We’re leading a special FREE Safetypowers Live online event in honor of World Down Syndrome Day Friday, March 21, 4:00-5:00 Pacific Time, open to self-advocates ages 18+.
Please spread the word to all you believe might like to join! Learn more – and download a flier to print/share!
Take a look behind the scenes at Workpower!
Watch how our unique method supports the development of these powerful and inspiring video lessons presented by our Workpower team members with disabilities!
Use and share Safetypowers resources!
Take advantage of our 35 years of experience to protect and empower your loved ones! Our free resources and low-cost publications are just a click away. They’re full of tips for teaching and adapting safety skills based on each individual’s needs and abilities!
Organize a workshop for people in your life!
Take a look at our flier gallery for a world of possibilities! Every workshop we lead is unique and tailored for each group’s unique needs.
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Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director
Kidpower Founder and Executive Irene van der Zande is a master at teaching safety through stories and practices and at inspiring others to do the same. Her child protection and personal safety expertise has been featured by USA Today, CNN, Today Moms, the LA Times, and The Wall Street Journal. Publications include: cartoon-illustrated Kidpower Safety Comics and Kidpower Teaching Books curriculum; Bullying: What Adults Need to Know and Do to Keep Kids Safe; the Relationship Safety Skills Handbook for Teens and Adults; Earliest Teachable Moment: Personal Safety for Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers; The Kidpower Book for Caring Adults: Personal Safety, Self-Protection, Confidence, and Advocacy for Young People, and the Amazon Best Seller Doing Right by Our Kids: Protecting Child Safety at All Levels.