Join Family STAR on 04/17/2024 at 6:00 pm on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/FamilySTARFND as we spotlight successes for your child diagnosed with ADHD and discuss accommodations and interventions.
Tag: Disability Awareness
Parents as Leaders-Part 2 of 4 : Parents Guide to Local, State, and National Resources
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 2, we will examine:
- Importance of Utilizing Reliable Resources
- Local Resources
- State Resources
- National Resources
Join us on Facebook Live 02/08 6:15 pm, https://www.facebook.com/FamilySTARFND
Lisa Math, Director of the Family STAR program at Family Network on Disabilities, will share information about how FND can support your family’s needs if you have a child or young adult with special healthcare needs. She will also be sharing about the resources available on the FND website.
*Please note the time of presentation: 11 am Central, 12pm Eastern
Registration required:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtcuiorTwrG9IyXJZ-4jPf3gtVqJrGfnoy
Join us in making 2024 the year of being an educated and empowered parent! We are excited to collaborate with the Parent Education Network, our local Parent Training and Information Center. Together, we will host monthly webinars to provide you with valuable knowledge and tools to become the best advocate for your child.
Please save the date for our first webinar on February 7th, where we will discuss the support and services offered to families in Orange County. We look forward to having you join us in this informative session.
Link to join Webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86166849833
Please join us on January 10th, at 6 PM (EST), as we discuss the first steps after diagnosing a delay or disability in “Beginning the Journey I” webinar.
Each child grows at an individual pace, but research shows that a child’s first three years are the most important time for learning. Getting help early puts your child on the right path toward learning and developing at their full potential.
This training educates families on Early Intervention and how it is provided to support families and caregivers in developing the competence and confidence to help their child learn and develop.
Families of children with disabilities often need to access government benefit programs for medical services. These systems can be confusing and daunting for consumers to navigate. Knowing the basics of the process can alleviate some of the stress in applying for benefits and programs. In this presentation, participants will get a better understanding of the application process for the federal SSDI and SSI programs.
Registration link:https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ek2h7qev367d41f8&oseq=&c=&ch=
Families of children with disabilities often need to access government benefit programs for medical services. These systems can be confusing and daunting for consumers to navigate. Knowing the basics of the process can alleviate some of the stress in applying for benefits and programs. In this presentation, participants will get a better understanding of the application process for the Florida State Medicaid program.
*Note: This is an overview of the application process and will not get into specifics about individual circumstances or cases. Information will be provided to contact the Medicaid professionals to assist further.
Registration link:
http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=hs49vtfab&oeidk=a07ek2h7q9f34cf7023
Starting this September FND PEN will be hosting virtual monthly webinars in collaboration with the Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida.
We will cover a wide variety of topics related to special education, effective communication, resources and much more.
It will be held monthly on the 3rd Wednesday of the month.
Please use this link to register in advance: Registration Link
Starting this September, FND PEN will host a virtual monthly ‘Lunch and Learn’ webinar in collaboration with the Osceola County School District.
We will cover a wide variety of topics related to special education, effective communication, and resources.
Join us on Zoom at 11.30 a.m. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. Click here to register.
Recordings are available on our PEN YouTube Channel.
Or on the Osceola County School District Website.
Children’s eye care needs are different from those of adults. Early diagnosis and treatment of childhood eye diseases and disorders significantly impact your child’s physical, emotional, and social development. Children with certain medical conditions such as intellectual disabilities, developmental delay, Down syndrome, neurofibromatosis, prematurity, or behavioral issues benefit significantly from a comprehensive eye examination by a pediatric ophthalmologist. Join us for a conversation with a pediatric ophthalmologist, Dr. Cristina Fernandez, to discuss these issues and share resources.