The Dream to Live Charitable Foundation, based at the Inclusive center “World of Opportunities” is launching a series of educational meetings for parents of children with disabilities.
The purpose of the meetings is to provide parents with knowledge, emotional support, and a safe space to share experiences, ask questions, and find solutions to the daily challenges of raising a child with a disability.
Format:
- Regular meetings twice a month
- Lectures + group discussions
- Question and answer format
- Lively, supportive atmosphere without judgment
Psychologists, social workers, and representatives of inclusive resource centers are involved in conducting the meetings.
Meeting topics (12 topics):The rights of children with disabilities and their implementation in Ukraine
Legislative guarantees, benefits, inclusive education, social protection, how to defend children's rights.
4.02.2026Accepting the diagnosis and the emotional stages of parenthood
Fears, guilt, inner turmoil, and the path to acceptance.
25.02.2026Psychological resilience of parents and prevention of emotional burnout
Self-help and balance between caring for a child and one's own life.
4.03.2026The role of the family in the development and socialization of a child with disabilities
Supportive environment at home, interaction between family members.
25.03.2026Inclusive education: opportunities, challenges, and practical solutions
Kindergarten, school, IRC, IPR, cooperation with teachers.
8.04.2026Communication with the child: speech and social skills development
Alternative and augmentative communication, supporting self-expression.
29.04.2026Child socialization: interaction with peers and the community
How to help your child make friends and overcome isolation.
6.05.2026Overcoming stigmatization and responding to discrimination
How to respond to inappropriate questions and protect yourself and your child.
27.05.2026Medical, rehabilitation, and social support for children
How to navigate the service system and interact with specialists.
3.06.2026Developing independence and life skills in children
Life skills, self-care, building confidence.
24.06.2026Adolescence and growing up for children with disabilities
Emotional changes, boundaries, preparing for independent living.
8.07.2026Support resources for families: communities, organizations, volunteers
Where to find help and how to join mutual support communities.
29.07.2026These meetings are about knowledge, support, and the power of community, where every parent can be heard, receive practical tools, and feel that they are not alone.
