Trauma Informed Language and why it matters. Presented by Meegan Snyder from our P2P Partner, Graham's Foundation. Sticks and Stones may break your bones, but words can shatter souls. Words matter. Choose wisely. In peer support, spoken and written words are our main touch point. Language matters and words hold power, often more than most people realize. Join the discussion ... Read More
Breakout Session: Celebrating Families: The Power of Parent Engagement to Support Employment Join this session to learn about an innovative partnership between the LEAD Center and Parent 2 Parent USA (P2P USA), harnessing the input from parent advisors to craft resources to promote employment and career outcomes for their family members with disabilities. Families also identified resources through which they can ... Read More
Join us to discuss how we can strengthen our data collection efforts to support research that matters to you – the Parent to Parent community. We'll share updates on the 2024 annual survey requirements and introduce our newly formed Research Committee. Committee representatives will facilitate a conversation to understand your research priorities and experiences. This is a members-only event. Please ... Read More
Join the American Academy of Pediatrics for an Interactive Learning Session: Navigating Systems Across a Lifetime – Education, Medical, and Disability The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), in collaboration with Parent to Parent USA (P2P USA), is excited to present an engaging and interactive session on Navigating Systems Across a Lifetime: Education, Medical, and Disability. This interactive discussion features Dr ... Read More
Join us for a new 30-minute virtual gathering where Parent to Parent program leaders can exchange ideas and support one another. As we continue our work to support families nationwide, we recognize that our collective wisdom is especially valuable during these times of change. Whether you're exploring new strategies or simply want to connect with colleagues who share your commitment, ... Read More
When parents/caregivers and therapists work together, children thrive. This webinar is designed to empower families by offering practical tips on how to collaborate with their child's Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) or Occupational Therapist (OT) to maximize progress at home. Join our expert panel featuring an SLP and OT as they share how therapists can better partner with families — and how ... Read More
Many parents are unaware that traditional Medicaid and waiver programs in their state offer incontinence product benefits. If you are in this group, you may be unnecessarily paying hundreds of dollars per month out-of-pocket for your child's disposable briefs, pull-on underwear, booster pads, underpads and more. Join us for this Coffee Talk and learn how to find help: Filling out ... Read More
Join us for our next virtual, member-only Town Hall where Dr. Alanson Van Fleet and members of our Research Committee will provide updates on their ongoing work. More importantly, this is your opportunity to share what you're hearing from the families you serve. What are the most pressing issues facing families today? Your insights will inform and guide our research ... Read More
Save the Date: October 28-29, 2025! Join Parent to Parent leaders and staff from across the country as we come together to reconnect, recharge, and reshape how we support families of individuals with disabilities and special health care needs. Stay tuned for registration details—we can’t wait to gather with you!
Individuals with IDD or ASD are engaging with the digital world as much as — if not more than — their neurotypical peers. This session explores the key trends shaping their digital lives and what both caregivers and tech support teams can do to help. Attendees will gain insight into how Bark products, including the Bark Phone and Bark Watch, ... Read More
Join us for a special Coffee Talk focused on navigating health transitions—from pediatric care to adulthood. During this conversation, you’ll hear directly from families who have walked this journey and experienced each chapter of their child’s care. They will share how they learned to advocate for their loved ones, what helped them feel prepared, and their best advice for families ... Read More