Understanding Family Culture and Advocacy

Join us for a free, 2-hour introductory session designed for families who are curious about services but may not currently be accessing them. This session will explore how cultural values and past experiences can impact family engagement with support systems. You’ll also get a preview of the upcoming October training series, featuring hands-on exercises, social-emotional learning, and stories from family partners.

Every family's blend of traditions and values guides how we seek, experience, and advocate for disability services. Together we will discuss how culture can open doors - or create hurdles - when systems don't fully "get" your needs. We will pinpoint what matters most to your family and equip you with clear tools to voice those needs and navigate the regional center with confidence.

This interactive, two-hour session will help you:

• Connect with other families who "get it"
• Explore how culture shapes your service experience
• Practice advocacy skills you can use right away
• Communicate your needs clearly to service providers

Únase a nosotros para una sesión introductoria gratuita de 2 horas, diseñada para familias que sienten curiosidad por los servicios pero que quizás no los estén utilizando actualmente. En esta sesión se explorará cómo los valores culturales y las experiencias pasadas pueden influir en la participación familiar en los sistemas de apoyo. También obtendrá un adelanto de la serie de entrenamientos que se llevará a cabo en octubre, la cual incluirá actividades prácticas, aprendizaje socioemocional y testimonios de colaboradores familiares.

This training is offered by Compass, funded through a Far Northern Regional Center (FNRC) grant.