Stepping Stones | Parent Advocacy Mentor Training | SFHRC

Special Needs Network Presents:
Stepping Stones Parent Advocacy Mentor Training Program
Funded by the City and County of San Francisco Human Rights Commission

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024 | 10am to 2pm
• Location: Bayview Hunters Point YMCA | 1601 Lane St San Francisco, CA 94124
• Parking: Free

Program Module:
Parents As Advocate: Being Your Child’s Everyday Advocate.

Session Covers:

1. Advocating for People with Disability Rights
2. How to Self-Advocate
3. What is Civic Engagement
4. Self-Determination
5. Using Social Media to Advocate

Program Purpose:

Elevate awareness among families, particularly in BIPOC communities, about the unique impacts of race, gender, and class on individuals with disabilities. Provide culturally competent education and evidence-based resources to address racial biases in care systems.

For over 15 years, Special Needs Network (SNN), one of California’s leading autism advocacy and social justice 501© non-profit organizations, has worked tirelessly to raise public awareness of developmental disabilities and to advance public policy addressing the social, economic, and structural roots of inequity that drive autism-related disparities for families of color.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Bayview Hunter's Point YMCA, 1601 Lane Street, San Francisco, United States