WEBVTT NOTE Kind: captions Source: Articulate Closed Captions Editor Source Version: 3.117.36909.0 00:00:00.330 --> 00:00:04.480 What are the Disability Hub MN resources for families and how can they help you? 00:00:04.929 --> 00:00:09.010 The Disability Hub MN website is packed with helpful information for individuals, 00:00:09.109 --> 00:00:09.609 families, 00:00:09.619 --> 00:00:10.789 and professionals alike. 00:00:11.157 --> 00:00:13.310 Today, we're going to walk through this explainer together 00:00:13.439 --> 00:00:16.409 and review the specific resources designed just for families, 00:00:16.530 --> 00:00:20.450 which you can easily find at disabilityhubmn.org/for-families. 00:00:21.470 --> 00:00:22.230 As we all know, 00:00:22.390 --> 00:00:25.079 disabilities truly affect the entire family. 00:00:25.270 --> 00:00:27.269 Whether you're dealing with an immediate need right 00:00:27.270 --> 00:00:29.650 now or looking years ahead into the future, 00:00:29.989 --> 00:00:34.289 these resources are here to help you and your child find real solutions. 00:00:34.629 --> 00:00:36.829 They're designed to help you make meaningful connections 00:00:36.830 --> 00:00:39.050 and take practical steps to move forward. 00:00:39.390 --> 00:00:40.990 To help guide you through all of this, 00:00:41.230 --> 00:00:43.269 here is the roadmap we'll be following today. 00:00:43.740 --> 00:00:45.119 We'll start with part one, 00:00:45.320 --> 00:00:46.330 Life stages, 00:00:46.609 --> 00:00:47.849 then move to part two, 00:00:47.970 --> 00:00:49.800 Parent and family supports. 00:00:50.090 --> 00:00:53.070 Part 3 is Charting the LifeCourse for families. 00:00:53.480 --> 00:00:55.829 Part 4 covers Events for families. 00:00:56.050 --> 00:00:56.759 And finally, 00:00:56.890 --> 00:00:58.709 we'll wrap up with next steps. 00:00:59.169 --> 00:00:59.849 All right, 00:00:59.969 --> 00:01:01.719 let's dive right into part 1, 00:01:01.890 --> 00:01:02.950 Life stages. 00:01:03.610 --> 00:01:07.050 So life stages are simply the ages and stages we go through 00:01:07.051 --> 00:01:10.610 as we learn and grow all the way from infancy into adulthood. 00:01:11.000 --> 00:01:13.340 Every single stage of life impacts the others, 00:01:13.480 --> 00:01:14.739 and different experiences 00:01:14.880 --> 00:01:18.800 can either bring us closer to our vision of a good life or push us further away. 00:01:19.119 --> 00:01:21.419 The great thing is families can use this section 00:01:21.640 --> 00:01:23.029 to find specific programs, 00:01:23.719 --> 00:01:25.920 and planning tools to stay completely informed 00:01:25.921 --> 00:01:28.100 and prepared for whatever stage comes next. 00:01:28.319 --> 00:01:30.240 Let's break down what these stages actually are. 00:01:30.660 --> 00:01:33.679 The very first stage is Early Childhood and Infancy. 00:01:33.929 --> 00:01:35.980 This is that crucial time between infancy and 00:01:35.981 --> 00:01:37.929 school where your child is busy learning, 00:01:38.700 --> 00:01:40.480 and building foundational skills. 00:01:40.700 --> 00:01:43.780 It's really the perfect time to secure the supports your family needs 00:01:43.781 --> 00:01:46.660 to prepare your child for school and everything that comes after. 00:01:47.425 --> 00:01:48.204 Moving right along. 00:01:48.465 --> 00:01:50.215 The next stage is School age. 00:01:50.465 --> 00:01:53.454 Now that your child is getting ready to head off to school for the first time, 00:01:53.704 --> 00:01:56.855 or maybe you're navigating school after receiving a new diagnosis, 00:01:57.105 --> 00:01:58.984 there are specific things you absolutely need 00:01:58.985 --> 00:02:01.164 to know to properly support both your child 00:02:01.344 --> 00:02:02.764 and your entire family. 00:02:03.499 --> 00:02:06.060 Then we reach a major milestone, 00:02:06.259 --> 00:02:07.689 the Transition to adulthood. 00:02:07.980 --> 00:02:10.130 This is such a big time in your child's life. 00:02:10.369 --> 00:02:12.460 It's when they really start to think about what comes after 00:02:12.461 --> 00:02:16.300 school and begin actively planning for their life as an adult. 00:02:17.009 --> 00:02:17.730 And finally, 00:02:17.770 --> 00:02:20.249 we have Adulthood and Aging Adults, 00:02:20.730 --> 00:02:21.880 because even as adults, 00:02:22.170 --> 00:02:23.850 we never stop learning and growing, 00:02:24.969 --> 00:02:25.630 During this stage, 00:02:25.770 --> 00:02:28.480 it remains incredibly important to keep setting goals, 00:02:28.770 --> 00:02:29.808 finding the right supports, 00:02:30.010 --> 00:02:31.614 building relationships, and of course 00:02:31.729 --> 00:02:32.749 planning for the future. 00:02:33.290 --> 00:02:33.829 Moving on, 00:02:33.930 --> 00:02:35.400 let's take a look at part two, 00:02:35.529 --> 00:02:37.350 parent and family supports. 00:02:37.850 --> 00:02:39.329 Like we established a bit earlier, 00:02:39.490 --> 00:02:42.809 disabilities really do affect the entire family unit. 00:02:43.350 --> 00:02:45.189 In this particular section of the website, 00:02:45.309 --> 00:02:48.146 you're going to find key supports, programs, 00:02:48.229 --> 00:02:50.939 and services tailored specifically for siblings, 00:02:51.141 --> 00:02:52.930 parents, and the family as a whole. 00:02:53.350 --> 00:02:53.870 Next up, 00:02:53.960 --> 00:02:55.389 we have part 3, 00:02:55.510 --> 00:02:57.169 Charting the LifeCourse for families. 00:02:57.949 --> 00:03:00.499 So what exactly is Charting the LifeCourse? 00:03:01.109 --> 00:03:05.229 It's an amazing framework designed to help individuals and families explore 00:03:05.230 --> 00:03:07.160 and plan for the exact kind of life they want. 00:03:07.550 --> 00:03:10.270 You can use Charting the LifeCourse's family perspective tools to 00:03:10.271 --> 00:03:12.669 create a clear vision of what you want for your family, 00:03:12.839 --> 00:03:13.820 and just as importantly, 00:03:13.990 --> 00:03:15.020 what you don't want. 00:03:15.309 --> 00:03:18.389 These tools are crucial for helping you identify and access key 00:03:18.390 --> 00:03:20.930 supports so you can map out a good life both right now 00:03:21.059 --> 00:03:22.370 and well into the future. 00:03:22.990 --> 00:03:24.189 Let's review part 4, 00:03:24.430 --> 00:03:25.550 Events for families. 00:03:26.199 --> 00:03:27.960 Whether you're a brand new parent or you've 00:03:27.961 --> 00:03:30.439 got years of parenting experience under your belt, 00:03:30.639 --> 00:03:33.779 continuing your education and staying engaged with the community 00:03:33.780 --> 00:03:36.240 can really help you support those closest to you. 00:03:36.439 --> 00:03:38.359 That's where the Hub event calendar comes in. 00:03:38.559 --> 00:03:40.550 It highlights all sorts of activities, 00:03:40.839 --> 00:03:44.109 specialized trainings and events specifically geared toward parents, 00:03:44.359 --> 00:03:45.109 family members, 00:03:45.120 --> 00:03:46.300 and caregivers. 00:03:46.960 --> 00:03:49.300 And that brings us to our final section for today. 00:03:49.479 --> 00:03:50.579 Next steps. 00:03:51.079 --> 00:03:53.559 So here are the exact next steps you can take today. 00:03:54.609 --> 00:03:58.889 you can visit disabilityhubmn.org/for-families 00:03:59.050 --> 00:04:01.910 to easily find an upcoming event in the calendar. 00:04:02.449 --> 00:04:05.029 Or you can check out the Charting the LifeCourse section 00:04:05.150 --> 00:04:07.768 to start visualizing your child's goals, needs, 00:04:07.919 --> 00:04:10.389 and all those exciting future possibilities. 00:04:10.820 --> 00:04:13.499 To find more helpful explainers just like this one, 00:04:13.749 --> 00:04:18.010 be sure to visit disabilityhubmn.org/hub-videos. 00:04:18.469 --> 00:04:20.930 Thank you so much for joining us for this explainer today. 00:04:21.261 --> 00:04:24.969 So, what step will you take today to help plan for your family's best life? 00:04:25.309 --> 00:04:27.169 We truly hope these resources give you a clear, 00:04:27.469 --> 00:04:28.589 supportive path forward.