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Family STAR Talks with the Expert – Dr. Allysa Ware, Executive Director of Family Voices

Post author By fndusastage
Post date August 13, 2025

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Join Family STAR for a conversation about Family Voices, a family-led organization that transforms systems of care to work better for all children and youth, especially those with special health care needs or disabilities. For 30 years, Family Voices has worked with leaders with various experiences, empowered children and youth with special healthcare needs and their families, and offered support, education, training, and opportunities to engage with professional partners.

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On our Facebook Page (see the link above) on August 19 at 7:30 pm

Tags #collaboration, #parenting, #resources, Disability Awareness, Healthcare, Parent Involvement

Alternative Dispute Resolution in Special Education

Post author By Soren Richardson
Post date August 13, 2025

Sometimes parents disagree with the education professionals on the Eligibility or Individualized Education Plan team about something related to their child and special education. When you disagree or feel that the school is not meeting its legal obligations for your child, there are several ways for parents to resolve these disagreements. It is usually best for everyone involved to work out differences at the lowest possible level with the least amount of conflict. This presentation has information about 1.) Informal ways to resolve differences. 2.) Formal options offered by the State. 3.) Preparing and communicating concerns.

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