
2023 SFN Dads Virtual Conference
On Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 8:00am Central Time, 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)
Saturday, May 20th, 2023
8:00 – 8:15am
Welcome, Overview, Anthem
Wayne Messmer, David Hirsch
CONFERENCE VIDEO
8:15 – 8:30am
SFN Mastermind, Meetups & Resources
Duncan Keya, Nathan Woerner
8:30 – 8:45am
Overcoming Adversity
Frank McKinney
CONFERENCE VIDEO
8:45 – 9:00am
You Don’t Have To Be Blind To See
Jim Stovall
CONFERENCE VIDEO
9:00 – 9:45am
Session #1
Early Intervention – Sarah Putt CONFERENCE VIDEO
Athletics & Other Activities – Rooster Rossiter
Employment & Finding Purpose – Mark Cronin – CONFERENCE VIDEO
9:45 – 10:15am
Networking Session #1
10:15 – 10:45am
Session #2
Siblings & Family Balance – DJ Joss
Self Care – Dr. Judson Brandeis – CONFERENCE VIDEO
Residential & Housing Alternatives – Paul Koza
10:45 – 11:15am
Networking Session #2
11:15 – 11:30am
Putting Disability In Perspective
Temple Grandin
CONFERENCE VIDEO
11:30-11:45am
Everyone Has A Story
Joe Mantegna
CONFERENCE VIDEO
11:45 – 12:00pm
Wrap Up and Next Steps
David Hirsch
CONFERENCE VIDEO