Topical Conference Calls
It can be hard to get out to workshops. Conference calls provide learning opportunities without having to travel. You can join the calls with a toll-free phone number that we provide. If you cannot call in, you can listen to the playback for free at the links below.
The Family-to-Family Center welcomes your ideas! E-mail your idea for a speaker or topic to: massfv@fcsn.org.
Past Calls
- Catastrophic Illness in Children's Relief Fund or CICRF
When: May 14, 2010
Presenters: Kathy Patisteas, Director of the CICRF, and Bonnie Thompson, Parent Advisor to the CICRF Commission, Catastrophic Illness in Children's Relief Fund
Handouts:CICRF general info
CICRF application
CICRF eligible expenses
Audio Transcript: MP3 File
- Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission's Home Modification Loan Program (HMLP)
When: October 20, 2009
Presenter: Susan Gillam, Home Modification Loan Program
Handouts:HMLP Brochure
HMLP Application
HMLP Frequently Asked Questions
HMLP Topical Call Slide Show
Audio Transcript: MP3 File
- Assistive Technology Resource Center Services & Supports
When: April 28, 2009
Presenter: Catherine Bly, Easter Seals of Massachusetts
Handout:AT and MassMATCH handout
Audio Transcript: MP3 File
- Facilitating Friendships for Children and Teens with Special Needs
When: February 26, 2009
Presenter: Chanie Krinsky and Noach Pawliger of the Friendship Circle
Audio Transcript: MP3 File
- Supporting Siblings of Children & Youth with Special Needs
When: January 27, 2009
Presenter: Dr. Meike Watzlawik, Developmental Psychologist and visiting scholar at Clark University
Handouts:
Supporting Siblings
Audio Transcript: MP3 File
- Sports for All
When: September 12, 2008
Presenter: Jerry Cole, Director, Northeast Regional Office, BlazeSports America
Handouts:
Sports For All
Audio Transcript: MP3 File
- The Whens, Whys and How Tos of Establishing Guardianship
When: June 18, 2008
Presenters: Veronica Serrato, Staff Attorney, Volunteer Lawyers Project
Handouts:
Guardian Petition
Introduction to Guardianship
Health Care Proxy
Power of Attorney Template
Audio Transcript: MP3 File
- Building Parent-Provider Partnerships for Children Referred to Specialty Care
When: March 26, 2008
Presenters: Dr. Chris Stille and Beth Pond, a parent partner
Handout: Parents as Information Intermediaries between Intermediaries between Primary and Specialty Care: Primary and Specialty Care: Building Partnerships Building Partnerships
Audio Transcript: MP3 File
- Adolescent Substance Abuse
When: January 8, 2008
Presenters: Dr. Patricia CF Schram from the Adolescent Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) at Boston Children’s Hospital
Handout: Call Outline
Transcript: Word File
Audio Transcript: MP3 File - Planning for Two Generations: Understanding the 5 Factors for Special Needs Planning
When: December 7, 2007
Presenters: Cynthia Haddad and John Nadworny, Certified Financial Planners at Bay Financial Associates and family members of individuals with special needs
Handout: Special Needs and Financial Planning: Special Needs and Financial Planning: How to Prepare for Every Stage of How to Prepare for Every Stage of Your Child Your Child’s Life
Audio Transcript:MP3 File - Mental Health Services for MassHealth Consumers
When: October 4, 2007
Presenters: Emily Sherwood, MassHealth Behavioral Health Services
Handout: “Rosie D.” Remedy Implementation - an update
Handout: Overview of the Case and Summary of the Trial in Rosie D. v. Romney
Audio Transcript: MP3 File - Medicaid Autism Waivers
- Back to School Readiness: – What Every parent needs to know to ensure their child’s special health care needs are met during the school day
- Implications and Implementation of Mass General Law Chapter 171 – An Act Providing Support to Individuals with Disabilities and Their Families
