East TN Autism Social Scene

Effective Advocacy

Would you like to build your confidence in your ability to advocate for yourself and your child? Our
advocates are here to help! We will provide some information and tips, as well as discuss some of
the barriers we encounter.
October 20th, 11 CT.

Register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/fc9a71b1-99e0-4cee-b943-89aecaf6d95d@d1eef617-b7e5-47b5-ba11-4ec035b17413

For more information, please contact Sabrina Moore at
Sabrina.Moore@tnvoices.org.

Caregiving Today, Planning for Tomorrow: An Introduction to Dani Plan
As parents and caregivers, we carry so much in our heads: appointments, medications, school supports, daily routines, and the little details that help our loved ones feel understood. Alongside those everyday responsibilities is a question that can be difficult to voice: “What happens when I’m not there to manage it all?”

Join us for an information session with the creators of Dani Plan, a software tool designed to help families organize essential information, coordinate care, and prepare for the future. Together, we’ll explore the what, why, and how of the program, and how it may help ease some of the stress and uncertainty that come with caregiving.

Learn how Dani Plan can help you:

• Bring health, education, therapy, and daily care information together in one place.
• Securely share important details with the people you trust.
• Keep essential documents, including IEPs and care plans, organized and accessible.
• Use templates and customizable reminders to make everyday coordination more manageable.
• Prepare for transitions, unexpected situations, and continuity of care as your loved one’s needs change.

Most importantly, we’ll explore how documenting what you know can help others support your loved one with greater understanding and consistency, now and in the years ahead.

Whether you’re raising a young child or supporting an adult, you don’t need to have everything figured out to take a first step. Join us to learn, connect, and begin thinking about what comes next with more confidence.12