Events

  Supporting Families through Knowledge, Advocacy, and Community Connections. Join us at the Roselle Memorial Library for an engaging and informative session designed to help parents and caregivers feel empowered as they navigate the special education journey. Special Education Parent Empowerment Presented by: Linda Galarreta Mother of three sons, two of which are Neurodivergent | Disability Advocate | School Social Worker Student Integration & Community Engagement Strategist, Inroads to Opportunities President, Roselle Special Education Parent Advisory Group (SEPAG) As both a parent and professional, Linda brings a unique perspective shaped by lived experience, advocacy, and years of supporting students and families. Her passion is helping families understand their role as partners in the educational process while fostering meaningful connections between schools, families, and community resources. This session will provide an opportunity for families to learn, connect, ask questions, and gain confidence in supporting their children's educational and developmental success. Whether you are new to special education or have been navigating services for years, this event offers a welcoming space to build knowledge, strengthen advocacy skills, and connect with other families in the community.   Na’kea Chambers Advocate | Life Skills & Safety Educator | Founder, Mother Elephant Na’kea Chambers is a mother of four, parent advocate, and neurodivergent family coach who is passionate about helping families create environments where children can thrive at home and within their communities. As a parent raising two children on the autism spectrum, Na’kea understands firsthand the everyday joys, challenges, and questions that come with supporting neurodivergent children. With a professional background as a former Registered Behavior Technician and experience supporting children and individuals with disabilities, Na’kea combines professional knowledge with lived experience to provide families with practical, realistic strategies that can be incorporated into everyday life. Her work focuses on life skills, safety, independence, communication, routines, sensory needs, transitions, and building confidence in the home and community. Rather than focusing solely on what a child cannot do, Na’kea encourages families to look at what their child can do, identify what support they need, and create opportunities for growth at their own pace