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This online presentation equips individuals and caregivers with information and strategies to ensure the safety and well-being of those with special needs during times of impending disasters. It covers pre-planning, evacuation information, specific information about securing shelters for those with special healthcare needs, and resources.
This presentation is a collaboration between Family Network on Disabilities and Early Steps Gold Coast.
If you have any questions please contact:
Maria (Pily) Sanchez, Early Steps Family Resource Specialist
mpsanchez@browardhealth.org • 954-712-5079
Registration required:
https://forms.office.com/g/S0LSE99eWi?origin=lprLink
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Fd5vqqidDH4RejlFpPWQvBmG8O-mXme0/view?usp=drive_link
“LEARN MORE, KNOW MORE” LUNCHTIME LEARNING SERIES FOR CAREGIVERS
Presented by Family Network on Disabilities in partnership with Early Steps Southernmost Coast
This presentation equips individuals and caregivers with information and strategies to ensure the safety and well-being of those with disabilities during times of pending disasters. It covers pre-planning, evacuation information, specific information about securing shelters for those with special healthcare needs, and resources.
For questions or additional information, contact
Beverly Montgomery, Family Resource Specialist
bmontgomery@fl.easterseals.com
C: 786-505-2360
Registration required:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/69ZsFzu6ReK8X9no2WGgSA
Evacuation and Shelter planning takes early awareness and education. This webinar will guide your planning and give you tips to make sure you and your loved ones will be safe in the event of needing to leave your home and find shelter. Special needs planning is discussed in this workshop.
This presentation is a collaboration between FND and UF CARD.
Registration required:
https://card.ufl.edu/2025/03/25/preparing-for-natural-disasters/
This online presentation equips individuals and caregivers with information and strategies to ensure the safety and well-being of those with special needs during times of impending disasters. It covers pre-planning, evacuation information, specific information about securing shelters for those with special healthcare needs, and resources.
This presentation is a collaboration between Family Network on Disabilities and Early Steps Gold Coast.
Click here to register. The presentation will be offered online on TEAMS.
For more information, contact Maria (Pily) Sanchez, Early Steps Family Resource Specialist
954-712-5079
At the NICU Alumni Neighborhood Resource Day, families will gain access to a wealth of resources, insights, and community connections to ensure that families not only survive but thrive beyond their time in the NICU. Neighborhood exhibitors will be joining us from the community and will have resources and swag for families looking for ways to support their NICU Alumni!
Nuts & Bolts of Self-determination Skill Building
Students who have self-determination skills have a stronger chance of being successful by addressing the need for self-determination skills among adolescents, including some of the major components of self-determination, which are knowledge of self and others, personal management, effective communication, self-advocacy, and Advocacy within systems, decision-making, goal setting & problem-solving. These experiences help a young person test his or her strengths as a self-advocate. Adult outcomes for the students were assessed using a scale completed by parents.
Join us on the Family STAR FaceBook page on 01/23/25 @ 7:00 pm for this insightful webinar.
Parents as Leaders-Part 1 of 4 : Understanding How to Advocate for Your Child
This four-part series examines how parents and caregivers can become advocates and find support. Topics in the series include Understanding How to Advocate for Your Child, Parents Guide to Local, State, and National Resources, Sharing Your Story, and Parents as Change Agent. In Part 1, we will examine:
When?
Monday, Dec 2, 2024, 06:30 PM
You are invited to join us on Friday, November 15th, at 1:00 PM EST for an engaging AI-focused presentation on Differentiated Instruction, also known as Differentiated Learning. Participants will explore how artificial intelligence and today’s technology impact teaching and support the development of literacy, language, reading, and writing skills. This session will provide fun, practical AI-driven methods that can be adapted to children of any age and learning preference, equipping educators, parents, and caregivers with innovative tools to support every child’s unique learning journey. We hope you can join us for this exciting and informative event.
Join Parent Training Specialist, Miss Glenesha Milner, for an in-depth discussion on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) live on Facebook at 1 PM EST throughout October and November.
It’s a Great IDEA: Module #4 – The Right of Students with Disabilities to an Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), children with disabilities are entitled to a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE), which includes the creation of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). This module will explore the criteria for qualifying for these specialized, tailored educational services. Participants will learn about the various services involved, such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, and special resource room assistance, as well as how a child’s progress is monitored and annual goals are set. This presentation is designed to help participants understand the comprehensive scope of an IEP and how it supports the educational development of children with disabilities. https://www.facebook.com/popinfl
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