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Please join us in getting to know Myrna Medina, our Family Engagement Specialist, a role she has proudly held since 2000. As the parent of two children, including Norman who was born with deafblindness, Myrna brings both valuable professional and personal experience to her work. Her family's journey inspired her transition into the field and continues to fuel her passion for supporting other families. Myrna is a native of Mexico, fluent in both English and Spanish, and has played a vital role in ensuring that all CDBS Spanish-language materials are linguistically accurate and culturally responsive.
Throughout her career, she has served on advisory boards for family organizations, facilitated support groups in both English and Spanish, and hosted Spanish study groups for the Open Hands Open Access (OHOA) modules. Myrna coordinates the CDBS Family Support Providers Group, helping to build strong connections and resources for families across the community. Her greatest passion is empowering families to navigate the challenges and opportunities that come with raising a child with a disability, including deafblindness, while also encouraging them to create space for joy, growth, and fulfillment in their lives.
When she is not supporting families, Myrna enjoys crocheting and playing table games with friends.
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