October Meeting - Self Advocate Craig Blackburn

Please join Greater Clear Lake Families Exploring Down Syndrome on October 20^th as we celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness month and welcome guest speaker Craig Blackburn.   Craig is a self advocate who has met with representatives both on the state and national levels advocating for individuals with special needs on educational and life issues.  He sits on numerous boards and advisory committees and is the recipient of many national awards as a result of his initiatives on behalf of individuals with special needs. Craig will be speaking from his own perspective as an individual with Down syndrome.   He will share what resources he believes have helped him succeed.  Craig is a motivational speaker who effectively demonstrates through his own life what WE ALL CAN DO!  Craig’s message for all individuals is inclusion, ability and full participation in life. Success does come in trying!