees will have the unique opportunity to:

Hear from parents about navigating diagnoses, overcoming isolation, and building advocacy skills over time.

Listen to young advocates share stories of self-discovery and advice for those just starting their own advocacy journey.

Gain wisdom from experienced advocates regarding the lessons they have learned.

Engage directly with elected officials who will be in attendance to listen to the community, learn from these stories, and discuss how they can help move advocacy priorities forward.
