Ann Storck Center – a Fort Lauderdale-based private nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities – is excited to host a free seminar entitled “Arlene Lakin’s Clarifying Concepts: Educate Yourself on a Life with Developmental Disabilities” with a panel of community experts on Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Ann Storck Center Adult Day Training Building.
During the free seminar, the Ann Storck Center team and a panel of community experts will discuss navigating the needs of children with developmental disabilities.
Topics and speakers include:
- Navigating Florida’s Medicaid Waiver – Regional Medicaid Waiver Supervisor, Agency For Persons With Disabilities, Pamela Romack
- Supporting the Supporters: Caregiver Wellness, Advocacy & Resources – Executive Director of Family Network on Disabilities, Wendy Bellack
- Prepared, Protected & Empowered: Safety Strategies & Emergency Preparedness – Emergency Management Specialist, Josette Hemingway
- Finding the Right Fit: Navigating Therapy Services & Community Resources – Assistant Executive Director of Children’s Diagnostic Treatment Center at Broward Health, Kristen Ely
Ann Storck Center CEO Patricia (Pat) Murphy will moderate the panel alongside one of the Center’s residents, Jimmy’s mother, Mimi Tracey. Veteran, Advocate, Author, Founder and CEO of Special Compass, Jim Sayih, will welcome the crowd…