Events in August 2026
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Your Rights in Special Education Your Rights in Special Education
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August 6, 2026Your 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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When You and the School Disagree When You and the School Disagree
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August 11, 2026When 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 Keeping Your First Job
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August 11, 2026Getting 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
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Introduction to Work, Part 1: Key Resources & Skills Introduction to Work, Part 1: Key Resources & Skills
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August 13, 2026Introduction 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
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Introduction to Work, Part 2: Key Laws Introduction to Work, Part 2: Key Laws
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August 18, 2026Introduction 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
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Introduction to Work, Part 3: Skills Needed to Work Independently Introduction to Work, Part 3: Skills Needed to Work Independently
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August 20, 2026Introduction 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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Introduction to Work, Part 4: An Overview of Resources to Support the Development of Skills Introduction to Work, Part 4: An Overview of Resources to Support the Development of Skills
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August 25, 2026Introduction 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 Laws Protecting Students with Exceptionalities
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August 25, 2026Laws 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
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Louisiana's Bullying Prevention Law Louisiana's Bullying Prevention Law
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August 27, 2026Louisiana'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