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Alternative Dispute Resolution in Special Education (ADR)

Facebook Live

Be our guest with Parent Training Specialist Ms. Glenesha Milner on Monday, July 8th at 1 PM for "Alternative Dispute Resolution." Sometimes, parents may find themselves at odds with the education professionals on the Eligibility or Individualized Education Plan (IEP) team regarding their child's special education needs. When disagreements arise, or if you feel the […]

Free

Parents as Leaders Series

Facebook Live

Empower yourself with the tools to advocate for your child with a disability through our PALs program! In Module 1, "Understanding How to Advocate For Your Child," you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of your child's disability, their legal rights, and how to build strong relationships with educators and healthcare professionals. Module 2, "Parent Guide to […]

Free

Caregiver Stress & Burnout -Tips for Taking Care of Yourself

Facebook Live

We are pleased to invite you to a special presentation on caregiver support hosted by our parent training specialist, Ms Glenesha Milner. Join us on Facebook for "Caregiver Stress & Burnout -Tips for Taking Care of Yourself" on Monday, July 15th at 1:00 PM. Caring for a loved one can be very rewarding, but it […]

Free

‘PEN it IN’ with DSACF: A Webinar Series

Online

Starting this September FND PEN will be hosting virtual monthly webinars in collaboration with the Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida. We will cover a wide variety of topics related to special education, effective communication, resources and much more. It will be held monthly on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Please use this link to register in advance: Registration Link

Free

The Individual and Emergency Health Care Plan in the IEP and 504

Facebook Live

Workshop Summary Children in school systems with healthcare concerns should have additional documents to support their medical needs. An Individualized Education Plan (IEP) should include an Individual Healthcare Plan (IHP) and an Emergency Healthcare Plan (EHP) for their specific needs while in the school environment. This presentation will identify these documents, what information should be […]

Free

SSDI/SSI: What You Need to Know

Zoom

Navigating the Social Security system is challenging without the proper knowledge. This presentation gives you an overview of the SSDI and SSI government benefit programs, including the application process, specific criteria for eligibility, your rights in the process, and how to navigate a denial. Additional information on resources to support the process is included. This […]

Free

Florida Medicaid: What You Need to Know

Zoom

In this presentation about Florida Medicaid benefits, participants will get an overview of the application process, eligibility for special cases and populations, other medical service providers, how to navigate the denial process, and resources for families in Florida. This presentation is a collaboration between Family Network on Disabilities and Early Steps Space Coast. Registration required: […]

Free

Helping with Homework and AI Presentation on Facebook Live

Facebook Live

Is getting homework done more of a chore for you than for your child? You're not alone! Many children tend to avoid doing their homework. If you've ever wondered how to help your child tackle homework without the struggle, this presentation is for you. Join us for an engaging discussion where we'll share new and […]

Free

How to Choose an Adult Healthcare Provider and Make My Own Doctor Appointments

Facebook Live

Workshop Summary As youth transition from pediatric to adult healthcare services, it's important to understand the differences they will encounter. This presentation will help youth become familiar with the process of engaging with adult providers and how the adult healthcare system works. This presentation will also help youth learn how to prepare for an appointment, […]

Free

Nuts & Bolts to Self-Advocacy on Facebook Live

Facebook Live

On Thursday, August 1st, at 1 PM EST, parent training specialist Glenesha Milner will present Nuts & Bolts to Self-Advocacy. This presentation will explain what it means to be a self-advocate and guide you on how to become one. You will also learn about various groups and resources that can help you access the services […]

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