I recently hosted a workshop for Desi Moms Network, centered around financial planning for families with special needs children. Finance is already a complex subject, and when you introduce the additional complexity of special needs, it becomes even more challenging. The presenters were brilliant; however, the information presented was overwhelming. During the presentation , a mother texted me -“I think you need to be a financial planner, education advocate, and attorney when you have a special needs kid." I couldn't help but agree with her. While we have joked for years about being cooks, cleaners, drivers, and more, adding the role of a financial planner had never crossed our minds.
Next morning The ARC hosted the 46th Annual Legislative Reception at the State House. Organized by The Arc of Massachusetts (The Arc) and the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council (MDDC), this year's theme was "Reaffirming Our Commitment to Those in Need."
The theme underscored the ongoing necessity of advocating for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and autism who continue to be in critical need. Thousands have gone unserved or underserved for nearly four years due to the lingering effects of the coronavirus pandemic, as highlighted on the ARC's website.
I attended the event not just as a mother or a community leader but, above all, as a voice representing all the moms in the Desi Moms Network.
How would you define your role in your child's life?
MA is the best state for families with special needs. Years ago I build “Desi Moms Network” a community of Indian moms with special need children and have become the face and voice of Indian families and Saree is my armor as always. Over the years they got used to seeing me in my saree twice a year :)
A simple Orissa Ikat for a sunny beautiful morning.
No comments:
Post a Comment