Legislative Advocacy Seminar
Project Description:
Project Pueblo Connections brought together families of children with disabilities and individuals with disabilities from Cochiti, Jemez, Santa Ana and Zia for a 2 ? day conference held on September, 5th - 7th 2008. This conference provided families the opportunity to be together as a family for 2 ? days away from the stress and distractions of their daily lives, creating stronger bonds and lasting memories. The conference also served as an opportunity for parents/family members to meet and receive support from other families who may share the same struggles and triumphs. The ultimate goal was to give parents/families practical skills to enhance all aspects of the lives of individuals with disabilities and the family as a whole. Families were also given skills to better advocate for services for individuals with disabilities in the education system, health care system for the community.
Keyword(s):
Native American Families of Children with Disabilities
Core Function(s):
Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training, Other Direct/Model Services, Demonstration Services
Area of Emphasis
Quality Assurance, Education & Early Intervention, Child Care-Related Activities, Health-Related Activities, Employment-Related Activities, Housing-Related Activities, Transportation-Related Activities, Recreation-Related Activities, Quality of Life, Other - Cultural Diversity, Other - Leadership
Target Audience:
Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Empowerment Zone, Renewal Community, Reservation, Rural/Remote, Specific Groups
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
Mulit-County
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
