HOPE Seminar

Honoring Optimism through Parent Empowerment

What:
A FREE workshop for families of children newly diagnosed with a disability. FREE Respite available on-site.

When:
The second Wednesday of each month from 6:00–7 :30 PM
Upcoming Dates
Nov 14 – 6:00 PM
Dec 12 – 6:00 PM

Where:
ABA Consulting Services, LLC
650 Office Parkway
St. Louis MO 63141
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Brought to you by:
Larry Opinsky, BSM
– Disability Advocate

Debra Bryant, MS, BCBA, LBA
– Pediatric Therapeutic Services Provider

Barb Linneman, MS, RD, LD
– Pediatric Nutritionist

We understand that a new diagnosis can be overwhelming to a family and we would like to help. We are pleased to announce our new offering of the HOPE Seminar.

Through a 90-minute workshop, we will help explain the basics of raising a child with a disability. The seminar will touch on topics of funding sources, how to find service providers, recreation ideas, privacy issues, advocacy, social workers, insurance and nutrition. There will be a question and answer session following the program and respite care will be available*.

There is no charge for the seminar, but prior registration is required.

Sign up via email to [email protected] or call 314-838-1465.

Mission: To empower parents/guardians of children with information to help them navigate the world of disability services.

Summary – Through a 90-minute workshop, we will help explain the basics of raising a child with a disability. The seminar will touch on topics of funding sources, how to find service providers, recreation ideas, privacy issues, advocacy, social workers, insurance and nutrition. There will be a question and answer session following the program and respite care will be available*. There is no charge for the seminar, but prior registration is required. Sign up via email to [email protected] or call 314-838-1465.

Our group will abide by the following NORMS for all participants :

• No last names will be used (for privacy)
• No provider names will be mentioned
• No self-promotion by participants
• Everyone will be respectful of time limitations

RESPITE Rules : PRIOR REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY. We will contact you with the extend of services available and share necessary paperwork.