MERGE: Mobile

MERGE: Mobile

Welcome to MERGE: Mobile! Join us for an exciting event at Dayspring Baptist Church. MERGE is designed to bring teachers, student leaders, and guests together in this unique development approach. With the emphasis of a teacher-designed conference, we hope that you will come together with us and move forward better for the next school year.

Who can attend MERGE? Anyone! The cost includes two meals, a conference shirt, door prizes, and loads of quality tutorials on how to be a more inclusive educator and leader of our differently-abled students.

Kate Swenson, founder of Finding Cooper’s Voice, launched her website in November of 2014 in secret from her living room. She knew something was different about her son. She knew she was sad and confused and that it was a lot harder than it should be. She also knew she didn’t want anyone else to ever feel this alone in their feelings. She searched for a safe space, both online and in person, and couldn’t find one. So, she created one. Her writing speaks to the secret world of autism, the day-to-day wins and struggles, and the joy that comes from it.

She has been called honest, polarizing, raw, and gritty, and her relationship with her son has been described as breathtaking. She has created a safe place for families of children with disabilities to come together and share the unique joys and struggles that make up their lives. She publishes daily content written by special needs parents along with her own writing and videos.

Kate’s most emotional video, The Last Time We Believe It’s Going to be Okay, was shared by The Today Show an April of and put her in the spotlight once again. Her voice is well respected throughout the special needs communities and her page is the go-to in the world of autism.

We are thrilled to have Katie join us for MERGE and think you will love hearing her story and journey.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Dayspring Baptist Church, 2200 Cody Road, Mobile, United States