The North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities and Family Support Network of WNC Mission Children’s Hospital is hosting two webinars [r20.rs6.net] on issues that are affecting people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities (I/DD) and how the COVID-19 crisis impacts them.

 

The webinars are open to self-advocates, families, caregivers and other stakeholders.

 

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April 29 – Future Planning
Time: 6:30 PM

Where: Online

Topics: Have you asked yourself during the COVID-19 crisis the following questions:

 

·    What happens to my loved one with disabilities if I get sick?

·    What happens to my loved one with disabilities if I die?

 

Speakers:

·    Welcome/Introductions: Talley Wells

·    Moderator Kerri Eaker

·    Panelists:

·    Betsy MacMichael, Executive Director, First in Families

·    Melinda Plue, Director of Advocacy and Chapter Development, The Arc of North Carolina

·    Wanda Curley, Parent Advocate, Autism Society of North Carolina
May 4 – Practical Health Guidance
Time: 6:30 PM

Where: Online

Topic: Using Telehealth Sessions Effectively for Your Healthcare Needs

 

Speakers:

·    Welcome/Introductions: Talley Wells

·    Moderator – Kerri Eaker

·    Panelists:

·    Robert Christian, MD, FAAP, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics, Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilitie

·    Rebecca Putnam, MD, Family Medicine Physician, MAHEC Family Health Center at Biltmore

·    Jared Coffey, LCSW, Behavioral Health – Mission Children’s Hospital, Olson Huff Center for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

·    Maudeb Maybin, Self-Advocate

 

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For more information about the safety of self-advocates, direct support professionals, families, individuals with disabilities and stakeholders and the general community, please visit NCCDD’s COVID-19 Resource Page [r20.rs6.net].