6th Annual Parent & Caregiver Conference
A discussion about the hidden challenges of a caregiver
Join us for the 6th Annual Parent & Caregiver Conference, an empowering event designed to support and uplift parents and caregivers of children with physical, developmental, and communicative delays or disabilities. This year’s conference will feature engaging discussions, and shared experiences to help caregivers navigate their unique journeys with confidence and community.
Enjoy a morning filled with meaningful conversations, complimentary refreshments, and a light lunch as you connect with others who understand the challenges and triumphs of caregiving.
Please note:
Registration is required and childcare has reached capacity.
Keynote by: Jess Ronne
Jess Ronne is an author, speaker, podcast host at Coffee with Caregivers, associate producer of the Unseen Documentary, and caregiver advocate. She is the founder and executive director of The Lucas Project, a non-profit dedicated to providing recognition, resources and respite support for special needs families. She and her husband Ryan live in Michigan with their 8 children, including their son Lucas who has profound disabilities. Her story of beauty from ashes has been shared on The Today Show, Daily Mail and Huffington Post and is detailed in her memoir Sunlight Burning at Midnight. To follow the ongoing saga she can be found at www.jessplusthemess.com or purchase her latest books Blended with Grit & Grace, Lovin’ with Grit & Grace, and Caregiving with Grit & Grace.
Facilitated by: Sara Pot
Sara Pot is an educator, facilitator, and parent of four, including two fantastic teens who require constant care specific to their rare diagnosis. Influenced by her family's journey through both the hospital and pediatric rehabilitation systems, Sara is involved with training and developing patient & family engagement strategies in health research and health practice. Much of her work is with RareKids-CAN, Canada's newest pediatric rare disease clinical trials and treatment network and CanChild's Family Engagement in Research course. In addition to several volunteer advisor roles, Sara is a writer and presenter on the topic of faith, disability & belonging - and has a passion for tending the family's butterfly garden.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn and build connections through conversation. Watch for details in your inbox! Please contact familyengagement@niagarachildrenscentre.com with any questions about this event.
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This 6th Annual Parent & Caregiver Conference has reached capacity. Registration is now closed.