Priscilla Cano is a Bilingual Disability Advocate at Michigan Disability Rights Coalition. She wanted to share this great opportunity for Spanish speaking parents of children with disabilities in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The LEAD program is accepting applications for our Spanish speaking parents. This program is completely in Spanish and it is designed to help Spanish speaking families learn about advocacy and supporting their children with disabilities. Parents will also learn about disability pride, history, culture & inclusion, supporting their child with disabilities, and navigating the special education system.
Below are flyers in English and Spanish along with a link to the application. The application in both English and Spanish but the program will be conducted completely in Spanish. Please feel free to share with your family, friends and anyone that you know that could benefit from this program. If you have any questions, please reach out to priscilla@mymdrc.org
Dates: Saturday, April 11th and Sunday April 12th (in-person sessions) and 4 virtual sessions (dates to be determined).
Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Meals will be provided and A $175 stipend will be provided to those that attend the program. Childcare and transportation assistance is available upon request.
Spanish Application: www.tinyurl.com/LEADPadres26
English Application: www.tinyurl.com/LeadParents26
