Events in August 2023
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August 14, 2023(1 event) Inclusion and the LawInclusion and the Law – Inclusion 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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August 15, 2023(1 event) Anti-Discrimination Laws & Students with DisabilitiesAnti-Discrimination Laws & Students with Disabilities – Anti-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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August 16, 2023(1 event) Planning for Adulthood: Your High School IEP Questions AnsweredPlanning for Adulthood: Your High School IEP Questions Answered – Planning 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 |
August 17, 2023(1 event) All About Tests and AssessmentsAll About Tests and Assessments – All 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. |
August 18, 2023(1 event) Coffee Break! The 411 on School Health PlansCoffee Break! The 411 on School Health Plans – Coffee 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. |
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August 21, 2023(1 event) Introduction to Special EducationIntroduction to Special Education – Introduction to Special Education – Do you suspect your child could benefit from special education and related services, or is your child newly evaluated? This overview of Special Education and related services will give you a strong foundation on which to build future knowledge. You will learn about the philosophy of special education, the laws, the evaluation process, and some information about the IEP. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenters: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO; Brenda Bares, FHF of Acadiana Co-Host: FHF of Acadiana 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. |
August 22, 2023(1 event) Parent Rights in Special EducationParent Rights in Special Education – Parent Rights in Special Education - Join us as we discuss the rights that parents have when it comes to their child’s special education and related services:
Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenters: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO; Pam Carey, FHF Crossroads Co-Host: FHF Crossroads Sponsor: SOAR 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. |
August 23, 2023(1 event) When Parents and Schools DisagreeWhen Parents and Schools Disagree – When Parents and Schools Disagree - This training session will delve into Louisiana’s Special Education dispute resolution options and what to do when you disagree with the school regarding your child’s special education services. We will discuss:
Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenters: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO Sponsor: Fish in a Tree 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. |
August 24, 2023(1 event) The Basics of Educational Plans: IEPs v. 504 PlansThe Basics of Educational Plans: IEPs v. 504 Plans – The Basics of Educational Plans: IEPs v. 504 Plans – Students with disabilities will usually 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: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO Sponsor: Epilepsy Alliance of Louisiana 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. |
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August 28, 2023(1 event) Related ServicesRelated Services – Related Services - Children with disabilities are entitled to special education and related services. The IEP must contain a statement of the special education, related services and supplementary aids and services to be provided to the child. Participants will learn several critical elements used to determine what related services a student needs. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenter: Sharon Blackmon, FHF of GNO; Konstance Causey, FHF of NELA Co-Host: FHF of Northeast Louisiana 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. |
August 29, 2023(1 event) OCDD Waiver Supports: The Role of the Support CoordinatorOCDD Waiver Supports: The Role of the Support Coordinator – OCDD Waiver Supports: The Role of the Support Coordinator – Mr. Paul Rhorer, OCDD Waiver Director; Dr. Amy Greer, OCDD Deputy Assistant Secretary – Community Services; and Dr. Brandi Kelly, OCDD Clinical Director; will share information on getting connected to Waiver Services, the role of the Support Coordinator, and how you can drive the coordination of your supports. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenters: Mr. Paul Rhorer, Dr. Amy Greer, Dr. Brandi Kelly Co-Host: FHF of SWLA 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. |
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