Events in August 2026
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July 27, 2026 |
July 28, 2026(1 event) – Getting Involved! How to Let your Voice be Heard! - As an individual with an exceptionality or family member, knowing how to speak up effectively is critical. There are many ways to get involved and lots of organizations to help. This can be done through education, outreach, and grassroots organizing. Join us to learn the basics on how to become effective in working for systems change and which organizations are here to support you along the way. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenters: Maryury Templet/Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals working with students with disabilities or complex medical needs. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. |
July 29, 2026 |
July 30, 2026(1 event) – Do you or your loved one have a Medicaid Waiver service? Are you interested in becoming the employer for your waiver service workers or Direct Support Workers? Did you know you can pay them a higher hourly rate than if they were with an agency? Join us on July 28th to learn what Self-Directing your Medicaid Waiver services means, your rights, the perks, the down sides and the responsibilities. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenter: Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals working with individuals with exceptionalities or complex medical needs, Support Coordinators, Agency staff. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. |
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August 5, 2026 |
August 6, 2026(1 event) – Your Rights in Special Education - Join us as we discuss the rights that parents and students have when it comes to special education and related services, such as parental participation, access to education records, informed consent, prior written notice, your right to disagree with school, and more. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenter: Maryury Templet/Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO Co-Host: Wallace Johnson & Mylinda Elliott, FHF Southwest Louisiana Audience: Parents, self-advocates, or professionals working with students with disabilities or complex medical needs. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Your Rights in Special Education |
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August 10, 2026 |
August 11, 2026(2 events) – When You and the School Disagree - Join us to learn more about Louisiana’s Special Education dispute resolution options and what to do when you disagree with the school regarding special education services. We will discuss different informal and formal dispute resolution options offered by the Louisiana Department of Education, and how to request them. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenters: Maryury Templet/Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO Co-Host: Dianthe' Rose, Northshore FHF Audience: Parents, self-advocates, or professionals working with students with disabilities or complex medical needs. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. When You and the School Disagree – Getting and Keeping Your First Job - Getting and then keeping a job for someone with a disability can be tough. This training will go over why work is important, challenges for youth, the labor market, disability disclosure, accommodations and more. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenters: Maryury Templet/Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO Co-Host: Kylie Grizzaffi, Bayou Land FHF Audience: Parents, students and self-advocates, and professionals working with students with exceptionalities or complex medical needs. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Getting and Keeping Your First Job |
August 12, 2026 |
August 13, 2026(1 event) – Introduction to Work, Part 1: Key Resources & Skills - In this introduction to the 4-part series, we will explore what you and the school can do to support youth work and career readiness skills for successful employment. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenter: Maryury Templet/Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO Co-Host: Pam Carey, FHF at the Crossroads of Louisiana Audience: Parents, self-advocates, or professionals working with students with disabilities or complex medical needs. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Introduction to Work, Part 1: Key Resources & Skills |
August 14, 2026 |
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August 17, 2026 |
August 18, 2026(1 event) – Introduction to Work, Part 2: Key Laws - Join us for Part 2 of this series, where we will discuss the key laws protecting future workers who have exceptionalities, such as The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act, as well as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenter: Maryury Templet/Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO Co-Host: Brenda Bares, FHF of Acadiana Audience: Parents, self-advocates, or professionals working with students with disabilities or complex medical needs. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Introduction to Work, Part 2: Key Laws |
August 19, 2026 |
August 20, 2026(1 event) – Introduction to Work, Part 3: Skills Needed to Work Independently: In Part 3 of this 4-part series, we will focus on nine key skill areas needed to find employment, with an explanation about each skill. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenter: Maryury Templet/Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO Audience: Parents, self-advocates, or professionals working with students with disabilities or complex medical needs. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Introduction to Work, Part 3: Skills Needed to Work Independently |
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August 24, 2026 |
August 25, 2026(2 events) – Introduction to Work, Part 4: An Overview of Resources to Support the Development of Skills - In the final part of this 4-part series, we will look at a variety of resources available to assist families, educators, and other professionals who work with youth and young adults with disabilities develop the skills necessary to seek, obtain, and keep employment. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenter: Maryury Templet/Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO Co-Host: Konstance Causey/Hope Miller, FHF of Northeast Louisiana Audience: Parents, self-advocates, or professionals working with students with disabilities or complex medical needs. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Introduction to Work, Part 4: An Overview of Resources to Support the Development of Skills – Laws Protecting Students with Exceptionalities - Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are laws that protect students with exceptionalities. They prohibit schools from singling out students with exceptionalities in inappropriate ways or ways that identify their exceptionality. Join us and learn about your child’s important protections under these laws. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenter: Maryury Templet/Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO Co-Host: Ester Wilson, FHF Region 7 Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals working with students with disabilities or complex medical needs. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Laws Protecting Students with Exceptionalities |
August 26, 2026 |
August 27, 2026(1 event) – Louisiana's Bullying Prevention Law - This law applies to all public school students: regular education and special education. However, there are some significant implications that need to be considered when a student with a disability is involved. Presenters: Maryury Templet/Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO Co-Host: Cynthia Chesterfield, FHF of Greater Baton Rouge Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals working with students with disabilities or complex medical needs. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Louisiana's Bullying Prevention Law |
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August 31, 2026 |
September 1, 2026(2 events) – Your Rights in Special Education - Join us as we discuss the rights that parents and students have when it comes to special education and related services, such as parental participation, access to education records, informed consent, prior written notice, your right to disagree with school, and more. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenter: Maryury Templet/Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO Co-Host: Cynthia Chesterfield, FHF of Greater Baton Rouge Audience: Parents, self-advocates, or professionals working with students with disabilities or complex medical needs. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Your Rights in Special Education – When You and the School Disagree - Join us to learn more about Louisiana’s Special Education dispute resolution options and what to do when you disagree with the school regarding special education services. We will discuss different informal and formal dispute resolution options offered by the Louisiana Department of Education, and how to request them. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenters: Maryury Templet/Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO Co-Host: Dianthe' Rose, Northshore FHF Audience: Parents, self-advocates, or professionals working with students with disabilities or complex medical needs. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. When You and the School Disagree |
September 2, 2026 |
September 3, 2026(1 event) – Your Guide to IEPs v. 504 Plans – Students with disabilities will often qualify for either an IEP or a 504 Plan – but what is the difference, and is one better than the other? This training will take you through the eligibility process of both plans, the laws that regulate both, the differences in the plans, and parental rights. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenter: Maryury Templet/Karen Scallan, FHF of GNO Co-Host: Pam Carey, FHF at the Crossroads of Louisiana Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals working with students with disabilities or complex medical needs. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Your Guide to IEPs v. 504 Plans |
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