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Paths to Equity Presentation: Parents in partnership with UCEDDs fostering Black family advocacy for children on the autism spectrum

Center:

WI-Waisman Center, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2023

Contact Information:

Gail Chodron
[email protected]
608-890-0145

Product Description:

In this session, we describe how two UCEDDs partnered with Black parents to support advocacy and peer networking for Black families. Three co-authors who are Black parents describe our negative experiences with schools and health care. We also talk about our lived experience partnering with UCEDDs. Participants will leave with several steps to partners with Black families and make change happen.

Keyword(s):

equity, Black community, autism, family advocacy, leadership

Product/Publication Type(s):

Conference presentations and posters presented

Target Audience:

Consumers/Families, Professionals

Alternative Format:

To Obtain Copies (URL or Email):

[email protected]

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

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