
Listening to Our Young Scholars
Gloria Dennison, October 16, 2026 I attended the 24th Diné Studies Conference, titled “HÁÁLÉÉ BEE NÁNÍS’DZÁ—Pathway Back to the Homeland” with Plenary Session Hodeeyáádáá’ Hanáá
Our program staff share stories about the resources and trainings we attend so that families can know what to expect, and choose the resources and trainings that best fits them.

Gloria Dennison, October 16, 2026 I attended the 24th Diné Studies Conference, titled “HÁÁLÉÉ BEE NÁNÍS’DZÁ—Pathway Back to the Homeland” with Plenary Session Hodeeyáádáá’ Hanáá

Elvira Dennison, October 2, 2026 The Family Leadership Conference, hosted by Parents Reaching Out at San Juan College in Farmington, New Mexico, began on a

Daria Shorty, NTUA, Tuba City Chapter My name is Daria Shorty, and I have been working with NTUA for nine years as an administrative assistant.

Tara Lynn Tsosie When major flooding began affecting the Shiprock and Tsé Dáá K’áán areas, families living near the San Juan River were urged to

Tara Lynn Tsosie On October 7, I attended a Community Advocacy Meeting focused on legal and community resources in New Mexico. The meeting brought advocates

Tara Lynn Tsosie
Four Corners Special Education Day brought together families, parents, educators, disability advocates, and organizations providing special education and disability-related services throughout the Four Corners region

Tara Lynn Tsosie
When I first prepared for the PRO conference on May 1, 2026, I felt very nervous and scared. It was my first time speaking publicly about patient and provider care

Tara Lynn Tsosie
This event brought children, parents, families, and community organizations together for a day of activities, connection, and support, where children could enjoy themselves.

Tara Lynn Tsosie
The Back-to-School Community Event at the Tse Dáá K’áán Chapter served more than 200 community members, including children and adults.

Tara Lynn Tsosie
On July 20, 2026, I attended Day 2 of the RAISE Summit virtually through Zoom. The sessions focused on the importance of listening to young people, supporting their goals, and making information more accessible.

Tara Lynn Tsosie
I attended the NM START Clinical Education Training on Autism and Gender Diversity which provided an opportunity to learn more about the challenges of autism, gender diversity, and the experiences that individuals may face.

Elvira Dennison
The UNM Center for Development and Disability training on autism and gender diversity touched something much deeper in my heart.
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