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THANK YOU for participating in tonight's VBF Parent Advocacy Network (PAN) Zoom session ❤️

#ThankYou #ParentAdvocacy #ParentSupport #LetsTalk
January 22, 2026 at 3:08 AM
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Join us on Wednesday January 21, 2026 for the next VBF Parent Advocacy Zoom Network (PAN) Session, 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT.

Pre-register at this link: birthmark.org/pan/

#ChildLifeSpecialist #VBF #ParentAdvocacy #LetsTalk #VascularAnomalies
January 16, 2026 at 1:36 AM
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Care for a young adult with learning disabilities? Our recent #parentCarer #supportgroup raised the difficult topic of... the future. https://ow.ly/cBeT50XTqCu offer free online sessions for #unpaidCarers - sign up now! #SEND #futureplanning #ParentAdvocacy
Events for Families & Carers of Disabled & Vulnerable People
Discover our legal clinics & seminars supporting organisations like Brighton & Hove Carers Centre, Amaze & Age UK. Contact us for events or availability!
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January 14, 2026 at 12:50 PM
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Join us on Wednesday January 21, 2026 for the next VBF Parent Advocacy Zoom Network (PAN) Session, 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT.

Pre-register at this link: birthmark.org/pan/

#ChildLifeSpecialist #VBF #ParentAdvocacy #LetsTalk #VascularAnomalies
January 8, 2026 at 4:10 AM
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Join us on Wednesday January 21, 2026 for the next VBF Parent Advocacy Zoom Network (PAN) Session, 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT.

Pre-register at this link: birthmark.org/pan/

#ChildLifeSpecialist #VBF #ParentAdvocacy #LetsTalk #VascularAnomalies
January 1, 2026 at 1:36 AM
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Not sure about a diagnosis or treatment plan? We offer thoughtful second opinions with a full-body, full-family lens.

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#SecondOpinion #ParentAdvocacy #FunctionalPsychiatry #ReassessAndThrive #ABCDSupport
December 28, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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If you feel like something is off — trust that. Your gut is your superpower. Everyone may tell you “wait and see,” but if your intuition says don’t wait — don’t. You know your child better than anyone else. Your instincts are a guide — and you are your child’s best advocate. #ParentAdvocacy
December 23, 2025 at 2:03 PM
launchfamily.bsky.social
There is nothing wrong with you. You did not cause this. If you’re concerned, start by watching behaviors, gather info, ask teachers what they see, and get an evaluation. Early support matters — and there are services at every age stage (CPSE 3-5, IEP 5+). #ParentAdvocacy  #IEP #CPSE
December 22, 2025 at 2:02 PM
launchfamily.bsky.social
One of the biggest mistakes parents make when advocating is not asking enough questions. Professionals are valuable — but YOU are the expert on your child. Ask for clarity. Push when needed. Don’t accept services you don’t understand. #ParentAdvocacy #YourVoiceMatters #AskQuestions #ParentingSupport
December 19, 2025 at 2:03 PM
launchfamily.bsky.social
Setting boundaries with grandparents is part of protecting your child. Yes, they raised you — but you are the expert on your child today. Stand your ground with love. Their feelings aren’t more important than your child’s safety or regulation. #ParentAdvocacy #ParentingSupport #ModernParenting
December 18, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Tomorrow: The questions every parent should ask before consenting to a dyslexia evaluation. The ones that reveal whether it’s a true disability—or a teaching failure.
#ParentAdvocacy #Dyslexia #SpecialEducation #IEP #ParentRights
December 17, 2025 at 2:06 AM
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Myth: “If the school doesn’t mention an issue, it must not be important.”
Fact: Parents can bring up any concern at any time—your voice matters in every part of the process.

You are a powerful advocate. 🌟

#MythVsFact #IEPTruths #ParentAdvocacy #NeurodiversityAwareness #2EmptyChairs
December 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Reading isn't a learning style. It's a neurological process. Teaching it like art instead of science failed millions of children. New article on the literacy lie hiding behind passing grades: open.substack.com/pub/theparen...
#ReadingCrisis #ScienceOfReading #ParentAdvocacy #EducationReform
The Literacy Lie: Why Your “Passing” Student Can’t Actually Read
Report cards show success. National tests show catastrophe. Someone’s lying—and your child’s future is the cost.
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December 2, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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Parents: Tips for advocating with your gifted students teachers for their needs. Also great skills for your gifted child so they can advocate for themselves.

For more information visit our website:
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#giftededucation #parentadvocacy #studentadvocacy
November 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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📢 Join us tonight from 6:00–7:00 PM PDT for Let’s Talk Education: Special Education 101 & The Teacher Shortage — What It Means for YOUR Child’s IEP.

#LetsTalkEducation #SpecialEducation101 #TeacherShortage #IEP #ParentAdvocacy #EducationMatters #SupportOurStudents
November 26, 2025 at 12:54 AM
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Tag a parent who wants to protect their child’s rights!

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#IDD #Neurodiversity #SelfAdvocacy #SpecialEducation #ParentAdvocacy #DisabilityRights
Protect Your Child’s Rights: A Simple Guide for Families
This week we have a guest post by Mary Jane Williams from Bridges to Possibilities. Big changes are happening in the Department of Education. When this happens, families of kids with disabilities feel the impact fast. With less oversight, schools may have less direction. This can cause confusion and conflict. But this is when families become the strongest advocates in the room.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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Parents-

The school year is in full swing and parent/teacher conferences are upon us. Here are some tips to help you advocate for your gifted student.

#giftededucation #parentadvocacy
November 12, 2025 at 9:25 PM
exchangewales.bsky.social
The presentation is based on the Practice Guide: Creating & Managing a Parent Advocacy Programme, developed under CASCADE, & written by David Tobis and Clive Diaz, with input from two parent advisory groups.

Everyone who attends will receive a free copy of the Practice Guide.

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November 3, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Discover how parents can proactively track IEP progress, transform educational challenges, and support their child's unique learning journey. Expert strategies for understanding and maximizing special education goals. #SpecialEducation #ParentAdvocacy
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October 30, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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As #MiPAAC marks its 5th anniversary, we’re proud to continue advancing knowledge, connection, and collective action to strengthen Michigan’s education system and uphold every student’s right to a free and appropriate public education.

#AdvocacyInAction #EducationEquity
#ParentAdvocacy
Image that says, "MiPAAC @ 5 Years: Advocacy in Action October 2025 Celebrating five years of grassroots power, impact, and systems change for students with disabilities." In background in a faded image of books and a clock alongside the Michigan Parent, Advocate & Attorney Coalition (MiPAAC) and Wrightslaw logos.
October 30, 2025 at 1:47 AM
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Two months. That’s how long it’s been since Bennett was taken from me. Under MCFD’s direction, he’s endured confusion, neglect, and trauma no child should face. Two months of fighting to be heard, believed, and to bring him home. #BringBennettHome #SystemicReform #MCFDAccountability
A mother wearing a red plaid shirt sits in a black armchair, holding her young son close in a deep, comforting hug. The little boy, wearing teal noise-canceling headphones and a red shirt with a maple leaf design, clings tightly to her, his face pressed against her shoulder. The room is softly lit, simple, and quiet—two more black chairs and a framed picture are visible in the background. The warmth and emotion in this moment are unmistakable: a mother’s love, strength, and calm, and a child’s longing for safety and connection. Their embrace speaks louder than words—a snapshot of resilience, tenderness, and the unbreakable bond between them. #BringBennettHome #MotherAndSon #AutismAwareness #NeurodiversityAcceptance #SensoryFriendly #SpecialNeedsParenting #TraumaInformedCare #DisabilityAwareness #SystemicReform #MCFDAccountability #JusticeForBennett #ParentAdvocacy #GTubeAwareness #ComplexCareKids #Attachment #FamilyReunification #ProtectAutisticChildren #DisabilityRights #CaregiverStrength #LoveWithoutLimits #AutismParent #CanadianFamilies #VancouverMoms #bcpoli #bcpolitics #mcfd A tender moment between a mother and her autistic son. The mother, dressed in a red plaid shirt, sits in a black armchair, wrapping her arms protectively around her little boy. He’s wearing mint-green noise-canceling headphones and a red shirt with a white maple leaf, symbolizing both his Canadian roots and resilience. His face is pressed against his mother’s chest, eyes closed, seeking comfort and safety. She holds him tightly, eyes gently shut, embodying peace, love, and heartbreak all at once. The photo captures the unspoken language between them—a deep connection formed through years of understanding medical, sensory, and emotional needs. The muted background draws all focus to their embrace, a moment of grounding in the chaos surrounding their separation. #BringBennettHome #AutismAwareness #SensorySupport #ParentAdvocacy #AutismAcceptance #MCFDAccountability #SystemicReform #JusticeForBennett #SpecialNeedsParenting #ComplexCare #NeurodivergentLove #DisabilityRights #FamilyBond #TraumaInformedParenting #MotherAndSon #ProtectAutisticChildren #Attachment #GTubeAwareness #InvisibleDisabilities #LoveWithoutBarriers #bcpoli #bcpolitics #mcfd
October 29, 2025 at 1:22 AM
exchangewales.bsky.social
📣 All attendees will also receive a free copy of the Practice Guide: Creating and Managing a Parent Advocacy Programme.

Sign up today: buff.ly/7gkceN1

#SocialCare #ParentAdvocacy | @mg852to44.bsky.social | @cascaderesearch.bsky.social | @nyasservices.bsky.social | @basw-uk.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 2:15 PM
exchangewales.bsky.social
📣 We're also delighted to be joined by Kar Man Au for this webinar.

Kar Man Au will speak from the perspective of both a parent advocate and someone supporting a local authority in setting up and delivering a parental advocacy service.

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exchangewales.bsky.social ExChange Wales @exchangewales.bsky.social · Oct 13
WEBINAR: Creating & Managing a Parent Advocacy Programme

📣 David Tobis, P.h.D

📅 Weds 12th Nov
⏰ 5 - 6pm
📍 Online, Teams

Sign up: buff.ly/EEKbB50

This presentation focuses on how to create & manage a parent advocacy programme that supports parents, helps families & improves child welfare systems.
October 20, 2025 at 8:34 AM
comfortingclosure.bsky.social
Clinicians bring knowledge. But parents move mountains.
This week, Dr. Chrissy Salley shares why families are the most powerful voices in pediatric care.
Full episode Thursday: www.comfortingclosure.com/multimedia
#EndOfLifeDoula #DeathDoula #ParentAdvocacy
October 15, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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#ParentAdvocacy #SocialCare #FamilySocialCare #CASCADE #ExChangeWales #WelshResearch | @researchwales.bsky.social | @cascaderesearch.bsky.social
October 13, 2025 at 10:46 AM