Parents Offering Parents Information and Networking (POPIN)
Students eligible under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) may be eligible for assistive technology (e.g., text-to-speech, speech-to-text, and spell-checking devices). This presentation will detail how to request an evaluation for assistive technology services and where they can be added to the Individual Education Plan (IEP).
📢 Join Us LIVE!
💻 Assistive Technology & the IEP
📅 Wednesday, July 22
🕔 5:00 PM ET
Did you know that assistive technology can help students with disabilities access their education and achieve greater independence?
Join us as we discuss:
✨ What assistive technology is and who may qualify under IDEA
📝 How to request an assistive technology evaluation
📚 Where assistive technology services and supports can be included in the IEP
💡 Examples of tools like text-to-speech, speech-to-text, and spell-check technology
Whether you're a parent, caregiver, educator, or advocate, this session will provide practical information to help you navigate the process and ensure students receive the supports they need.
Self-determination is a key ingredient for success! Join us as we explore the essential skills that help students become confident, independent, and prepared for adulthood. Whether you're a parent, caregiver, educator, or professional, you'll leave with practical strategies to help young people develop the skills they need to thrive.
This workshop introduces supported decision-making as an alternative to guardianship, empowering individuals with disabilities to make their own informed choices with help from trusted supporters. Participants will explore the legal frameworks surrounding supported decision-making, including updated information from new Florida legislation, and learn how to implement it in various areas of life, such as healthcare, education, and finances. Ideal for families, caregivers, and professionals, this session provides practical tools and real-life examples to support individuals' autonomy and independence.
07/21/2026
📢 Join Us LIVE Today at 1:00 PM!
🛠️ Nuts & Bolts of Self-Determination Skill Building
Self-determination is a key ingredient for success! Join us as we explore the essential skills that help students become confident, independent, and prepared for adulthood.
In this Facebook Live, we'll discuss:
• 🌟 Building self-awareness and confidence
• 🗣️ Effective communication and self-advocacy
• 🎯 Goal setting and decision-making
• 🧩 Problem-solving and navigating everyday systems
• 💡 How these skills support positive outcomes for youth
Whether you're a parent, caregiver, educator, or professional, you'll leave with practical strategies to help young people develop the skills they need to thrive.
Nuts and Bolts Nuts and Bolts
Please join us NOW as we present an AI version of our webinar, "Alternative Dispute Resolution in Special Education".
Sometimes, parents disagree with the school district about their child and special education. When you disagree or feel that the school is not meeting its legal obligations, 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 conflict. This presentation has information about:
1. Informal ways to resolve differences.
2. Formal options offered by the State.
3. Preparing and communicating your concerns.
07/20/2026
Join our Prent Training Coordinator, Josefina Gonzalez, on Facebook Live! Learn how Supported Decision-Making helps individuals with disabilities make their own informed choices while receiving support from trusted people—without giving up their rights through guardianship. We'll also cover Florida's updated laws, practical strategies, and real-life examples to promote independence and self-determination. **📅 Tuesday, July 21, 2026 | 🕛 12:00 PM (ET) | 📍 Facebook Live.** We hope to see you there!
Supported Decision-Making Supported Decision-Making
Family Network on Disabilities (FND) was founded in 1985 by a group of parents of children with disabilities who came together for mutual support and information-sharing. FND is a grassroots organization for persons with disabilities and their families that is family-centered and family-driven. This presentation will inform participants of all of the FND programs offering free help and information to families of students with disabilities and the professionals that serve them.
07/20/2026
📢 Join us today on Facebook Live!
Learn how Family Network on Disabilities (FND) provides free information, training, and support** to families of children and youth with disabilities from birth through age 26. During this session, you'll discover our Florida PTI Centers, how to access our interactive webinars, and the many free resources available to help your family. **📅 Monday, July 20, 2026 | ⏰ 5:00 PM (ET) | 📍 Facebook Live** We hope you'll join us!
FND Overview FND Overview
07/19/2026
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