MyConnect

09/20/2023

5:30pm Tonight!! Join us as co-founder, Caroline Bilal, and expert Monica Mandell, LMSW, discuss all things Educational Advocacy!
You can still sign up for free at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/educational-advocacy-webinar-tickets-703989420307?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwAR36GN975Oee7Jgv9ICk9GZxkR5aaU37uoXanSHahiSL89dwHjeVf6tfdRw

09/18/2023

The NEW MyConnect weekly event calendar! We have put together a calendar of special-needs related events that are happening weekly in NYC, Westchester, or online! Below are for the week of Sept 18- Sept 23!
Links for each event can be found here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1d75YVF839kSylP0AeI1ADsY5Z5yBsrconT0FxIm7eCg/edit?usp=share_link

09/12/2023

Reminder! An Educational Advocacy webinar with Monica Mandell, LMSW, will be held on Wednesday, September 20th at 5:30pm! Learn about what an educational advocate does, how a family/child can benefit from one and the differences between a lawyer and an educational advocate! Sign up for free at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/educational-advocacy-webinar-tickets-703989420307?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/05/2023

🗓📆 The NEW MyConnect weekly event calendar! We have put together a calendar of special-needs related events that are happening weekly in NYC, Westchester, or online! Below are for the week of Sept 4- Sept 8!

Links for each event can be found here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1d75YVF839kSylP0AeI1ADsY5Z5yBsrconT0FxIm7eCg/edit?usp=share_link

09/04/2023

Reminder‼ MyConnect is hosting a webinar focused on Educational Advocacy !! Together, Monica Mandell, LMSW, a NY state-certified social worker and co-founder, Caroline Bilal, will answer all your questions pertaining educational advocates, Early Intervention (EI), Special Education, and how to start your journey with an educational advocate. Mandell has over 20 years of experience working with families in NY. Join us on September 20th at 5:30pm EST! Sign up for FREE at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/educational-advocacy-webinar-tickets-703989420307?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/28/2023

‼️ MyConnect is hosting our next webinar focused on Educational Advocacy ‼️ We are hosting Monica Mandell, LMSW, a NY state-certified social worker. Alongside co-founder Caroline Bilal, the pair will answer all your questions pertaining educational advocates, Early Intervention (EI), Special Education, and how to start your journey with an educational advocate. Mandell has over 20 years of experience working with families in NY.

Join us on September 20th at 5:30pm EST!

Sign up at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/educational-advocacy-webinar-tickets-703989420307?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/14/2023

Today!!
Today at 12pm EST, MyConnect Co-founder, Caroline Bilal, is hosting Facebook Live office hours (here on the MyConnect page)! Come join Caroline as she answers your need-to-know special needs parenting questions! Advocacy, education, self-direction, life challenges, ANYTHING!

08/07/2023

Our Co-founder, Caroline Bilal, is hosting ‘office hours.’ Hop on Facebook Live and ask her all things special needs. Caroline is a special needs mom, advocate, and expert. Join her on Monday, August 14th and get a chance to learn from such an experienced resource!

08/04/2023

MyConnect co-founder, Caroline Bilal is hosting "Ask Me Anything" office hours! Caroline is a local Westchester mom who has set out to provide special needs families in New York with access to the information they need to best support their special child. Caroline Bilal is:
- a mom to a son with a developmental disability
- a special needs parent advocate for 7+ years
- experienced in education non-profit for over 10 years
- an integral part of the re-vamp of the state of VT's special education referral system
Come join her here, August 14th, on Facebook Live and ask her anything!

07/20/2023

We are 1 week out from MyConnect’s Q&A webinar. We are opening up the conversation with ‘expert’ parents about what it takes to be an effective advocate for your child and how to build support networks within your community.

Caroline Bilal and parents will share real-life examples of what they have done to overcome setbacks and how they have learned to play the parent and advocate role.

Sign up on Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/667702154117 and reserve your spot now!

07/17/2023

Reminder! MyConnect is hosting a Q & A, panel-style webinar July 27 at 6pm EST! We are opening up the conversation with ‘expert’ parents about what it takes to be an effective advocate for your child and how to build support networks within your community. Caroline Bilal and parents will share real-life examples of what they have done to overcome setbacks and how they have learned to play the parent and advocate role.
Sign up on Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/667702154117 and reserve your spot now!

07/12/2023

We are hosting our very first webinar! MyConnect is opening up the conversation with ‘expert’ parents about what it takes to be an effective advocate for your child and how to build support networks within your community. Caroline Bilal and parents will share real-life examples of what they have done to overcome setbacks and how they have learned to play the parent and advocate role.
Sign up on Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/667702154117 and reserve your spot now!

06/26/2023

So you sense special needs and have concerns...NOW WHAT!?!

06/19/2023

Are you a parent who is new to having a child with special needs?! Join our Facebook group: "Support for New Special Needs Parents Westchester/NYC" and become a part of a community that will help you as you begin your new journey. Our page focuses quality resources, local events, and webinar-style gatherings!

06/15/2023

‼ We're launching ‼ Come join a growing network of new special needs parents in the NYC/Westchester area! We will be hosting on-going webinars, info sessions, office hours and "Ask Me Anything" Q & A sessions, as well as share information about local resources and events to connect you to the most essential information in one single place and accompany you on your new journey.
Please join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3527654934189673/

06/09/2023

06/09/2023

When Chappaqua's Caroline Bilal struggled to find resources for her child, she created MyConnect as a way to help other parents and families.

05/23/2023

http://themighty.com/2015/09/dear-teachers-heres-what-kids-who-learn-differently-want-you-to-know/

05/23/2023

ALL kids learn differently. It's time we acknowledge this. Listen to what kids have to say about it!

http://themighty.com/2015/09/dear-teachers-heres-what-kids-who-learn-differently-want-you-to-know/

04/13/2023

Calling all special needs providers in Westchester and NYC! First 15 providers earn a free annual subscription to our Preferred Referral Network!

04/11/2023

11/29/2022

Reminder of the day!

11/25/2022

Normalizing conversations about disability in your own family is just another way to teach kindness. These tips can be applied to conversations with people of any age!

11/23/2022

Let's address 5 harmful myths associated with disabilities. It's important to speak up when you hear these negative messages in conversation and help others recognize the problem with them. Spread the word!

11/01/2022

Hello! We’re having a referral raffle this month! Refer a friend and have them fill out the form through the link. All your friend will need is your MyConnect username and email to enter! You both could win a $50 Amazon gift card! Good luck!
The raffle rules:
- Joining MyConnect, and filling out this form, gets you 1 entry in this month’s raffle
- The person who referred you also gets 1 entry in this month’s raffle (verify you are entering the correct email so they can be contacted)
- Earn additional entries by referring others to MyConnect!
GOOD LUCK!

10/27/2022

Gentle reminder!