2.3 Purposeful Life: Family Training Series (Sumbera/Day)
Project Description:
2.3 Purposeful Life (FY 2021)
The Purposeful Life: Family training series is a community outreach project focused on increasing the capacity of self-advocates and family members to live a purposeful life. In collaboration with the Center on Disability and Development (CDD) at Texas A&M University, Down Syndrome Association of Brazos Valley (DSABV), Families of Autistic Children Engaged Together for Support (FACETS), College Station Independent School District (ISD), Bryan ISD, and the Brazos Center for Independent Living (BVCIL), trainings are provided free of charge for family members and self-advocates and siblings without disabilities ages 11 and up on every first Thursday of the month throughout the school year. Childcare is available for ages 2+ and dinner is provided for all participants. Professionals, family members, and parents have worked together to develop the trainings and materials as well as to deliver the monthly trainings. All on a volunteer basis. Due to COVID restrictions, trainings were provided online.
FY 2020-2021 Sessions:
September 2020- February 2021 cancelled due to COVID
March 11th
Getting Plugged in to Your Online Community
April 1st
Emotional Wellness During These Difficult Times
May 6th
ARD Mechanics
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Core Function(s):
Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training, Other Direct/Model Services
Area of Emphasis
Education & Early Intervention, Quality of Life
Target Audience:
Community Trainees / Short term trainees, Professionals and Para-Professionals, 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, Rural/Remote
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
Mulit-County
COVID-19 Related Data:
Yes
