Topical Conference Calls

We recognize that families with children and youth with special health care needs do not always have the luxury of attending conferences and workshops. In an effort to provide alternative learning and networking opportunities, the MA Family-to-Family Health Information Center hosts quarterly conference calls about topics of interest to families and our professional partners who are concerned about children and youth with special health care needs. Participants can join the call using a toll-free number and conference pass code, which is provided with each call announcement.

Each 1-hour call features a speaker, knowledgeable about a particular topic, who gives a 30 – 40 minute presentation, followed by a question and answer period. Summaries or audio files for past calls are linked below.

The Family-to-Family Center welcomes your ideas! If you have a topic you’d like to hear about, or a speaker to suggest, please e-mail: massfv@fcsn.org.

Past Calls

  • 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