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.
The rights of children with disabilities and their implementation in Ukraine
Legislative guarantees, benefits, inclusive education, social protection, how to defend children's rights.
Accepting the diagnosis and the emotional stages of parenthood
Fears, guilt, inner turmoil, and the path to acceptance.
Parental psychological resilience and preventing emotional burnout
Self-help and balancing caring for your child with your own life.
The role of the family in the development and socialization of a child with a disability
A supportive environment at home, interaction between family members.
Inclusive education: opportunities, challenges, and practical solutions
Kindergarten, school, IRC, IPR, cooperation with teachers.
Communication with children: speech and social skills development
Alternative and augmentative communication, support for self-expression.
Socialization of children: interaction with peers and the community
How to help children make friends and overcome isolation.
Overcoming stigma and responding to discrimination
How to respond to inappropriate questions and protect yourself and your child.
Medical, rehabilitation, and social support for children
How to navigate the service system and interact with specialists.
Developing your child's independence and life skills
Life skills, self-care, building confidence.
Adolescence and growing up for children with disabilities
Emotional changes, boundaries, preparing for independent living.
Support resources for families: communities, organizations, volunteers
Where to find help and how to join mutual support communities.
These 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.

