# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Neurodiversity and Family Advocacy Across the Lifespan
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 23 Jan, 2026 at 11:00 am – Fri, 23 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Understanding the lived experiences of families and how they navigate educational and disability systems.About this EventThis free hybrid CME and CE will explore the lived experiences of parents and caregivers who support children, youth, and adults with neurodevelopmental conditions. Families will share their journeys, including their successes and challenges, as they navigate systems of care for loved ones with varying levels of support needs. Panelists will also discuss solutions to common challenges and offer suggestions to help other parents build effective advocacy skills to support their family members.Objectives:After attending the meeting, participants will be able to :Objectives:1. Describe the lived experiences of families caring for individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions2. Identify common barriers within support and care systems3. Examine the strategies families use to navigate these systems for individuals with different levels of support needs4. Learn practical approaches and solutions shared by parents and caregivers to better support their own loved ones.Learners' Outcome: Learners will self-report an increase in knowledge about the lived experiences of families caring for individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions and the systems they must navigate.Accreditation StatementsDESIGNATION STATEMENT: SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.ACCREDITATION STATEMENTS: The State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.See more available credits here.Agenda?: 11:00 AMWelcome & Overview?: 11:00 AMIntroductions of Panel Advocates?: 11:30 AMAdvocate Panel: Lived Experiences Across the Lifespan?: 12:00 PMCommon Barriers /Practical Approaches & Solutions?: 01:00 PMOpen Q&A and Closing Reflections
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brooklyn/neurodiversity-and-family-advocacy-across-the-lifespan/100001977978285297
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness, meetups
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Event venue details

- **city**: Brooklyn
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 450 Clarkson Ave
- **lat**: 40.6555268
- **long**: -73.9453734
- **full address**: 450 Clarkson Ave, 450 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Neurodiversity and Family Advocacy Across the Lifespan being held?
  - **A:** Neurodiversity and Family Advocacy Across the Lifespan takes place on Fri, 23 Jan, 2026 at 11:00 am to Fri, 23 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm at 450 Clarkson Ave, 450 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Neurodiversity and Family Advocacy Across the Lifespan?
  - **A:** Neurodiversity and Family Advocacy Across the Lifespan is organized by SUNY Downstate Health Sciences Universtiy.

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