Save the Date! <\/p>\n
January 19th in Austin<\/p>\n
Texas Parent to Parent is a non-profit, parent-run organization that
\nprovides support and information to families of children with a
\nvariety of special needs. Parent to Parent is expanding their program
\nto include families with children with a hearing loss. We need your
\nhelp! <\/p>\n
Do you have time to make a few phone calls or send a few emails to
\nhelp answer another parent\u0019s questions? <\/p>\n
Are you willing to share your experiences with communication choices,
\naccessing educational services\/resources and issues related to
\ndeafness? <\/p>\n
Please consider joining us for TXP2P Supporting Parent Volunteer
\nTraining: <\/p>\n
Saturday, January 19, 2008<\/p>\n
9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. <\/p>\n
in Austin, Texas <\/p>\n
– Location and details to follow \u0013 <\/p>\n
Call Texas Parent to Parent toll free 866-896-6001 <\/p>\n
or email Erika@txp2p.org
\n or Laura.Davis@txp2p.org <\/p>\n
The Texas Parent to Parent Supporting Parent Volunteer training
\nprepares you to provide information and emotional support to another
\nparent new to the diagnosis of hearing loss for their child. <\/p>\n
We will discuss: <\/p>\n
The stages of grief that most parents experience <\/p>\n
Listening and communication skills <\/p>\n
Local, state and national resources <\/p>\n
care for the caregiver <\/p>\n
You will also learn what TxP2P expects of their volunteers. <\/p>\n
Then you will tell us how you want to help. We have a lot of parents
\nthat have requested a Supporting Parent match and need more trained
\nvolunteers. <\/p>\n
We hope you can join us on the 19th <\/p>\n
If you can, please answer the following questions: <\/p>\n
Do you need childcare? If so, how many kids will you bring? Please
\ntell us their names, ages, and any special accommodations we need to
\nlet the child care workers know about.<\/p>\n
Please let us know if you have any time restraints or dietary needs. <\/p>\n
After we hear from those of you who can attend, we will send out
\ninformation and directions. <\/p>\n
Please feel free to call or email if you have any questions: <\/p>\n
866-896-6001 or Erika@txp2p.org
\n or Laura.Davis@txp2p.org <\/p>\n
We hope to hear from you soon! <\/p>\n
Laura J. Warren, Director, <\/p>\n
Erika Goyer, Laura Davis & Lisa Crawford <\/p>\n
TxP2P Family Support <\/p>\n
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Save the Date! January 19th in Austin Texas Parent to Parent is a non-profit, parent-run organization that provides support and information to families of children with a variety of special needs. Parent to Parent is expanding their program to include…<\/p>\n