FND POPIN

03/18/2026

Join us for an AI overview of IDEA—the federal law that ensures students with disabilities receive appropriate educational services. We’ll explore the 13 disability categories, the four parts of IDEA, and the six key principles that protect student and parent rights.

03/18/2026

Join us for a Facebook Live today with POPIN!

📅 March 18, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM

Learn about the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process and how educators, parents, and IEP team members work together to support students. This session will highlight the importance of parent participation and share helpful tips for writing effective IEP goals and strategies.

Don’t miss this opportunity to build your knowledge and confidence in supporting your child’s education. See you live!

It's a Great IDEA!

03/17/2026

Sometimes parents may disagree with education professionals on the Eligibility or IEP team about their child’s special education. When concerns arise about whether the school is meeting its legal responsibilities, there are several ways to resolve these differences. It is often best to address concerns at the lowest level possible with the least conflict. This presentation covers
• Informal ways to resolve differences
• Formal state options
• How to prepare and communicate concerns effectively

03/16/2026

Families and professionals in Florida are invited to a Postsecondary Transition Planning Webinar on Tuesday, March 31. Learn about graduation pathways and standard diploma options, deferment of a standard diploma, and preparing students for the age of majority. Registration is not required. Join the sessions at the link on the day of the event. Link coming soon!

03/12/2026

Join us for a Facebook Live with Family Network on Disabilities (FND)!

📅 March 25, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM

Learn about FND’s free programs and resources that support students with disabilities, their families, and the professionals who serve them. Founded by parents in 1985, FND continues to support families with information, resources, and guidance.

Don’t miss this chance to discover how FND can help your family or the families you work with. See you live!

FND Overview

03/12/2026

Join us for this presentation on Facebook on March 17 at 5 PM to learn how parents can address disagreements with the Eligibility or IEP team about their child’s special education. We will share
• Informal ways to resolve concerns
• Formal state options
• Tips for preparing and communicating concerns effectively.

AI-ADR

03/08/2026

March 8 is International Women’s Day. At FND, we celebrate the strength, leadership, and compassion of women in our communities and especially the incredible women on our team who are caregivers first and professionals second. We value all the women of FND and honor the impact they make every day for families across Florida.

03/05/2026

Please join our Parent Training Coordinator, Josefina Gonzalez, on Thursday, March 5th, at 5 PM (EST), as we discuss the importance of developing self-determination in students.

Students who develop self-determination skills have a stronger chance of success by focusing on essential abilities needed during adolescence. Key components of self-determination include self-awareness, personal management, effective communication, speaking up for oneself, navigating systems, decision-making, goal setting, and problem-solving. These experiences allow young individuals to explore their strengths in expressing their needs and making informed choices. Adult outcomes for the students were assessed using a scale completed by parents.

03/05/2026

Please join our Parent Training Coordinator, Josefina Gonzalez, on Thursday, March 5th, at 5 PM (EST), as we discuss the importance of developing self-determination in students.

Students who develop self-determination skills have a stronger chance of success by focusing on essential abilities needed during adolescence. Key components of self-determination include self-awareness, personal management, effective communication, speaking up for oneself, navigating systems, decision-making, goal setting, and problem-solving. These experiences allow young individuals to explore their strengths in expressing their needs and making informed choices. Adult outcomes for the students were assessed using a scale completed by parents.

Nuts & Bolts of Self-Determination

03/05/2026

This presentation provides parents with practical tools to help their youth with disabilities learn how to express their needs and make informed decisions. This session focuses on building communication, confidence, and independence in everyday situations. Parents will gain strategies to guide their children in speaking up at school, at home, and in the future.

03/05/2026

Join Parent Resource Coordinator Josefina Gonzalez this Thursday, March 5th at 1 PM (EST) for an informative session titled **“The Nuts and Bolts of Speaking Up.”** 📣 Learn why developing the ability to speak up and advocate is essential for students with disabilities and how these skills can be practiced at home, in school, and in the community. We will also discuss the transition from protections under IDEA and IEPs in school to self-advocacy under Section 504 and the ADA in college, housing, and employment. Don’t miss this important conversation about empowering our youth to understand and advocate for their needs and rights.

Nuts & Bolts of Speaking Up