Parents Reaching Out

04/14/2026

We had a fun and busy weekend tabling in Albuquerque and Las Cruces!

04/14/2026

A huge thank you to the New Mexico Public Education Department Community Schools for sponsoring the Transition Conference and making it possible! There is still time to register: https://conta.cc/41GT004

We hope to see you there!
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04/13/2026

Join us for a live webinar 'Panelist HANDTALK'

​When: Wednesday, April 29th
Time: 6:00pm Central
Cost: FREE

HandTalk: Honoring a Native American Legacy

Join us for a live one-hour webinar moderated by Dr. Melanie McKay-Cody which features four panelists discussing the history, cultural richness, and significance of Plains Indian Sign Language and beyond.

About the Moderator: Dr. Melanie McKay-Cody is a Cherokee Deaf scholar, assistant professor at the University of Arizona, and leading authority on HandTalk and North American Indian Sign Languages, dedicated to preserving the heritage of Native Deaf communities.

Panelists: James Wooden Legs, Patrick Shije, Rachel Kills Small, and Andy Shije.

To register to get webinar link: https://www.museumofdeaf.org/cultural-series

04/13/2026

04/13/2026

George Washington University is recruiting parents of youth (age 14-22) with IEPs to participate in an anonymous 10-minute survey.

If you are interested in participating: https://gsehdgwu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_em4avFbMNHFqR0y

04/13/2026

🌟 Thank You to Our Conference Sponsors! 🌟

We are proud to recognize and thank our incredible Partner Sponsor, Quality Care, for their support of our upcoming conference!

Quality Care provides compassionate, in-home support services that help individuals maintain independence and dignity in their daily lives. Their team offers personalized care—including personal care, respite, and support for children and adults with diverse needs—ensuring families receive reliable, respectful assistance in the comfort of their own homes.

Their partnership helps make this event possible and supports meaningful opportunities for families, educators, and community members to connect, learn, and grow together.

🔗 Register today and join us: https://parentsreachingout.org/family-leadership/family-leadership-conference/

04/12/2026

Thank you, Quina’s Cocina, for catering our Transition Conference! We greatly appreciate your hard work! Come join us at the Transition Conference! You know the lunch will be tasty! Register here at no cost: https://conta.cc/41GT004

04/11/2026

A huge thank you to Aprendamos Family of Services for sponsoring the transition conference and making it possible! There is still time to register: https://conta.cc/41GT004

We hope to see you there!

04/11/2026

Looking for Early Intervention Services Support?
Come find us, today, at the New Mexico Association for the Education of Young Children (NMAEYC) conference!

04/11/2026

WE ARE ONE WEEK AWAY!

Join us for a one-day conference designed for youth, families, caregivers, and educators offered at no cost!. This event will offer valuable insights into your rights, available options, and essential supports. You'll also have the opportunity to network with local experts and agencies, while gaining practical tools to help ensure a successful transition to adulthood.

Conference Highlights:
-Guardianship and Alternatives
-Transferring of Rights
-Home and Community-Based Waivers
-Employment Accommodations
-Guardianship and Alternatives
-Transferring of Rights
-Home and Community-Based Waivers
-Employment Accommodations

***Interpretation Services will be provided***

Register Now: https://conta.cc/41GT004

04/11/2026

04/11/2026

A huge thank you to Aprendamos for sponsoring the transition conference and making it possible! There is still time to register: https://conta.cc/41GT004

We hope to see you there!