About this Summit
Welcome!
There has never been a time like today in modern history. For many of us as parents, it may feel like we have lost our way, as the effects of the global Coronavirus pandemic disrupts life as we know it – the way we relate, do work, play and school. The times has created gaps as we try to figure out how to do work-from-home/ school-from-home and leisure-time-from home.
The challenge is compounded for those of us who are raising, teaching, or supporting children with disabilities and special needs and their families. There is an urgent need for support that is targeted, accessible, and practical that can help us despite the times to be the best parent we can be in a way that is intentional and joyful.
If this resonates with you, then you are in the right place at the right time. Register today to attend -
Special Child. Special Needs. Virtual Parenting Summit,
November 30 to December 3, 2020.
Why Attend this Summit?
The Summit is designed as a response to the pressing need to help support parents, families, and professionals during this time. It is hosted by Raising Special Needs and the Nathan Ebanks Foundation, with key expert resource partners.
The Summit is designed by and for parents of children with special needs and professionals who are working successfully with children and families.
This parenting summit is all about helping you to increase awareness, strengthen self, identify and claim possibilities while expanding your capacity to help your child and your family to grow through these times.
It’s about helping you and your family to thrive!
Join thousands of parents who are improving life for their children with disabilities and special needs, as well as themselves and their families.
Some of our esteemed experts
Speakers
Christine Staple-Ebanks
Author, Parent-Advocate, Founder of the Summit, the Nathan Ebanks Foundation and Raising Special Needs Network
Elaine A. Wint
Broadcaster and Mass Communications Specialist, and Self Leadership Coach
Senta Greene, M.A.
Founder & Executive Co-Director of Full Circle Consulting Systems, Inc. Certified Child Life Specialist, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Trainer Statewide Education Agencies, Co-Author/” I Can’t Come To School Today…My Mom’s In Prison And I Don’t Have A Ride”
Erin Mercer
MBA, MA, CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist
Jane Metz
MSOTR; L, Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Dr. Amy Gooden
Associate Professor - Lesley University
Karaine Holness
Stylist, Founder - Hair’s Kay Beauty Salon
Lesli-Ann Belnavis Elliott, MS, ATR
Registered Art Therapist, Art Therapy Jamaica
Dr. Raymond Heipp
International Speaker and Consultant on AT and Sensory Needs
Dr. Kathleen Van Antwerp
Executive Co-Director of Full Circle Consulting Systems, Inc. Executive Director of the Ventura County Child Abuse Prevention Council Co-Author/” I Can’t Come To School Today…My Mom’s In Prison And I Don’t Have A Ride”
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VIRTUAL PARENTING SUMMIT
Date: November 30-December 3, 2020
Venue: Virtual
Time: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm EST
What you'll learn
Join us on a journey of discovery where you will learn how to nurture yourself and your child with "special needs" while bringing joy to your entire family. Our goals for the Summit are:
To share resources, guidance and perspective shifts needed to rediscover and redefine your relationship with yourself and your children.
To increase awareness, build confidence and develop your capacity to support your child.
To provide tools to help you address the daily living challenges: whether your child struggles with self-regulation, communication, managing emotions, doing schoolwork or more.
To learn what you can do through the ‘power of play’ to nurture your relationship, celebrate and enjoy the gift that is your child;/while creating space and activities to foster joy!
You will walk away empowered as a parent, equipped with a positive, practical, research-based approach to parenting your child with special needs.
Best of all, this event is FREE!
It celebrates our partnership to add value to your life at this most challenging time!
Who Should attend?
The Summit is open to parents, families, caregivers, teachers, childcare workers, and other professionals who work with this community.
Venue
Skip the drive time, finding parking, finding a good seat and join the conversations right from the comfort, convenience, and privacy of your own home!
SUMMIT PROGRAM
The Summit is a virtual experience which will run daily from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST).
The core event will be Livestreamed. Days 1 to 3 of the Summit will consist of an opening keynote conversation and 3-30 minutes sessions. As well, a mini expo/experience lab will round out the experience, where attendees can view product(s), watch product demos, and ask questions of the exhibitor(s).
The Summit will culminate on Day 4 with theParent-Expert Roundtable. A conversation with parent-experts, professional experts, and everyday parents on the issues of parenting a child with special needs. The roundtable will highlight some of the key takeaways from the previous days’ sessions and provide a platform for you to ask questions specific to your context! It will facilitate a deeper exploration of how to apply the strategies, tools and techniques presented by the Summit. The Roundtable is also a celebration of International Day for Persons with Disabilities.
SCHEDULE
DAY 1: REVISIONING SELF: CLAIMING POSSIBILITY
DAY 2: STRENGTHENING FAMILY:RECLAIMING THE CONVERSATIONS
DAY 3: EMBRACING THE GIFT THAT IS YOUR CHILD
DAY 4: THE PARENT’S-EXPERT ROUNDTABLE
Register here to receive updates, and the full Summit Agenda and Topics!
*The organizers reserve the right to make changes to the agenda, as necessary.
What you'll get
You have the option to watch all live event sessions free, according to the schedule of launch and expiration during the event (Click here to download the schedule). OR you can compound the value, you’re learning, and the improvement for your child and your family by upgrading to the All Access Pass (valued at $750).
$0
Free access
- Livestream Event
- Automatic Entry in Daily Giveaways
- Automatic Entry into Daily Draws for ticket to join the event meeting
- 36-Hour Free Access to Expert Sessions Each Day
- 7-Day Free Access to the Event Recording
All access pass
- Livestream Event
- Automatic Entry in Daily Giveaways
- Automatic Entry into Daily Draws for ticket to join the event meeting
- Forever Access to Expert Sessions Each Day
- Forever Access To All 30 Audio MP3 Sessions (Listen On The Go)
- The Summit Workbook (Take Action From What You Learned)
- Networking with Fellow Parents of children with special needs
- All Speaker Bonuses videos
- Group Coaching Call with Elaine, Erin, and Christine in December
- Certificate of Completion
Price good until 3 December 2020.
Summit Giveaways!
Each day you log into the summit — free access or the All Access Pass — you’ll be entered to win one of that day’s products from one of our sponsors. Products like a special need branded face masks, How to Cope: Parenting a Child with Special Needs, products to help you create a sensory room, and a free coaching. Click here to see our amazing gifts and give away.
