When: May 24th
Time: 6-8pm EST
Facilitator: Lisa Catanzaro, LCSW-R HKNC Supervisor of Rehabilitation Counselors and Clinical Services
Target audience: DeafBlind community, family members, community providers
Description: Join us as we listen and learn about the joys and struggles of family members of individuals who have combined hearing and vision loss. These family members are spouses, parents, siblings, or significant others. Facilitated by HKNC Mental Health Coordinator Lisa Catanzaro, panelists will discuss their lived experiences and life lessons as a family member of an individual with combined hearing and vision loss.
Cost: $50, includes CEU credits
**Fee waived for individuals who are DeafBlind and their family members. Please contact Ecoley-brody@helenkeller.org
ACVREP CE Hours: 2.0
CRC CE Hours: 2.0
NASW CE Hours: 2.0
Lisa Catanzaro, LCSW-R received her Master of Social Work degree from Adelphi University in Garden City, New York. She is currently the Supervisor of Rehabilitation Counselors and Clinical Services at Helen Keller National Center. Lisa has worked in the field of DeafBlindness for over 30 years. Her passion for the field developed initially as a volunteer at HKNC and continued to evolve throughout the years. She then held many positions within the agency ranging from an instructor in various departments to case management. Her current position affords her the opportunity to be involved in the journey of individuals who are DeafBlind. In addition, Lisa provides private psychotherapy services on Long Island, NY.