Join us for a community-wide workshop for parents, educators, and community members committed to raising inclusive kids who understand disability and neurodiversity as natural, important parts of human diversity.

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Together, we’ll discuss a framework to: 1) Examine what it means to be an anti-ableist, neurodiversity-affirming parent/caregiver; 2) Reframe "differences" as natural, valuable parts of our communities—not “problems” to fix or ignore; 3) Engage tough questions in ways that center care, dignity and justice; 4) Identify everyday opportunities to model and help normalize anti-ableist, neurodiversity-affirming values, from playground interactions to media choices; and 5) Explore book lists & resources for all ages to continue learning.

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This workshop is co-sponsored by the Marshall + Bolden PTAs and open to the entire SOMA community. Thank you Marshall Elementary School PTA and Bolden School PTA

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Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025

Time: 8:00-9:15 pm

Location: Via Zoom

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Facilitators:

- Kim Takács, MS, CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist & Executive Director of Together We Bloom

- Pavitra Makam Bolden PTA SEPAC Liaison & Co-Moderator PSAN & Parent-Advocate

- Jessica Mingus , Marshall PTA SEPAC Liaison, Founder of SOMA Peer Support + Action Network for IEP Families (PSAN) & Co-Founder of Care Lab Collective