Central Florida Early Steps

02/23/2026

Books, Balls, and Blocks-Tuesday, 2/23, 10am-12noon at the W Osceola Library. Central Florida Early Steps has loved being a part of these February events!

02/21/2026

Wonderful program that benefits young children with motor challenges. ❤️

02/21/2026

Great opportunity to learn from adults who are deaf or hard of hearing.

📢 Next Up! 📢

The Parent Empowerment Program will be hosting their online Snapshots next week!

This Panel Discussion on Deafness will be held next week on Thursday, February 26th at 10:00am-11:00am (EST) and 7:45pm-8:45pm (EST)! Register NOW!

What is it like to hear differently? Join our monthly Panel Discussions with adults who are deaf and hard of hearing as they share snapshots of their life experiences. Interpreters provided!

Please use this link to register: https://forms.office.com/r/FmLjdgPtKM

You don't want to miss it! Please share these online Panels with any family, neighbors, friends, co-workers or anyone else that might be interested. Please message us with any questions or concerns. You can register until the day of the event. We look forward to seeing you on Zoom!

02/18/2026

Webinar on Assistive Technology - RSVP https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=2IGqoZd4C0Gish0ZACS3-G7oc1mGa09LhvkvLgT6VA5UQ1NBVk9aRFdGQVo2SE1QMlpaWkRMVUFIWS4u&route=shorturl

Learn How it Can Support Young Children
Learn about FAAST- The FL Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology in Orlando

02/18/2026

All families who have a child in Early Steps is encouraged to register to be a VIP with Nathaniel's Hope...so many benefits and supports.

Hey Florida VIPs! Head over to participating Twistee Treats to get your FREE kiddie cone or small slushee TODAY!

Remember to bring your VIP Membership ID!

⏰1 PM - 10 PM
🗓TODAY Feb 18th
📍Find participating Twistee Treats near you! https://nathanielshope.org/our-programs/twistee-treat-nathaniels-hope-ice-cream-party/

02/17/2026

Confirma tu asistencia con este enlace, https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_GlSynl2Iyx1ksgs8ElkCjOvoq7Y9GyPUWlGjG6gBdpF4XQ/viewform o escanea el código QR del folleto. Evento GRATUITO

Haz preguntas a médicos, terapeutas y profesionales sobre los siguientes temas:
Cardiología; Dermatología; Pediatría del Desarrollo; otorrinolaringología, nariz, garganta; Endocrinología; Genética; GI; Neurología; Cirugía ortopédica; Ortesis; Neumología;
Investigación sobre Trisomía 21; Fisioterapia; Terapia Ocupacional; Intervención temprana; El Programa Hanen; Comportamiento; Red Familiar sobre Discapacidades; ¡Tecnología de Asistencia, Lengua de Señas Americana y mucho más!

02/17/2026

RSVP with this link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_GlSynl2Iyx1ksgs8ElkCjOvoq7Y9GyPUWlGjG6gBdpF4XQ/viewform or scan the QR Code in the flyer. -FREE Event

Ask doctors, therapists, and professionals questions on the following topics:
Cardiology; Dermatology; Developmental Pediatrics; ENT-Ear, Nose, Throat; Endocrinology; Genetics; GI; Neurology; Orthopedic surgery; Orthotics; Pulmonology;
Trisomy 21 Research; Physical Therapy; Occupational Therapy; Early Intervention; The Hanen Program; Behavior; Family Network on Disabilities; Assistive Technology American Sign Language, and much more!

02/17/2026

🩷 Listening and Language Series 💜

Get ready for our next Listening & Language Series Virtual Event!

The Parent Infant Program would like to invite you to attend our next Listening and Language Virtual Series happening on Saturday, February 21st, 2026!

Our Listening and Language Series has 2 sessions:
🔵 9:30am-10:00am (EST) for ages birth to 2 years old: "Baby's First Blocks"
🔵 10:15am-11:00am (EST) for ages 3 to 6 years old: "Noodle Knockout"

Please choose the session best for your child’s development. Each session will pair language development with a fun activity that focuses on listening and speaking skills! Interpreters/Language facilitators provided during each session.

🟫 RSVP for this event NOW by sending us a DM or using this registration link: https://forms.office.com/r/940dwV8Y0K

Space is limited. Please reach out to us with any questions or concerns! This cut off date for registration is to ensure all materials arrive in time for the event. Please email westj@fsdbk12.org for more information or with any questions.

The Parent Infant Program’s Listening and Language Series is FREE and open to all families of children currently registered in the Florida School for the Deaf & the Blind’s Parent Infant Program: Deaf & Hard of Hearing. Not enrolled in our program? Reach out to us today! Interpreters/language facilitators will be provided during the event.

Please note: Our Listening & Language Virtual Series is DIFFERENT than our Virtual ASL Literacy Series. These are separate events with separate registration links. Thank you.

02/16/2026

JOY!

02/14/2026

The registration is free for every family in Early Steps and the conference is in Orlando. (Hotel is not free. The lottery for free rooms is only for families living more than 50 miles from the event.) Central Florida is lucky to have such an incredible educational and networking event right here, every year.

Since 1998, The Annual Family Café has brought Floridians with all types of disabilities together for three days of information, training, and networking each June. With a great range of individual breakout sessions, a packed Exhibit Hall with dozens of vendors, and a series of special events inclu...

02/14/2026