Parents of children with disabilities often become experts at caring for others. Why? Parents learn to navigate medical appointments, therapy schedules, school meetings, paperwork, phone calls, insurance, evaluations, and countless daily responsibilities that many people never see. You become an advocate, a teacher, a coordinator, a problem solver, and above all, a steady source of love and support for your child.

One of the greatest privileges of leading Empowering Parents Network is having the opportunity to dream alongside the families we serve.

Every school year begins with meetings, evaluations, progress reports, and plans for the months ahead. For special education professionals, these conversations are part of the work they faithfully do every day. For parents, however, these meetings often represent something much deeper.