Mental Health & Youths with Disabilities Workshop Registration
At this virtual workshop and parent network event, parents/caregivers, families, and service providers can find support from others with similar experiences caring for youth with disabilities!-Identify early signs of mental illness and address concerning thoughts and behaviors -Connect with the TRI Parent Empowerment Program support network -Hear advice, support, and perspectives from other families -Learn how to have safe and open conversations about mental health with children and adolescents with disabilities.
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Which session are you registering for?
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Monday, June 23rd 9:30 to 11:30
Wednesday, June 25th 6:30 to 8:30
Undecided - Please send me links to both sessions.
Will you require an American Sign-Language interpreter for this event?
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Please select the statement(s) that most accurately describes you:
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I am a parent of a student with a disability
I am a guardian/caregiver of a student with a disability
I am a service provider for a student with a disability
I am a parent/guardian of a non-disabled student
I am a community organizer/advocate
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If you have a moment, please help us make this workshop more effective by filling out this brief 5 question survey!
These questions are optional - you can click SUBMIT if you do not wish to answer.
What do you hope to gain from attending this workshop?
Early childhood warning signs of mental illness
Adolescent and teen warning signs of mental illness
Support from other parents and caregivers in similar situations
Advice on speaking to a child with a disability about mental health
Strategies for making mental wellness activities accessible
Other
How would you be comfortable contributing to this workshop?
Just listening/observing
Asking/answering questions in the chat
Asking/answering questions out loud
Sharing contacts & information for outside resources I've had good experiences with
Sharing my own contact information for others as a resource
How connected do you feel to your school community?
Not connected at all
Some connection - I receive occasional newsletters, general school updates, and some event information
Moderately connected - I attend some school events, am familiar with a few other families, or feel informed on school/district updates
Fairly connected - I have joined a PTA/PTO, regularly attend events, am familiar with other families, and feel included in school/district decision making
Very connected I am a volunteer/board member of PTA/PTO, an organizer of events, I feel a strong connection with other families within school/district, and/or I am involved with school/district decision making
How connected do you feel to other families of students with disabilities?
Not connected at all - I don't know any other families and I don't know how to get in touch with other parents/caregivers
Some connection - I've met some other families briefly at school events or have been put in touch with someone individually
Moderate connection - I have found connections at events specifically for families of students with disabilities, joined small support groups at my school, or networked with families informally
Very connected - I regularly attend events for families of students with disabilities, have joined official support groups within my school/district, or am involved with a Special Education PTA/PTO
What do you feel is currently the most significant issue you are facing in your child's education? You can answer broadly (ex. "transportation," "accommodations," "IEP") or specifically (ex. a recent experience with your school, a concerning conversation, or a story you feel is relevant).
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