Strengthen Your Work with Families! Understanding Systems of Care and the Laws that Protect Individuals with Disabilities
OnlineThis presentation gives professionals an in-depth understanding of the various systems of care in which families will engage for services. Participants will also learn about the laws that protect those with disabilities and what collaboration with families should look like. This presentation is presented by Family Network on Disabilities in collaboration with Early Steps Gulf […]
Strengthen Your Work with Families! Understanding the Mental Health System
OnlineIn this presentation, professionals and participants will gain insight and understanding of how the Mental Health System of Care works, what the Mental Health statistics tell us, the impact of having a family member with a Mental Health diagnosis, and what resources are available. This presentation is presented by Family Network on Disabilities in collaboration […]
Parenting a Child with Exceptional Needs: Understanding Your Child’s Emotional Development
OnlineThis ONLINE 4-part workshop series will help parents and caregivers understand their child’s development and how to support their exceptional needs. In Part 1, participants will learn about children's development and how their ability to regulate one’s own emotions and manage successful interactions with other people is key for later academic performance, mental health, and social […]
Parenting a Child with Exceptional Needs: Systems to Support Your Child and Family
OnlineThis ONLINE 4-part workshop series will help parents and caregivers understand their child’s development and how to support their exceptional needs. In Part 2, participants will learn about the systems in which families engage to secure services and resources for their children. We also look at how to be an equal partner with the teams […]
Tuesday’s Tips on Transition-Facebook Live
OnlineTransition is a word you will often hear on your advocacy journey. You may be 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, and it is stressful and worrisome for parents and caregivers. Information […]
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 […]
APD – AGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
OnlineJoin Soren Richardson and the DSACF monthly webinar. This month's guest speaker is Elizabeth Watson, Supported Employment/Community Affairs Liaison. In this webinar, we will discuss the following: - The application process for APD - Services & Waitlist - Supported Employment - and much more APD works with local organizations and private providers to support people […]
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 […]
Alternate Dispute Resolution-Creole
Facebook LivePafwa paran yo pa dakò ak distri lekòl la sou yon bagay ki gen rapò ak pitit yo ak edikasyon espesyal. Lè ou pa dakò oswa ou santi ke lekòl la pa respekte obligasyon legal li yo, gen plizyè fason pou paran yo rezoud dezakò sa yo. Anjeneral, li pi bon pou tout moun ki […]
Strategies that Work! Managing Your Mental Health and Wellness
OnlineWe all need to support our mental health and wellness but many don’t know where to start. This presentation will give participants easy to follow strategies to incorporate into daily life and the reasons they are successful. Resources will also be shared. Registration is required: https://www.jfsbroward.org/calendar/
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 […]
Parenting a Child with Exceptional Needs: Being the Best Advocate for Your Loved One and Family
OnlineThis ONLINE 4-part workshop series will help parents and caregivers understand their child’s development and how to support their exceptional needs. Part 3 workshop looks at all the laws that protect children with disabilities and teaches strategies to document and store all the information you collect, along with how to be an effective advocate for your […]