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National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month: The experiences and challenges of being a parent of a child with IDD

Presented by:
Vanessa Walton-Simmons


About the Presenter

Vanessa Walton-Simmons is the mother of two adults with IDD who receive waiver services in Texas. She has been a member of the San Antonio League of Self-Advocates (SALSA) for over 20 years and a parent mentor for Texas Parent to Parent for 17 years. She is also an active member of Prosumers, a statewide recovery and empowerment group. Vanessa finds purpose in supporting families like hers who fight tirelessly for high-quality services.