BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:spatie/icalendar-generator DESCRIPTION:Events from Families Helping Families of Greater New Orleans X-WR-CALDESC:Events from Families Helping Families of Greater New Orleans REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1440M X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1440M BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20251102T020000Z TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T020000Z TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20250720T231130Z TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1854-1703 DTSTAMP:20260416T231130Z SUMMARY:Your Rights in Special Education LOCATION: ORGANIZER;CN=Liz Dumas:MAILTO:ldumas@fhfjefferson.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260402T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260402T120000 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=TEXT/HTML:Your Rights in Special Education - Join us as we discuss the rights that parents and students have when it comes to spe cial education and related services\, such as parental participation\, acc ess to education records\, informed consent\, prior written notice\, your right to disagree with school\, and more. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenter: M aryury Templet/Karen Scallan\, FHF&hellip\; CATEGORIES:Trainings URL;VALUE=URI:https://fhfofgno.org/mc-events/your-rights-in-special-educati on-4?mc_id=1854 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1807-1662 DTSTAMP:20260416T231130Z SUMMARY:Good Friday Holiday - Office Closed LOCATION: ORGANIZER;CN=Liz Dumas:MAILTO:ldumas@fhfjefferson.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20260403 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20260404 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=TEXT/HTML:Office closed CATEGORIES:Office Closure URL;VALUE=URI:https://fhfofgno.org/mc-events/good-friday-holiday-office-clo sed-9?mc_id=1807 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1855-1704 DTSTAMP:20260416T231130Z SUMMARY:When You and the School Disagree LOCATION: ORGANIZER;CN=Liz Dumas:MAILTO:ldumas@fhfjefferson.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T140000 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=TEXT/HTML:When You and the School Disagree - Join us to learn more about Louisiana’s Special Education dispute resolution optio ns and what to do when you disagree with the school regarding special educ ation services. We will discuss different informal and formal dispute reso lution options offered by the Louisiana Department of Education\, and how to request them. Venue:&hellip\; CATEGORIES:Trainings URL;VALUE=URI:https://fhfofgno.org/mc-events/when-you-and-the-school-disagr ee-4?mc_id=1855 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1856-1705 DTSTAMP:20260416T231130Z SUMMARY:Preparing for Work\, Part 3: Skills Needed to Work Independently LOCATION: ORGANIZER;CN=Liz Dumas:MAILTO:ldumas@fhfjefferson.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T120000 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=TEXT/HTML:Preparing for Work\, Part 3: Skills Needed to Work Independently: In Part 3 of this 4-part series\, we will focus on nin e key skill areas needed to find employment\, with an explanation about e ach skill. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenter: Maryury Templet/Karen Scallan\, FHF of GNO Co-Host: Kylie Grizaffi\, Bayou Land FHF Audience: Parents\, s elf-advocates\, or professionals working&hellip\; CATEGORIES:Trainings URL;VALUE=URI:https://fhfofgno.org/mc-events/preparing-for-work-part-3-skil ls-needed-to-work-independently?mc_id=1856 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1884-1732 DTSTAMP:20260416T231130Z SUMMARY:Autism Awareness and Acceptance Family Day LOCATION: ORGANIZER;CN=Liz Dumas:MAILTO:ldumas@fhfjefferson.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T123000 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=TEXT/HTML:&nbsp\; CATEGORIES:FHF in the Community URL;VALUE=URI:https://fhfofgno.org/mc-events/autism-awareness-and-acceptanc e-family-day?mc_id=1884 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1857-1706 DTSTAMP:20260416T231130Z SUMMARY:How to Write Ambitious IEP Goals LOCATION: ORGANIZER;CN=Liz Dumas:MAILTO:ldumas@fhfjefferson.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T120000 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=TEXT/HTML:How to Write Ambitious IEP Goals: Join us as w e discuss tips to help you focus on making your child’s IEP as complete as possible to ensure good outcomes. During this webinar\, we will discuss measurable annual goals and how they are written\, your role as an IEP te am member\, and how to create a&hellip\; CATEGORIES:Trainings URL;VALUE=URI:https://fhfofgno.org/mc-events/how-to-write-ambitious-iep-goa ls-13?mc_id=1857 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1858-1707 DTSTAMP:20260416T231130Z SUMMARY:Accommodations v Modifications LOCATION: ORGANIZER;CN=Liz Dumas:MAILTO:ldumas@fhfjefferson.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T140000 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=TEXT/HTML:Accommodations v. Modifications - These 2 term s are not interchangeable! If understood and used correctly\, these words can greatly impact the success of a child’s educational program. Get ans wers to these questions and more: How can accommodations and modifications help my child in the general education classroom? How are accommodations and modifications included in IEP?&hellip\; CATEGORIES:Trainings URL;VALUE=URI:https://fhfofgno.org/mc-events/accommodations-v-modifications -2?mc_id=1858 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1859-1708 DTSTAMP:20260416T231130Z SUMMARY:Do you Know What Related Services Your Child Receives? LOCATION: ORGANIZER;CN=Liz Dumas:MAILTO:ldumas@fhfjefferson.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T120000 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=TEXT/HTML:Do you Know What Related Services Your Child R eceives? - Children with exceptionalities may be eligible for special educ ation and related services. If they qualify for an Individualized Educatio n Program\, the IEP must contain a statement of the special education\, re lated services and supplementary aids and services to be provided to the c hild. Participants will&hellip\; CATEGORIES:Trainings URL;VALUE=URI:https://fhfofgno.org/mc-events/do-you-know-what-related-servi ces-your-child-receives-2?mc_id=1859 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1886-1733 DTSTAMP:20260416T231130Z SUMMARY:Eckerd's Resource Fair LOCATION: ORGANIZER;CN=Liz Dumas:MAILTO:ldumas@fhfjefferson.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T130000 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=TEXT/HTML:&nbsp\; CATEGORIES:FHF in the Community URL;VALUE=URI:https://fhfofgno.org/mc-events/eckerds-resource-fair?mc_id=18 86 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1887-1734 DTSTAMP:20260416T231130Z SUMMARY:2026 Autism Festival LOCATION: ORGANIZER;CN=Liz Dumas:MAILTO:ldumas@fhfjefferson.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T150000 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=TEXT/HTML:&nbsp\; CATEGORIES:FHF in the Community URL;VALUE=URI:https://fhfofgno.org/mc-events/2026-autism-festival?mc_id=188 7 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1860-1709 DTSTAMP:20260416T231130Z SUMMARY:Get SMART with IEP Goals LOCATION: ORGANIZER;CN=Liz Dumas:MAILTO:ldumas@fhfjefferson.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T120000 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=TEXT/HTML:Get SMART with IEP Goals - Based on an articl e by Pete Wright and Pam Wright entitled “Wrightslaw Game Plan for SMART IEPs\,” this training will help you learn how writing goals with the S. M.A.R.T process is a recipe for success and progress. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenter: Maryury Templet/Karen Scallan\, FHF of GNO Audience: Parents\, Caregivers\, and Professionals&hellip\; CATEGORIES:Trainings URL;VALUE=URI:https://fhfofgno.org/mc-events/get-smart-with-iep-goals-4?mc_ id=1860 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1863-1712 DTSTAMP:20260416T231130Z SUMMARY:Adolescence and Disability: Insights into Physical\, Emotional\, an d Social Development LOCATION: ORGANIZER;CN=Liz Dumas:MAILTO:ldumas@fhfjefferson.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T120000 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=TEXT/HTML: CATEGORIES:Disability Community Events URL;VALUE=URI:https://fhfofgno.org/mc-events/adolescence-and-disability-ins ights-into-physical-emotional-and-social-development?mc_id=1863 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1861-1710 DTSTAMP:20260416T231130Z SUMMARY:Bullying Law in Louisiana LOCATION: ORGANIZER;CN=Liz Dumas:MAILTO:ldumas@fhfjefferson.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T120000 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=TEXT/HTML:Bullying Law in Louisiana - Louisiana’s Bull ying law applies to ALL students.  That means students in both regular ed ucation and special education. Join us to learn about your rights where bu llying is a concern and the significant implications that need to be consi dered when a student with a disability is involved. Venue: Zoom Webinar Pr esenters:&hellip\; CATEGORIES:Trainings URL;VALUE=URI:https://fhfofgno.org/mc-events/bullying-law-in-louisiana?mc_i d=1861 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1844-1694 DTSTAMP:20260416T231130Z SUMMARY:Youth/Young Adult Hangout LOCATION: ORGANIZER;CN=Liz Dumas:MAILTO:ldumas@fhfjefferson.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T190000 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=TEXT/HTML:&nbsp\; CATEGORIES:FHF Youth Virtual Hangout URL;VALUE=URI:https://fhfofgno.org/mc-events/youth-young-adult-hangout-3?mc _id=1844 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1888-1735 DTSTAMP:20260416T231130Z SUMMARY:2026 Celebrate Neurodiversity LOCATION: ORGANIZER;CN=Liz Dumas:MAILTO:ldumas@fhfjefferson.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T150000 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=TEXT/HTML:&nbsp\; CATEGORIES:FHF in the Community URL;VALUE=URI:https://fhfofgno.org/mc-events/2026-celebrate-neurodiversity? mc_id=1888 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1862-1711 DTSTAMP:20260416T231130Z SUMMARY:Getting Involved! How to Let your Voice be Heard! LOCATION: ORGANIZER;CN=Liz Dumas:MAILTO:ldumas@fhfjefferson.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T120000 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=TEXT/HTML:Getting Involved! How to Let your Voice be Hea rd! - As an individual with an exceptionality or family member\, knowing h ow to speak up effectively is critical. There are many ways to get involve d and lots of organizations to help.  This can be done through education\ , outreach\, and grassroots organizing. Join us to learn the&hellip\; CATEGORIES:Trainings URL;VALUE=URI:https://fhfofgno.org/mc-events/getting-involved-how-to-let-yo ur-voice-be-heard?mc_id=1862 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR