{"id":1568,"date":"2020-07-13T14:17:59","date_gmt":"2020-07-13T18:17:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thepromiseact.org\/?p=1568"},"modified":"2023-04-26T12:04:15","modified_gmt":"2023-04-26T16:04:15","slug":"efmp-stories","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thepromiseact.org\/efmp-stories\/","title":{"rendered":"EFMP Stories"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1385\" height=\"738\" src=\"https:\/\/thepromiseact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2020-06-27-at-1.40.00-PM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepromiseact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2020-06-27-at-1.40.00-PM.png 1385w, https:\/\/thepromiseact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2020-06-27-at-1.40.00-PM-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/thepromiseact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2020-06-27-at-1.40.00-PM-768x409.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1385px) 100vw, 1385px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Learn from EFMP and special education experts &amp; newbies in our weekly EFMP Stories Series<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We believe that every story has value and is the most powerful form of advocacy. One reason the stories of EFMP families have been silent for so long is their complexity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It hard for civilians to understand the struggles of military families because we all have diverse experiences. This diversity of experience is further compounded for those with special needs. Our families do not share the same diagnoses or backgrounds. In order to help our EFMP community connect to both each other and our military family at large we have decided to share our stories. Together we are stronger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"EFMP Stories\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/videoseries?list=PL2jVi1PC425q_SKPHqVypWsOrOFOd0hJr\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-to-vivid-purple-gradient-background has-background wp-element-button broken_link\" href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/playlist?list=PL2jVi1PC425q_SKPHqVypWsOrOFOd0hJr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Listen to Your Stories<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to telling stories, Partners in PROMISE is creating resources for families. PiP co-founder and special education attorney, Grace Kim has contributed to our Resource section by offering IEP Meeting Tips and Tricks. Unsure how to make the most of these stressful meetings? Listen to Grace as she shares what has worked for her and her clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/thepromiseact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/IEP-Tips-Tricks.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1569\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepromiseact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/IEP-Tips-Tricks.jpg 960w, https:\/\/thepromiseact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/IEP-Tips-Tricks-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thepromiseact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/IEP-Tips-Tricks-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1403\" height=\"854\" src=\"https:\/\/thepromiseact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2020-06-28-at-3.39.14-PM-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepromiseact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2020-06-28-at-3.39.14-PM-1.png 1403w, https:\/\/thepromiseact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2020-06-28-at-3.39.14-PM-1-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/thepromiseact.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2020-06-28-at-3.39.14-PM-1-768x467.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1403px) 100vw, 1403px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">IEP Meeting Tips &amp; Tricks with Grace Kim<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-3\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-to-vivid-purple-gradient-background has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/thepromiseact.org\/for-families\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Parent Resources<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Our series kicks off by talking with the founders of Partners in PROMISE and other Strategic Partners. Do you have a story to tell? We want to hear from you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Connect with us today to tell your story:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-4\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-to-vivid-purple-gradient-background has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:info@partnersinpromise.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Email Us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We believe that every story has value and is the most powerful form of advocacy. One reason the stories of EFMP families have been silent for so long is their complexity. It hard for civilians to understand the struggles of military families because we all have diverse experiences. 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