Come Back Cities: a support group for Fathers with special needs children is a safe space where Fathers could gather to share honest perspectives/experiences with each other; find fellowship and support with other Fathers raising special needs children; and participate in community art projects that honor the real experiences of Fathers with special needs children.  The goal is simple, to create a space that works to empower Fathers in the lifelong process of raising our children with special needs.  In the Fall of 2021, we will meet on a monthly basis via the Zoom video conferencing platform.  This will continue in the Winter/Spring of 2022 but we will also add more in-person community and art engagements where Fathers can come together.

I am the Father of a 4 year old daughter who was diagnosed with Charge Syndrome and Deafblindness before she was 1.  Phoenix is my inspiration and I realize that I have a lot to open up about in raising a child with special needs.  I am extremely thankful for the community support from the New York Parent Association for Deafblind, the Social Practice CUNY initiative and my MFA program at Brooklyn College – Performance & Interactive Media Arts.

I am committed for life to my daughter, my family and the collective empowerment of our families/communities.  Please consider joining me on Saturday, Oct 16th, 2021 @ 7:00pm est where Fathers can grab a beer or tea, and talk!