Tag: Parents

Understanding Government Benefits

Post author By Jasmine Garcia
Post date January 19, 2023

Lisa Math, Director of Family S.T.A.R. program of Family Network on Disabilities, will share information about Florida Medicaid. This knowledge will help you be better informed as a parent/caregiver of a loved one with a disability. Learn about the following:

The Application Process
Eligibility for Special Cases, Populations
Other Medical Service Providers
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 required:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcuf–trzkpGtYmill18Wd33tuohKH7gSKJ

Tags Disability Awareness, Parents

Parenting a Child with Exceptional Needs: Being the Best YOU for Your Child and Family

Post author By Jasmine Garcia
Post date December 20, 2022

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This ONLINE 4-part workshop series will help parents and caregivers understand their child’s development and how to support their exceptional needs. Parents and caregivers are not immune to the stress of caregiving. This workshop will give participants the strategies and resources they need to support their own wellness in order to be a strong parent and advocate for their child.

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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

Resolución alternativa de Disputas

Post author By Jasmine Garcia
Post date August 25, 2022

Los invitamos a que se unan a la entrenadora de padres Josefina Gonzalez por FBLive en Español. A veces, los padres no están de acuerdo con el distrito escolar sobre algo relacionado con su hijo y la educación especial. Cuando no está de acuerdo o siente que la escuela no está cumpliendo con sus obligaciones legales, hay varias formas en que los padres pueden resolver estos desacuerdos. Por lo general, es mejor para todos los involucrados resolver las diferencias al nivel más bajo posible con la menor cantidad de conflicto. Esta presentación tiene información sobre:

1.) Formas informales de resolver las diferencias.

2.) Opciones formales que ofrece el Estado.

3.) Preparar y comunicar sus inquietudes.

Tags Parents

Resolución alternativa de Disputas

Post author By Jasmine Garcia
Post date August 25, 2022

1.) Formas informales de resolver las diferencias.

2.) Opciones formales que ofrece el Estado.

3.) Preparar y comunicar sus inquietudes.

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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.

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6900 West State Road 84

Davie, FL 33317

Tags Disability Awareness, Parents

Understanding SSI/SSDI

Post author By Jasmine Garcia
Post date August 25, 2022

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) written on a paper.

This presentation will highlight information on understanding the application, eligibility for special cases and populations, and how to navigate denials.

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

Tags Early Childhood 0-3, High School, Parent Involvement, Parents, Providers

Back to School; What you need to know about IEP and IHP

Post author By Jasmine Garcia
Post date August 25, 2022

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If you have a child with educational and medical needs, this presentation is a must!

This presentation will give you the information you need to understand your child’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) as well as how to incorporate an Individual Healthcare Plan (IHP) and Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for special needs in the school environment. You can’t afford to miss this!

This presentation will be held on Zoom. Registration required. Click this link to register. https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kfuygqT4pHdaPNSUwnwoXi6XGGAV3hWt9

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It’s a Great IDEA Webinar Series

Post author By Jasmine Garcia
Post date August 17, 2022

Join on Facebook Live Uplifting Black Families at FND for a series of Lunch and Learn information sessions on three (3) of IDEA’s six (6) major principles, focusing on student’s rights and the responsibilities of public school to children with disabilities.

Right to Evaluation: August 17, 2022

Parent Participation: August 24, 2022

Procedural Safeguards: August 31, 2022

Tags idea, Parent Involvement, Parents

It’s a Great IDEA Webinar Series

Post author By Jasmine Garcia
Post date August 17, 2022

Right to Evaluation: August 17, 2022

Parent Participation: August 24, 2022

Procedural Safeguards: August 31, 2022

Tags idea, Parent Involvement, Parents

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