The week's events
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Inclusion and the Law
Inclusion and the Law
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August 14, 2023Inclusion and the Law - Why is inclusion of children with disabilities in schools, classrooms, and communities important? This webinar explores that question and the demand for inclusion in federal law.
Venue: Zoom Webinar
Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO; Cynthia Chesterfield, FHF of GBR
Co-Host: FHF of Greater Baton Rouge
Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals working with students with disabilities or special healthcare needs.
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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Anti-Discrimination Laws & Students with Disabilities
Anti-Discrimination Laws & Students with Disabilities
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August 15, 2023Anti-Discrimination Laws & Students with Disabilities - Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are anti-discrimination laws. They prohibit schools from discriminating against students with disabilities. Join us and learn about your child’s important protections under these laws.
Venue: Zoom Webinar
Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO; Mylinda Elliott & Wallace Johnson, FHF of SWLA
Co-Host: FHF of Southwest Louisiana
Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals working with students with disabilities or special healthcare needs.
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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Planning for Adulthood: Your High School IEP Questions Answered
Planning for Adulthood: Your High School IEP Questions Answered
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August 16, 2023Planning for Adulthood: Your High School IEP Questions Answered – You have likely been thinking about and planning for the transition process from high school to adult life for your child for a long time! Learn more about how the IEP and transition supports in high school can help your child prepare for adult life.
Venue: Zoom Webinar
Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO
Sponsor: Tres Doux Foundation
Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals working with students with disabilities or special healthcare needs.
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Planning for Adulthood: Your High School IEP Questions Answered
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All About Tests and Assessments
All About Tests and Assessments
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August 17, 2023All About Tests and Assessments - In this webinar we will answer some frequently asked questions regarding assessments and testing, such as when to have your child evaluated and how to interpret those assessment results.
Venue: Zoom Webinar
Presenters: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO; Cynthia Chesterfield, FHF of GBR
Co-Host: FHF of Greater Baton Rouge
Audience: Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals working with students with disabilities or special healthcare needs.
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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Coffee Break! The 411 on School Health Plans
Coffee Break! The 411 on School Health Plans
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August 18, 2023Coffee Break! The 411 on School Health Plans - Grab a cup of coffee and join us for this brief 15-minute mini-training aimed at answering a single disability-related dilemma. This month Leslie Seals, RN, will join us to talk about the importance of having a school health plan if your child has any underlying medical condition, even if they do NOT have an IEP or a 504 plan.
Venue: Zoom Webinar
Presenter: Leslie Seals, RN
Audience: Parents, self-advocates, or professionals working with students with disabilities or special healthcare needs.
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
