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“We decided to put ourselves on the front line with our families, to be with
them virtually in their homes and guide them with practical strategies that they
weren’t getting from their schools, and their education teams were also struggling.
We gave them information and strategies they could use right now specific to their
kids. We’ve heard from families, ‘This is the most comprehensive information I’ve been
able to get, easy to digest, and has been the most beneficial workshop I’ve attended
in years!’ The content is so usable and personally tailored and tangible. Families start
seeing improvement right away. We knew what our families needed and wanted: to
get information immediately to prevent regression and empower them to work with
their children.”

-Elizabeth Lewis, Director of Education

“Yes, we are able to reach masses through virtual workshops, but we spend
so much time providing one-on-one and individualized support. Families get
an opportunity to explain their personal situation and what is going on for their child.
We are here to make each one of our members empowered. They are getting the
individualized support they need for the most success, along with information and
referral. We help people navigate along a continuum, from knowing who they should
be talking to, to getting the right web link, book, etc.”

-Marianne Iversen, Director of Programs & Adult Services

The DSCBA staff on an early Zoom meeting to discuss virtual programming for our members.
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