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David Posnack Jewish Community Center 5850 S. Pine Island Road, Davie, United StatesFree in-person training for parents/caregivers who care for children and youth (up to age 18) with special needs! This course is designed to empower families with information and strategies to […]
Understanding Your Child’s Emotional Development
OnlineThis workshop will address how a child develops emotionally, what impacts that development, how trauma can have lasting effects on a child’s development and future health and wellness, as well […]
Family Network on Disabilities Organization Overview & Website Review
OnlineLearn how Family Network on Disabilities (FND) can support both families and professionals when working with a child with any disability. Services include peer support, training, education, materials dissemination, resource […]
Assistive Technology Youth Workshop
Facebook LiveHOW CAN ASSISTIVE TECH ENHANCE AN IEP? Students with the most profound difficulties are eligible for special education services and supports, such as assistive technology, under the Individuals with Disabilities […]
From Substitute Decision Making to Supported Decision Making
Facebook LiveImagine.....Having your capacity to make decisions, sign contracts, vote, defend your rights in court, or choose medical treatments taken away simply because you have a disability. Individuals with a disability […]
Florida Medicaid: What Families of Children with Disabilities Need to Know
OnlineFamilies of children with disabilities often need to access government benefit programs for medical services. These systems can be confusing and daunting for consumers to navigate. Knowing the basics of […]
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI): What You Need to Know
OnlineFamilies of children with disabilities often need to access government benefit programs for medical services. These systems can be confusing and daunting for consumers to navigate. Knowing the basics of […]
Parents as Leaders-Part 1 of 4 : Understanding How to Advocate for Your Child
Facebook LiveParents as Leaders-Part 1 of 4 : Understanding How to Advocate for Your Child This four-part series examines how parents and caregivers can become advocates and find support. Topics in […]
Parents as Leaders-Part 2 of 4 : Parents Guide to Local, State, and National Resources
Facebook LiveParents as Leaders-Part 2 of 4 : Parents Guide to Local, State, and National Resources This four-part series examines how parents and caregivers can become advocates and find support. Topics […]
Family Care Council Area 1 Presents Info and Resources with Family Network on Disabilities
OnlineLisa Math, Director of the Family STAR program at Family Network on Disabilities, will share information about how FND can support your family's needs if you have a child or […]
Parents as Leaders-Part 3 of 4 : Sharing Your Story
Facebook LiveParents as Leaders-Part 3 of 4 : Sharing Your Story This four-part series examines how parents and caregivers can become advocates and find support. Topics in the series include Understanding […]
Parents as Leaders-Part 4 of 4 : Parents as Change Agent
Facebook LiveThis four-part series examines how parents and caregivers can become advocates and find support. Topics in the series include Understanding How to Advocate for Your Child, Parents Guide to Local, […]