Preparing for Disasters Series
OnlineThis four-part series of online workshops will teach you what you need to know to navigate the world of disasters and to make sure your family is safe. Families with loved ones with special needs especially need to be mindful of preparing for these situations and these workshops will help you do that. These presentations […]
Tuesday’s Tips on Transition Facebook Live
Facebook LiveTransition is a word that you will hear a lot on your advocacy journey. You may find yourself a bit confused with the new choices and decisions that you will have. What is transition? What do I need to know? Transition is a typical part of our child’s life, it is stressful and worrisome for parents and caregivers. information […]
How to Choose an Adult Healthcare Provider and Make My Own Doctor Appointments
Facebook LiveWorkshop Summary As youth transition from pediatric to adult healthcare services, they must understand the differences they will encounter. This presentation will help youth become familiar with engaging with adult providers and how the adult healthcare system works. This presentation will also help youth learn how to prepare for an appointment, what to take to […]
Summer Enrichment Camp with ACES Miami
OnlineFND PEN and Alliance for Community Employment Services (ACES) are presenting a weekly series during their Summer Enrichment Camp for youth. Transition is movement or change for a student, without interruption, to future adult settings upon exit from high school. The Transition IEP (TIEP) meeting includes the student, family, school staff, agency staff, and others […]
Student-Led Individualized Education Program (IEP)
Facebook LiveWorkshop Summary Students are often their own best advocates. Not surprisingly, they are frequently the ones who know best what they need and want. This presentation will share strategies to help students present and take more responsibility for most of the process. A student-led IEP is an IEP in which the student with a disability […]
IDEA Power Hour Facebook Live Every Monday at 10 AM
Facebook LiveThe Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a federal law requiring schools to serve the educational needs of eligible students with disabilities. These presentations will provide you with a better understanding of IDEA and how to advocate for your child's needs. You won't want to miss this WEEKLY series, with Misti & Claudia, where […]
Tuesday’s Tips on Transition Facebook Live
Facebook LiveTransition is a word that you will hear a lot on your advocacy journey. You may find yourself a bit confused with the new choices and decisions that you will have. What is transition? What do I need to know? Transition is a typical part of our child’s life, it is stressful and worrisome for parents and caregivers. information […]
Preparing for Disasters Series
OnlineThis four-part series of online workshops will teach you what you need to know to navigate the world of disasters and to make sure your family is safe. Families with loved ones with special needs especially need to be mindful of preparing for these situations and these workshops will help you do that. These presentations […]
Tuesday’s Tips on Transition Facebook Live
Facebook LiveTransition is a word that you will hear a lot on your advocacy journey. You may find yourself a bit confused with the new choices and decisions that you will have. What is transition? What do I need to know? Transition is a typical part of our child’s life, it is stressful and worrisome for parents and caregivers. information […]
Summer Enrichment Camp with ACES Miami
OnlineFND PEN and Alliance for Community Employment Services (ACES) are presenting a weekly series during their Summer Enrichment Camp for youth. Transition is movement or change for a student, without interruption, to future adult settings upon exit from high school. The Transition IEP (TIEP) meeting includes the student, family, school staff, agency staff, and others […]
Transition and Moving Forward
OnlineTransition IEP & Moving Forward Workshop Summary The Transition IEP is essential to helping youth with disabilities learn how to transition from high school to post-secondary opportunities successfully. This workshop helps to teach everyone exactly how to make the most of the TIEP and how to best work with youth with disabilities to ensure they […]
The Individual and Emergency Health Care Plan in the IEP and 504
Facebook LiveWorkshop 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 and what information should […]