Raising a Child with a Disability—A New Resource for Families

About this episode

This episode discusses a new resource for families raising children with disabilities, featuring insights from experts in the field.

Raising a child with a disability is a journey marked by love, resilience, and hope,but it also brings complex challenges that can feel overwhelming. Parents are navigating unfamiliar systems, advocating fiercely for services, and making critical decisions,all without a roadmap. We are pleased to provide families with a new resource and roadmap. Join Dr. Brad Schlaggar, president and CEO of Kennedy Krieger Institute and his guests Dr. Mary Leppert and Maureen van Stone, as they discuss the Maryland Guide for Families of Children with Disabilities.

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Brad Schlaggar

Guests: Dr. Mary Leppert, Maureen van Stone

Topics covered

• disability
• parenting
• advocacy
• resources
• child development

Keywords

• disability
• parenting
• advocacy
• resources
• child development
• Maryland Guide
• Kennedy Krieger Institute

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Kennedy Krieger Institute, Maryland Guide for Families of Children with Disabilities

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