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 BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20261101T020000Z TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20250810T111610Z TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1889-1736 DTSTAMP:20260507T111610Z SUMMARY:HANO Autism Awareness Resource Fair and Fun Day LOCATION: ORGANIZER;CN=Liz Dumas:MAILTO:ldumas@fhfjefferson.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T130000 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=TEXT/HTML:&nbsp\; CATEGORIES:FHF in the Community URL;VALUE=URI:https://fhfofgno.org/mc-events/hano-autism-awareness-resource -fair-and-fun-day?mc_id=1889 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1852-1701 DTSTAMP:20260507T111610Z SUMMARY:Disability Awareness Day/\"From Advocacy to Policy to Impact\" LOCATION: ORGANIZER;CN=Liz Dumas:MAILTO:ldumas@fhfjefferson.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20260504 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20260505 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=TEXT/HTML:Monday\, May 4\, 2026 Louisiana State Capitol Baton Rouge\, LA “From Advocacy to Policy to Impact” The Split Second Foundation and the Governor's Advisory Council on Disability Affairs w ill co-host the annual Disability Awareness Day at the Louisiana State C apitol. This event will enable disability based organizations to meet and interact with legislators\, the Governor’s Advisory Council on Disabilit y Affairs\, and&hellip\; CATEGORIES:Disability Meetings URL;VALUE=URI:https://fhfofgno.org/mc-events/disability-awareness-day-from- advocacy-to-policy-to-impact?mc_id=1852 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1864-1713 DTSTAMP:20260507T111610Z SUMMARY:Your Rights in Special Education LOCATION: ORGANIZER;CN=Liz Dumas:MAILTO:ldumas@fhfjefferson.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T120000 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-5?mc_id=1864 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1865-1714 DTSTAMP:20260507T111610Z SUMMARY:Planning for Adulthood: Part 1 LOCATION: ORGANIZER;CN=Liz Dumas:MAILTO:ldumas@fhfjefferson.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T140000 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=TEXT/HTML:Planning for Adulthood: Part 1 - In this train ing we will discuss the process for planning to move from high school to a dulthood when you have an IEP\, age of majority and decision-making\, post -secondary education options and employment. Join us for this important 2- part series. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenters: Maryury Templet/Karen Scallan \,  FHF of GNO&hellip\; CATEGORIES:Trainings URL;VALUE=URI:https://fhfofgno.org/mc-events/planning-for-adulthood-part-1- 2?mc_id=1865 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1866-1715 DTSTAMP:20260507T111610Z SUMMARY:When You and the School Disagree LOCATION: ORGANIZER;CN=Liz Dumas:MAILTO:ldumas@fhfjefferson.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T120000 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-5?mc_id=1866 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1867-1716 DTSTAMP:20260507T111610Z SUMMARY:Planning for Adulthood: Part 2 LOCATION: ORGANIZER;CN=Liz Dumas:MAILTO:ldumas@fhfjefferson.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T140000 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=TEXT/HTML:Planning for Adulthood: Part 2 - In part 2 of this 2-part series we will take on finances\, living independently\, healt hcare in adulthood and recreation and living a fulfilling life for individ uals with exceptionalities. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenters: Maryury Temple t/Karen Scallan\,  FHF of GNO Audience: Parents\, Caregivers\, and Profes sionals working with students with disabilities or&hellip\; CATEGORIES:Trainings URL;VALUE=URI:https://fhfofgno.org/mc-events/planning-for-adulthood-part-2- 2?mc_id=1867 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1868-1717 DTSTAMP:20260507T111610Z SUMMARY:The Bridge from High School to Postsecondary Services LOCATION: ORGANIZER;CN=Liz Dumas:MAILTO:ldumas@fhfjefferson.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T120000 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=TEXT/HTML:The Bridge from High School to Postsecondary S ervices - In this webinar\, we will discuss the IEP process that is in pla ce to help students move from High School to post-secondary education and other related services. We will also provide an overview of programs and r esources available to students entering post-secondary life. Venue: Zoom W ebinar&hellip\; CATEGORIES:Trainings URL;VALUE=URI:https://fhfofgno.org/mc-events/the-bridge-from-high-school-to -postsecondary-services-12?mc_id=1868 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1869-1718 DTSTAMP:20260507T111610Z SUMMARY:Preparing for Work\, Part 4: Resources to Support Work Skills Devel opment LOCATION: ORGANIZER;CN=Liz Dumas:MAILTO:ldumas@fhfjefferson.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T120000 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=TEXT/HTML:Preparing for Work\, Part 4: Resources to Supp ort Work Skills Development - In the final part of this 4-part series\, we will look at a variety of resources available to assist families\, educat ors\, and other professionals who work with youth and young adults with di sabilities develop the skills necessary to seek\, obtain\, and keep employ ment.&hellip\; CATEGORIES:Trainings URL;VALUE=URI:https://fhfofgno.org/mc-events/preparing-for-work-part-4-reso urces-to-support-work-skills-development?mc_id=1869 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1870-1719 DTSTAMP:20260507T111610Z SUMMARY:No More Summer Slide LOCATION: ORGANIZER;CN=Liz Dumas:MAILTO:ldumas@fhfjefferson.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T120000 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=TEXT/HTML:No More Summer Slide - Summer is the perfect t ime for students of all ages to relax\, but it’s also a time when learni ng about loss and regression can occur. The “summer slide” can happen when children do not engage in educational activities during the summer mo nths. This training will provide you with strategies and&hellip\; CATEGORIES:Trainings URL;VALUE=URI:https://fhfofgno.org/mc-events/no-more-summer-slide-17?mc_id= 1870 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1890-1737 DTSTAMP:20260507T111610Z SUMMARY:NOLA Connects Career Fair LOCATION: ORGANIZER;CN=Liz Dumas:MAILTO:ldumas@fhfjefferson.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T130000 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=TEXT/HTML:&nbsp\; CATEGORIES:FHF in the Community URL;VALUE=URI:https://fhfofgno.org/mc-events/nola-connects-career-fair?mc_i d=1890 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1850-1700 DTSTAMP:20260507T111610Z SUMMARY:2nd Quarterly GACDA Meeting LOCATION: ORGANIZER;CN=Liz Dumas:MAILTO:ldumas@fhfjefferson.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T153000 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=TEXT/HTML:The Governor's Advisory Council on Disability Affairs held its First Quarterly meeting of 2026. Discussions included: GA CDA Subcommittees GODA's Annual Report Program Presentations Agency Update s Open floor discussions The 2nd quarterly GACDA meeting is scheduled for Wednesday\, May 20\, 2026 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM 4th Floor Press Room in the S tate Capitol Please note&hellip\; CATEGORIES:Disability Meetings URL;VALUE=URI:https://fhfofgno.org/mc-events/2nd-quarterly-gacda-meeting?mc _id=1850 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1871-1720 DTSTAMP:20260507T111610Z SUMMARY:IEPs\, Behavior and Discipline LOCATION: ORGANIZER;CN=Liz Dumas:MAILTO:ldumas@fhfjefferson.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T120000 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=TEXT/HTML:IEPs\, Behavior and Discipline - The title say s it all! In this training webinar we will talk about the Individualized E ducation Program (IEP) process\, functional behavior assessments\, and dis ciplinary issues in school. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presenter: Maryury Templet /Karen Scallan\, FHF of GNO Co-Host: Mylinda Elliott and Wallace Johnson\, FHF of SWLA Audience: Parents\, Caregivers\, and&hellip\; CATEGORIES:Trainings URL;VALUE=URI:https://fhfofgno.org/mc-events/ieps-behavior-and-discipline-2 ?mc_id=1871 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1845-1695 DTSTAMP:20260507T111610Z SUMMARY:Youth/Young Adult Hangout LOCATION: ORGANIZER;CN=Liz Dumas:MAILTO:ldumas@fhfjefferson.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260522T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260522T190000 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=TEXT/HTML:&nbsp\; CATEGORIES:FHF Youth Virtual Hangout URL;VALUE=URI:https://fhfofgno.org/mc-events/youth-young-adult-hangout-4?mc _id=1845 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1808-1663 DTSTAMP:20260507T111610Z SUMMARY:Memorial Day Holiday - Office Closed LOCATION: ORGANIZER;CN=Liz Dumas:MAILTO:ldumas@fhfjefferson.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20260525 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago;VALUE=DATE:20260526 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=TEXT/HTML:Office Closed CATEGORIES:Office Closure URL;VALUE=URI:https://fhfofgno.org/mc-events/memorial-day-holiday-office-cl osed-9?mc_id=1808 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1872-1721 DTSTAMP:20260507T111610Z SUMMARY:Introduction to Special Education LOCATION: ORGANIZER;CN=Liz Dumas:MAILTO:ldumas@fhfjefferson.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260526T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260526T120000 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=TEXT/HTML:Introduction to Special Education – Is your child struggling in school? 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 s trong foundation on which to build future knowledge. You will learn about the philosophy&hellip\; CATEGORIES:Trainings URL;VALUE=URI:https://fhfofgno.org/mc-events/introduction-to-special-educat ion-51?mc_id=1872 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1874-1722 DTSTAMP:20260507T111610Z SUMMARY:All Hazards Emergency Prep for People w/Disabilities Part 1 LOCATION: ORGANIZER;CN=Liz Dumas:MAILTO:ldumas@fhfjefferson.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T120000 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=TEXT/HTML:All Hazards Emergency Prep for People w/Disabi lities Part 1- In this webinar\, we will focus on preparing to leave your home on a moment’s notice. What will you need to take if you must get ou t quickly in case of fire or another emergency. Venue: Zoom Webinar Presen ter: Karen Scallan\, FHF of GNO Audience: Parents\,&hellip\; CATEGORIES:Trainings URL;VALUE=URI:https://fhfofgno.org/mc-events/all-hazards-emergency-prep-for -people-w-disabilities-part-1?mc_id=1874 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR