HOPE Seminar

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. See information below:
HOPE SEMINAR
Honoring Optimism through Parent Empowerment
Mission: To empower parents/guardians of children with information to help them navigate the world of disability services.
A FREE workshop for families of children newly diagnosed with a disability. FREE Respite available on-site.
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
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 debra.bryant@stlaba.com 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.
Meeting date: Wednesday, July 18, 2018 from 6:00–7 :30 PM
at ABA Consulting Services, LLC
650 Office Parkway
St. Louis MO 63141