Disability Awareness
Understanding Government Benefits-SSI & SSDI
OnlineLisa Math, Director of Family S.T.A.R. program of Family Network on Disabilities, will share information about Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). This knowledge will help you be better informed as a parent/caregiver of a loved one with a disability. Learn about the following: The SSDI/SSI application processes Eligibility for Special […]
Supporting Youth: Navigating to Adult Healthcare
OnlineThis webinar is for Youth and their Parents/Caregivers to learn about transitioning from pediatric to adult healthcare! There are significant differences between adult and pediatric health care models. Pediatric care is family oriented and relies on parent involvement in decision making; adult care is guided by the patient and requires independent skills of the patients. […]
Making Connections
JAFCO 5100 N. Nob Hill Road, SunriseCALLING ALL STAFF SERVING THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS IN SOUTH FLORIDA! JOIN US FOR NETWORKING, SHARING PRACTICES, AND AGENCY PROGRAM OFFERINGS. Offered in collaboration with Children's Services Council of Broward County, Family Network on Disabilities, YMCA of South Florida and JAFCO. For more info contact Marissa Aquino, MS Research & Evaluation Manager, Children’s Services Council […]
Best Practices for Inclusion
Facebook LiveJeanne Petit, our parent training coordinator will present this workshop: This presentation will explore inclusive education, including the definition, key components, and evidence-based planning and instructional practices to promote meaningful access to a general education classroom" with "meaningful access to the least restrictive environment and peer relationships and support in inclusive classrooms. This event will […]
“The Day The Dinosaurs Came To Town” Living Through A Disaster
OnlineJoin us for a facilitated discussion about disaster preparedness and what it is really like for a family with children with special healthcare needs to live through and survive a catastrophic event. This presentation is part of the Florida Family Leaders Network's Spring Webinar Series in collaboration with Family Network on Disabilities and Early Steps. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
FDLRS Parent University: Parenting a Child with Exceptional Needs
OnlineJoin WPB FDLRS and FND as we dig into what it's like to parent a child with special needs. This four-part series will address understanding a child's emotional development and how childhood experiences have life long impacts, understanding the various systems of care and the laws that protect individuals, how to collaborate, how to document […]
FDLRS Parent University: Parenting a Child with Exceptional Needs
OnlineJoin WPB FDLRS and FND as we dig into what it's like to parent a child with special needs. This four-part series will address understanding a child's emotional development and how childhood experiences have life long impacts, understanding the various systems of care and the laws that protect individuals, how to collaborate, how to document […]
FDLRS Parent University: Parenting a Child with Exceptional Needs
OnlineJoin WPB FDLRS and FND as we dig into what it's like to parent a child with special needs. This four-part series will address understanding a child's emotional development and how childhood experiences have life long impacts, understanding the various systems of care and the laws that protect individuals, how to collaborate, how to document […]