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PtW: Instilling Disability Pride in Your Child

September 18 at 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM

A smiling light-skinned toddler with Down Syndrome sitting on a couch with her mother, being hugged; Text: Building Resilience, Paving the Way to Self Determination.

This presentation is intended for families/guardians.

Disability pride refers to a positive outlook that a child can develop over time about their own disability. Pride helps to develop self-esteem, self-worth, and an understanding of abilities. In this presentation, we will help you to empower your child to embrace their disability as part of their identity and see the gifts and community it brings with it.

This event is presented by Miranda Grunwell of Disability Network Southwest Michigan on:

Instilling Disability Pride in Your Child is part of our Paving the Way to Self Determination training series. Be sure to check out the other Paving the Way events HERE!