FREE Webinar: Epinephrine in Schools: What You Need to Know

Join us to learn why access to epinephrine in schools is important to children who are at risk for anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction). We'll cover the four key issues presented by stocking epinephrine in schools and the major challenges in current state laws. Find out three actions you can take now to promote appropriate use of epinephrine use in schools.

Our guest speakers are Charlotte Collins, JD, AAFA's VP of Public Policy and Michael Pistiner, MD, KFA's Medical Advisory Team Chair.

This free online class is presented by Kids With Food Allergies Foundation as part of our educational outreach program and is made possible from an unrestricted educational grant provided by Mylan.

RSVP: Reserve your seat by registering
WHEN: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
TIME: 2-3pm Eastern (11am-12pm Pacific)
WHERE: Your computer or iOS device

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OUR WEBINAR SERIES:

The mission of Kids With Food Allergies Foundation is to help families keep children with food allergies safe and healthy. One of the unique ways KFA provides that help is through our online webinars. Our webinar series will expand our current education and support services for families and we're happy to announce they are free!

What is a webinar?
A webinar is an interactive online "meeting" event that allows our members from across the nation to participate together live. Attendees will be able to listen to a speaker, view a slideshow presentation, submit questions and more.

If you wish to attend one of our free webinars, you will need to submit a separate registration to reserve your seat for each webinar. You will receive an email with a link to click when it is time to join the webinar.

The only requirement is an internet connection.  Free apps are offered by GoToMeeting for those who wish to join our webinars by iOS devices (iPhone, iPad) or Android devices. A dial-in number will be available for those who wish to have their audio delivered by phone instead of through their speakers.

WEBINAR ARCHIVES:

We record every webinar and offer it as a video with a list of resources so you can get information from the experts at your convenience.

Food Topics
Baking Without Allergens (November 2012)
Food allergy cookbook author, Colette Martin, shares tips on baking without milk, eggs, soy, wheat, gluten and nuts.

Dining Out with Food Allergies (March 2012)
Sloane Miller, MSW, of Allergic Girl Resources, and Dr. Michael Pistiner share tips on how to find a restaurant and how to communicate with staff so that you can feel confident in eating out despite your food allergies.

Money Saving Ideas for Families with Food Allergy (June 2012)
Sarah Roe, known as the Money Saving Queen, teaches families with food allergies how to save money on their grocery bills.



School Topics
Food Allergy in School Part 1: What Parents Need to Know (July 2012)
Dr. Michael Pistiner provides practical tips for managing food allergies in school settings.

Food Allergy in School Part 2: Ask the Experts (August 2012)
A panel of six experts (allergists and school nurses) from around the U.S. answered questions submitted by attendees. Topics covered included school staff training, where epinephrine should be located, cafeteria concerns, partnering with your school and more.

Parenting and Lifestyle Topics
Celebrating Birthdays with Food Allergies (February 2013)
Yael Weinstein, MA, inspires us on how to celebrate birthdays despite dietary restrictions. Dr. Megan Edison, a pediatrician and mother of children with food allergies shares her tips as well.

Navigating the Holidays with Food Allergies (November 2012)
Two allergists share their own families' stories about dealing with food allergies during the holiday season. Learn new strategies and tips on how to keep your children safe from unsafe food from Dr. Sarah Boudreau-Romano and Dr. Michael Pistiner.

Taking Food Allergies in Stride (January 2013)
Food allergy author Linda Coss talks about the emotional and social impacts of food allergies and how you can raise your child to be well-adjusted.

YOU MAKE OUR WEBINARS POSSIBLE!

The generous support of our donors allows us to reach families who need our help. A webinar attendee recently told us: "The webinar was very well put together and very professional. I appreciate that information such as this is "out there" and given to the public free of charge. It is also nice to know that "allergy parents" are not alone...there are many, many of us out there!"

You can help ensure our webinar series continues to be accessible to all families free of charge. You enable us to give families the information they need and assure them that they are not alone in their journey. Please give generously!