Tag: Disability Awareness

Understanding Government Benefits-SSI & SSDI

Post author By Jasmine Garcia
Post date January 19, 2023

Man filling in Social Security Disability Claim.

Lisa 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 Cases, Populations
Know Your Rights
Navigating the Denial Process
Resources in Florida

This presentation is presented by Family Network on Disabilities in collaboration with Early Steps Gulf Central. For questions or additional information, contact Nelsy Crowell at 941-957-8202

Registration is required:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqcemvpjwvE9Ae3iIs7cbZpxw4ZJw2yUEZ

Tags Disability Awareness

Children’s Services Council of Broward County SNAC Block Party

Post author By Jasmine Garcia
Post date January 17, 2023

There will be something for everyone at this Special Needs Advisory Coalition Block Party at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.

Adaptability Station – Fashion Show – Music – Hand Cycles – Mindfulness – Shaking and Dancing – Acupressure – Zero Gravity Chairs – Raffles – Performances by our Featured Artists – Interactive stations – Swag Bags!

General admission is FREE through registration.

Tags Disability Awareness, Youth

Preparing for Disasters: MANAGING YOUR FAMILY AND PERSONAL STRESS

Post author By Jasmine Garcia
Post date October 4, 2022

Planning for and surviving through a disaster can be stressful for both you and your family members. Learn tips for recognizing stress in this situation and how to manage those feelings. Resources will be shared.

Registration required to receive zoom link. Please click below to register:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMlduqsqz8jHNzpw_R1C8ttflXlZpDWnB9e

Tags Disability Awareness

Parenting a Child with Mental Health Needs: Systems to Engage Your Child and Family

Post author By Jasmine Garcia
Post date September 6, 2022

A System of Care Is Not a Specific Type of Program

The System of Care approach was developed as a way to better serve children and youth with serious mental health conditions and their families. The goal is to provide children and their families with the services they need in their homes and communities in order to avoid the need for inpatient and residential treatment.

Join us live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FamilySTARFND/

Tags Disability Awareness, Parents, Providers, Youth

Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Special Needs and Inclusion Fair

Post author By Jasmine Garcia
Post date August 25, 2022

Join us for a FREE fun and informative day the whole family will enjoy! Parents can learn more about resources available through disability organizations in Broward County, while kids can participate in a variety of exciting activities.

Signature Grand

6900 West State Road 84

Davie, FL 33317

Tags Disability Awareness, Parents

ADD/ADHD FND PEN & Family STAR Collaboration

Post author By Jasmine Garcia
Post date August 1, 2022

ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) and ADHD spelled out in play letters with paper child cutout

FND PEN is hosting a series of webinars with the Central Florida Autism Community on the last Thursday of every month. We will have a wide variety of topics related to special education, advocacy, and self-care.

This month’s webinar will be on Thursday, September 25th, 2022 from 8:30 pm till 9:30 pm on Zoom. Register in advance to join on zoom. After the workshop, there will be an opportunity to ask questions on zoom.

The guest speaker for this month will Lisa Math, Director of FND Family S.T.A.R.

Workshop Summary

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD) symptoms may begin in childhood and continue into adulthood. ADHD and ADD symptoms, such as hyperactivity, impulsiveness, and inattentiveness, can cause difficulties at home, school, work, or in relationships. You will learn how to spotlight successes for your child and develop accommodations and interventions.

Tags Disability Awareness

Individual and Emergency Healthcare Plan in the IEP and 504

Post author By Jasmine Garcia
Post date July 18, 2022

Children in school systems with healthcare concerns should have additional documents to support their medical needs. An Individualized Education Plan (IEP) should include an Individual Healthcare Plan (IHP) and an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for their specific needs while in the school environment. This presentation will identify what these documents are, what information should be included in them, and will review sample options.

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMocu6trj8vG9XFbhc_wykRTk9HkVEX6Y4j