
Glut1 Gatherings

Our Zoom program provides opportunities for members of our community to meet up with others no matter where we live! These gatherings will provide us opportunities to meet, share, learn, and support one another.
We have a monthly group for parents and caregivers as a chance to socialize, ask questions, and find and give support. Once a quarter we will feature a topic and guest speaker.
A group for the Hispanic Community (conducted in Spanish) follows the same routine as the parent/caregiver group with topics once a quarter and the rest of the gatherings as open opportunity to visit, ask questions, and give and get support.
The Overcomers (for adults with Glut1 Deficiency) meets monthly hosted by Dana Pottschmidt. She's a licensed social worker and behavioral consultant and works with people with developmental disabilities to increase independent living and social skills. Overcomers gatherings will be a mix of skill building, support, and social time.
Dana also hosts a monthly group for tweens and younger teens with Glut1 Deficiency - the Glut1 Super Heroes. It will include some short structured activities along with time for socializing, support, and building friendships.
The Glut1 Pals (for children with Glut1 Deficiency) meets monthly for social time and special activities with Glut1 moms Maddison Hall, Maria Rebbecchi, and Erin Meisner.
Pre-registrations will still be required, and as an extra layer of security, you'll need to be part of our Family Network in order to participate.
Meeting announcements and registration links will be shared through the Family Network, and any Glut1 Deficiency patient or family member from any location is welcomed and encouraged to join.
Monthly Gatherings

Parent and Caregiver Group

Leaders: Rob Rapaport and Glenna Steele
Next meeting: Saturday, April 15, 2023
11:00 AM Eastern (New York City)
Topics: We will hear about the unique sibling experiences in families with complex medical conditions and learn some strategies for support.
Special Guest: Jessica Kruger
2023 Meetings:
- Saturday, April 15th @ 11:00 AM Eastern
- Saturday, May 20th @ 11:00 AM Eastern
- Saturday, June 17th @ 11:00 AM Eastern
- Saturday, July 15th @ 11:00 AM Eastern
- Saturday, August 19th @ 11:00 AM Eastern
- Saturday, September 16th @ 11:00 AM Eastern
- Saturday, October 21st @ 11:00 AM Eastern
- Saturday, November 18th @ 11:00 AM Eastern
- Saturday, December 16th @ 11:00 AM Eastern

Comunidad Hispana

Leaders: Chantal Sanchez and Sandra Ojeda (in Spanish)
Next meeting: Saturday, April 8, 2023
11:00 AM Eastern (New York City)
Topics: Dr. Marisa Armeno joins to talk about topics relevant to ketogenic dietary therapy - come ready to ask questions and share experiences.
Special Guest: Dr. Marisa Armeno
2023 Meetings:
- Saturday, April 8th @ 11:00 AM Eastern
- Saturday, May 13th @ 11:00 AM Eastern
- Saturday, June 10th @ 11:00 AM Eastern
- Saturday, July 8th @ 11:00 AM Eastern
- Saturday, August 12th @ 11:00 AM Eastern
- Saturday, September 9th @ 11:00 AM Eastern
- Saturday, October 14th @ 11:00 AM Eastern
- Saturday, November 11th @ 11:00 AM Eastern
- Saturday, December 9th @ 11:00 AM Eastern

Children with Glut1 Deficiency

Leaders: Maddison Hall, Erin Meisner and Maria Rebbecchi
Next Meeting: Saturday, April 8, 2023
11:00 AM Eastern
Join us for fun, games, and social time!
2023 Meetings:
- Saturday, April 8th @ 11:00 AM Eastern
- Saturday, May 13th @ 11:00 AM Eastern
- Saturday, June 10th @ 11:00 AM Eastern
- Saturday, July 8th @ 11:00 AM Eastern
- Saturday, August 12th @ 11:00 AM Eastern
- Saturday, September 9th @ 11:00 AM Eastern
- Saturday, October 14th @ 11:00 AM Eastern
- Saturday, November 11th @ 11:00 AM Eastern
- Saturday, December 9th @ 11:00 AM Eastern

Tweens and Teens with Glut1 Deficiency

Leaders: Dana Pottschmidt and Maddison Hall
Next meeting: Sunday, April 16th
12:00 PM Eastern
Topic: skills and social time
2023 Meetings:
- Sunday, April 16th @ 12:00 PM Eastern
- more dates to come....

Adults with Glut1 Deficiency

Leaders: Dana Pottschmidt
Next meeting: Sunday, April 16th
1:00 PM Eastern (New York City)
Topic: skills and social time
Please email Glenna Steele or Dana Pottschmidt to get put on the mailing list for the Overcomers to receive notices about future meetings with registration links.
2023 Meetings:
- Sunday, April 16th @ 1:00 PM Eastern
- more dates to come....
Meeting Groups
We realize there is a great deal of variability among our patients in terms of developmental levels, which don't always match actual age. The patient age groups are guidelines, but please feel free to have your loved one with Glut1 join the group that is the best overall fit.
If there are speech and communication challenges, please feel free to use assistive devices or encourage the use of the chat function if that is helpful for easier participation.
Parents are encouraged to allow their children to participate independently once everyone is familiar and feels comfortable with the meetings, but parents or siblings are welcomed to participate with your loved one with Glut1 if you need to help facilitate involvement and communication.
Community Guidelines

Rely.
The Glut1 Deficiency community is like a family. Rely on one another for support, encouragement, understanding, and wisdom.

Respect.
We respectfully ask you to remember that every situation is unique, and what is right for you and your family might not be for another. We expect everyone to extend compassion, inclusiveness, and acceptance to each other, not judgment. Use respectful language and please be kind.

Refrain.
We also want everyone to remember that these gatherings are for sharing experiences and information, but please refrain from offering any type of medical advice.
Stay connected.
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