Events & Calendar

	May 2021
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2	3	4	5	6	7 Virtual Community Coffee Virtual Community Coffee May 7, 2021  10:30 am - 11:00 am REGISTER Anyone else missing the quick chats where you run into a parent, friend or teacher at appointments, in the community or at school? I don’t think I realized how much we got from those waiting room check-ins with other parents, hallway conversations with teachers and the comforts of an in-person doctor’s visit. We wanted to recreate these conversations virtually. We urge you to grab a cup of coffee and connect with others in the community. This group is open to parents, educators, providers, advocates and others involved in the care of children and youth with special health needs and disabilities. Join us for some casual conversation and to be connected. We will try to keep it short and sweet to 30 minutes but will also go with the flow of the group. See more details •	8
9	10	11	12 The Nuts & Bolts of Telehealth The Nuts & Bolts of Telehealth May 12, 2021  11:30 am - 12:30 pm REGISTER In this webinar we will cover: - "TeleWhat?"- Definitions, How to Connect & Devices: Brief overview and where to find more information - The Benefits of Telemedicine & Family Stories - The Four Keys to Open the Virtual Door to a Telehealth Visit and "See" Your Provider - Family-Centered Telehealth - Preparing Yourself and/or Your Child for An Appointment - Barrier Busters & Preparing for Technical Problems See more details Second Weds Virtual Parent Group Second Weds Virtual Parent Group May 12, 2021  7:30 pm - 9:00 pm For more information or to register for this group please email Jess McKane, Parent Support Navigator at jess@familyvoicesmn.org Please join us for our monthly Virtual Support Group from the comfort of your own home! As parents of children with special healthcare needs, we understand how busy and chaotic life can get. We also understand how easy it is to feel isolated, alone, and unsure. Our Virtual Support Group allows parents and care-givers across Minnesota to connect in a safe and supportive atmosphere to discuss the joys and challenges of raising a child with special he althcare needs. We share information, resources, and laughter! If you have a particular topic you would like to discuss, please email Jess and we will be sure to get it added to the agenda! See more details • •	13	14	15
16	17	18	19	20 Annandale Area Special Needs Parenting Connections Annandale Area Special Needs Parenting Connections May 20, 2021  12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Annandale Municipal Park, 300 Oak Ave N, Annandale, MN 55302, USA Email: kelly@familyvoicesmn.org to register Annandale Area Special Needs Parenting Connections will be hosting a meeting on Thursday from 12:30 to 1:30 pm at Annandale Municipal Park (300 Oak Avenue North) near the playground.  Join other parents and caregivers of children with extra needs from the Annandale and surrounding small towns in a safe and supportive atmosphere for conversation and a few laughs. We share experiences, ideas, resources and a listening ear. **In case of inclement weather this FREE monthly meeting will be held virtually via ZOOM**Parent hosts: Kelly Korpela - Parent Support Navigator, Family Voices of Minnesota Anna Lawler - Special Education Teacher & Volunteer Support Parent, Family Voices of MN See more details Third Thursday Parent Group Third Thursday Parent Group May 20, 2021  7:30 pm - 9:00 pm REGISTER This is a metro area in-person group that is temporarily meeting virtually in order to practice social distancing and keep our vulnerable populations as safe as possible. Virtual meetings are open to any parent of a child with special health needs / disabilities anywhere in MN. Register for login information. These ongoing support groups are being hosted by Jamie O’Conner, Outreach Coordinator for Family Voices of MN. Jamie is mom to two kids (8 yo & 7 yo), including one child with a rare genetic condition. The vision of this group is to offer a safe and sacred space of sharing the emotional journey of parenting a child who has special health care needs or a disability. See more details • •	21 Virtual Community Coffee Virtual Community Coffee May 21, 2021  10:30 am - 11:00 am REGISTER Anyone else missing the quick chats where you run into a parent, friend or teacher at appointments, in the community or at school? I don’t think I realized how much we got from those waiting room check-ins with other parents, hallway conversations with teachers and the comforts of an in-person doctor’s visit. We wanted to recreate these conversations virtually. We urge you to grab a cup of coffee and connect with others in the community. This group is open to parents, educators, providers, advocates and others involved in the care of children and youth with special health needs and disabilities. Join us for some casual conversation and to be connected. We will try to keep it short and sweet to 30 minutes but will also go with the flow of the group. See more details •	22
23	24	25 Using the Trajectory Tool: Charting the LifeCourse Using the Trajectory Tool: Charting the LifeCourse May 25, 2021  11:30 am - 12:30 pm REGISTER Using the Charting the Lifecourse™ Trajectory Tool The Charting the LifeCourse framework was created to help individuals and families of all abilities and all ages develop a vision for a good life, think about what they need to know and do, identify how to find or develop supports, and discover what it takes to live the lives they want to live. The Trajectory is a strengths-based concept designed to help think about life, both short and long term. It can also be used to promote discussion, self-awareness, shared knowledge and facilitate planning with a person and their support team. Led by Jane St. John with the University of Missouri-Kansas City Institute for Human Development. Join other families in learning to use this powerful tool.  See more details •	26	27 Early Childhood Parent Group Early Childhood Parent Group May 27, 2021  7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Email to register: kaylie@familyvoicesmn.org This virtual support group is for parents who have a child aged birth to 3 years with special health care needs. We welcome parents raising NICU graduates, kiddos with developmental or speech delays, genetic conditions, extra medical needs and more.  Host: Kaylie Schmidt See more details •	28	29
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