2022 SFN Dads Virtual Conference
On Saturday, May 14, 2022, 21st Century Dads Foundation hosted its annual Special Fathers Network conference via Zoom.
- Learn – about the Special Fathers Network
- Meet – other dads raising children with special needs
- Gather Resources – to help your child
- Develop Skills – to be a better dad and husband
- Network – with other dads on a similar journey
Schedule (All Times are CST)
Friday, May 13th, 2022
7:00-8:00pm
VIP Meet up with Special Guests
Saturday, May 14th, 2022
7:30 – 7:45am
Welcome, Overview, Anthem
Joe Mantegna, Wayne Messmer, David Hirsch
7:45 – 8:00am
SFN Master Min, Meetups & Resources
Aaron Walker, Duncan Keya
8:00 – 8:15am
Family & Leadership
Warren Rustand
8:15 – 8:30am
Financial & Estate Planning A Primer
Mary Anne Ehlert, Brian Rubin, Rob Wrubel
8:30 – 9:20am
Session #1
TR1: Early Intervention – Sarah Putt, Hattie Fleming
TR2: IEPs & Advocation for your Child – Catherine Whitcher
TR3: Navigating Puberty & Other Changes – Tom Studer
TR4: Education Beyond High School – Kevin Phillips
9:20 – 10:10am
Session #2
TR1: Seeking & Sourcing Therapies – Carter Abel
TR2: Athletics & Other Activities – Rooster Rossiter
TR3: Social Media, Dos & Don’ts Re: SNs – Jeff Katz
TR4: Employment & Finding Purpose – Randy Lewis, Damion Navarro
10:10 – 10:20am
Break
10:20 – 11:10am
Session #3
TR1: The New Normal – Steve Mogul
TR2: Community Based Resources – Joe Butler, Lenn Boston
TR3: Combating Depression – Dr. Al Freedman
TR4: Residential & Housing Alternatives – Paul Koza, Rich Gathro, Pete Hixon
11:10 – 12:00pm
Networking Session
12:00 – 12:30pm
Special Needs in a Conflict Zone
Ruslan Vasyutin (Ukraine)
12:30 – 12:45pm
Wrap Up and Next Steps
David Hirsch