This is a Special Guest presentation by Dr. Tamiko L. Garrett.
Many disabilities are not immediately visible — yet they deeply impact a child’s daily life, learning, and relationships. This presentation will explore the unique challenges caregivers face when seeking support and services for children with invisible disabilities such as ADHD, autism, mental health conditions, and chronic illnesses. Participants will learn practical strategies to build stronger partnerships between caregivers and providers, improve communication, and create more inclusive and understanding environments in schools and service settings.
This event is taking place at the following time:
Participation in this event is available through an internet connection. Disability Network Southwest Michigan believes all people deserve full access and inclusion in our programs and services and will make every effort to secure necessary accommodations for participants in our events. Please register as soon as possible if you will require an accommodation to participate.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this webinar, please follow this link to email Miranda or call her at 269-345-1516 x120.
About Dr. Tamiko L. Garrett:
Dr. Tamiko L. Garrett is the creator and Executive Director of Parents for Transition (PFT) a non-profit organization in Kalamazoo, MI. Parents for Transition provides caregivers and youth impacted by invisible disabilities, educational resources, support, and self-care opportunities.
She is also a parent of a young adult with an invisible disability. Dr. Garrett has 20 years of experience in the field of Education (K-12 and Higher Education). She was inspired to create the PFT due to her own experience navigating a child with an invisible disability through the K-12 system to higher education.
Dr. Garrett completed her doctorate degree from Eastern Michigan University in Educational Leadership with a concentration in Administration in August 2019. Her research interests are parents raising children with disabilities, particularly those with invisible disabilities, and how cultural differences may affect student learning. Dr. Garrett is also a part-time instructor at Western Michigan University in their Teaching, Learning, and Educational Studies Department. She teaches methods courses to students majoring in Elementary Education.
517 E. Crosstown Parkway
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
269-345-1516
200 W. Van Buren Street
Battle Creek, MI 49017
269-345-1516
2900 Lakeview Avenue
St. Joseph, MI 49085
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