Jefferson Parish Community Resource Fair In-Person Training Webinars & Facebook LIVE
February 2018 2nd Edition
UPCOMING EVENTS
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February
Jennifer Oberfell
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WE MOVED!
Our family is native to the New Orleans area. Nash is a first grader at Edward Hynes Charter and a straight-A student, Gino is a New Orleans firefighter, and I am a special needs nurse with ReNew Schools. Nash loves Legos, Sonic, MARIO, going to the City Park playground, and of course Mardi Gras. We are actively involved with the Boy Scouts. There are so many organizations and activities out there for our kids. We love participating in the Jefferson Parish Recreation Special Needs Camp, Autism Society of Greater New Orleans, and Crane Rehab. Although Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) plays a big role in our day-to-day activities, we try to get out and be active in the community as much as possible.
Mary Jacob Executive Director Families Helping Families of Greater New Orleans
Effective January 1, 2018, our new location is Families Helping Families of Greater New Orleans Louisiana Parent Training & Information Center 700 Hickory Avenue Harahan, LA 70123 (504) 888-9111 phone (504) 353-2350 fax (800) 766-7736 toll free Website: https://fhfofgno.org/
Effective January 1, 2018 We will discontinue using our trade name of Families Helping Families of Jefferson and return to our legal name of Families Helping Families of Greater New Orleans (FHFofGNO) to reflect our recent expansion in our service delivery area...
Cover Photo : Nash Oberfell, Gino Ascani, and Cici Ascani
Bullying, Community Supports, Counseling, Developmental Disabilities, Early Intervention, Education, Employment, Health Care, Mental Health, Recreation, Service Providers, Social Groups, Support Groups, Transition, Vocational Rehabilitation, and more! DOOR PRIZES will be provided by each exhibitor.
SPECIAL NEEDS TRUST, ABLE ACT, LEGAL STATUS
Pictured are Lauren & Lynn Comeaux
Patrick K Reso, Esq Chehardy Sherman Williams and Steven R. Fischer, ChFC, ChSNC Special Needs Planner
Wednesday February 21, 2018
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Children or adults with disabilities often receive public health benefits, like Medicaid, SSI, and Waiver services due to their disability. Special needs trusts can be prepared to protect these benefits when assets are inherited from family members. You will learn about the importance of special needs trusts, ABLE Accounts, and legal options concerning the age of majority, turning 18 years old, in Louisiana. Join us and be prepared for the future of your loved one with a disability! To register, call 504-888-9111 or visit http://tinyurl.com/yde74h88
Families Helping Families of GNO 700 Hickory Avenue Harahan, LA 70123 Limited Space | MUST RSVP A lite dinner will be provided.
Guest Presenters:
The training provided by Families Helping Families of Greater New Orleans, the Louisiana Parent Training & Information Center, is free and open to the public. We encourage parents of children/adults with disabilities, youth & adults with disabilities, and professionals to attend.
Section 504, Title 11 and Students with Disabilities - Section 504 is a federal law designed to protect the rights of individuals with disabilities in programs and activities that receive Federal financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education (ED). Section 504 states "No otherwise qualified individual with a disability in the United States . . . shall, solely by reason of her or his disability, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance. Learn more about this civil rights law. Date: Friday, February 2, 2018 Time: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Register: http://tinyurl.com/yaexwxno Accommodations vs Modifications - Meeting after meeting, parents and teachers use the words “accommodation” and “modification” almost interchangeably when discussing IEPs and student needs. If understood and used correctly, these words can greatly affect the success of a child’s educational program. Get answers to these questions and more: How can accommodations and modifications help my child in the general education classroom? How is it included in an IEP and which accommodations are provided for state testing? Date: Tuesday, February 6, 2018 Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am Register: http://tinyurl.com/y7p8qu7w Section 504 and Transition: The Bridge from High School to Postsecondary Services - In this webinar, we will assist you to understand the ITP process as it pertains to postsecondary education and other related services. We will also provide an overview of programs and resources available to your child entering postsecondary education or employment. Date: Thursday, February 15, 2018 Time: 10:30 am – 11:30 am Register: http://tinyurl.com/yaqzwn4m Addressing Challenging Behavior - There is often a cycle of failure for students with behavioral challenges. This workshop will focus on interventions for students who exhibit challenging behaviors (e.g. aggression, self-injury, tantrums). Identifying the function of behavior will be discussed with an emphasis on educational strategies that help students learn alternate behaviors that can lead to long-term change. Date: Friday, February 16, 2018 Time: 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Register: http://tinyurl.com/y8ds87zl 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. Date: Tuesday, February 20, 2018 Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am Register: http://tinyurl.com/y6uacpwk IDEA Behavioral Support and Discipline: OSER’s Dear Colleague Letter - This webinar will cover OSEP’s 16-page Dear Colleague Letter on Supporting Behavior of Students with Disabilities, released on August 1, 2016. You will be provided with a handout that features terms and topics mentioned by OSEP in its Dear Colleague letter, as well as terms and topics generally associated with behavior or school discipline issues. Date: Tuesday, February 20, 2018 Time: 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Register: http://tinyurl.com/ybsb7czg Understanding the Importance of Inclusion - Why is the inclusion of children with disabilities in schools, classrooms, and communities important? This webinar answers that question. It explores what inclusion is and is not, who is involved in making meaningful inclusion successful, and its underpinnings in federal law. Date: Wednesday, February 21, 2018 Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am Register: http://tinyurl.com/y7jvdmwb Procedural Safeguards - Since the first federal law dealing with the education of students with disabilities in public schools was passed, legal rights for parents has been an important part of the law. These legal rights for parents are generally referred to as “procedural safeguards”. The purpose of this webinar is to let parents know that they have legal rights and to help them understand what these rights are. Date: Wednesday, February 21, 2018 Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Register: http://tinyurl.com/yd3c83fh Basic Rights in Special Education - Whether you are new to special education or have been involved for a while, this workshop is for you. This presentation provides families with an introduction to their rights and responsibilities as parents of children with special needs under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Parents begin to identify dreams and goals for their children, understand laws and learn advocacy strategies that will help them help their children reach those goals. Date: Thursday, February 22, 2018 Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Register: http://tinyurl.com/y8alfq2l Anatomy of an IEP - Like a biology student, this presentation will dissect the parts of the IEP document and examine their functions individually, learning their meanings and application. It will provide constructive and practical tips to help create an IEP that supports all of the student's needs. We will explore the parent’s role in the IEP process and learn the basics of their child’s right to special education services, the process of developing special education plans, and the parent’s role. Date: Tuesday, February 27, 2018 Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Register: http://tinyurl.com/y76yvqs4
Families Helping Families of Greater New Orleans (FHFofGNO) the Louisiana Parent Training and Information Center (LaPTIC) invites you to join us for our FREE monthly webinars and in-person events. Our trainings provide attendees with important information on a variety of educational topics and supports and services available to individuals with disabilities and their families in the community. If you have any suggestions on how we can improve our services, please call or email our Executive Director, Mary Jacob at 504-888-9111 or mjacob@fhfofgno.org.
e-Learning Mini Modules are formatted for all devices so even if you are at a ball game, dance practice or waiting for your dinner to arrive in a restaurant, you can log onto our website and watch one of our e-Learning Mini Modules in approximately 10 minutes. That's right - you only need about 10 minutes! The following e-Learning Mini Modules are currently available: What do you do when the school calls to pick up your child? What transportation services are available to my child with a disability? How can I prepare for my child's Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meeting? Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Basics What is Least Restricted Environment (LRE)? We hope these are useful to you and happy to be able to add additional ways for families to learn relevant information they need in to get their child the most appropriate education they deserve. CLICK HERE to go to our website and learn more about the e-Learning Modules!
