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.

The Purpose of the Conference was to Help Dads:

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

Virtually all the presenters were SFN Mentor Fathers or others who are involved in the special needs community. Attendees were able to attend Tracks based on the age of their child with special needs or bounce around based on their level of interest.

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

2023 SFN Dads Virtual Conference