Center for Family Leadership

We Are Here for You.

Being a parent of a child with disabilities can sometimes be a challenging and lonely experience, but the Center for Family Leadership can help. Generously funded by the Harriet P. Irsay Endowment Fund, the Center for Family Leadership connects families so we can support each another, trade strategies, share coping techniques & connect through common experiences.

Throughout the year, we offer free educational forums and events that help families meet the challenges of daily life so their children are empowered to achieve their dreams.

You Are Not Alone.

The Center for Family Leadership was designed by parents to share information, hope & resources. Most important, we inspire from each other to:

• Express our thoughts & feelings
• Share our triumphs & challenges
• Develop solutions that work for our individual situations
• Make informed choices
• Successfully navigate life’s many transitions
• Learn about our rights as parents & advocates
• Become involved in the community

One of the most valuable ways we can help parents, professionals in this field & advocates is by offering virtual trainings on a wide variety of topics. These interactive sessions allow for plenty of discussion & valuable take-aways. We are also now recording our trainings, so if you missed one, let us know so you can catch up at your convenience.

Past educational forums include:

• Supported Decision Making
• Adolescence | Helping You & Your Child Survive Puberty
• Back to School Stress Management Tips
• Relationships | Helping Your Teen Navigate Dating
• The Special Education Process | Understanding Article 7
• Stress-Free Holidays
• Medicaid Waiver | What You Need to Know
• Navigating Online Safely | Internet Safety and INDATA Introduction

Upcoming CFL Forums

Harness Assistive Technology to Increase Independence

September 25, 2025
11:30 am – 12:30 pm EST
Free Via Teams – RSVP for Link

Employment | Guidance, Vocational Rehabilitation & Personal Experience

October 23, 2025
11:30 am – 12:30 pm EST
Free Via Teams – RSVP for Link

Social Security Benefits

November 6, 2025
11:30 am – 12:30 pm EST (may run longer)
Free Via Teams – RSVP for Link

 

If you would like to receive a heads-up on upcoming forums and information geared for parents, families & professionals, please join our listserv.