FND Manasota

No cost and LAST day to register. Evening class still has openings but morning class is full. http://bit.ly/registerpmsp or call 941-702-5991

Are you a parent of a child with disabilities or differences in learning?
Do you struggling with navigating the complex world of special education?
Are you unsure if your child is being provided adequate supports and services at their school?
Is your school providing your child with specially designed instruction to meet their unique learning needs?

If you are looking for information, guidance, a second opinion or support through the IEP process FND Manasota can help.

Meet our Parent Advocate Tracie McHugh. She has been providing advocacy in our community for several years and continuously expands her expertise with courses in Wrights Law and COPAA certifications.
Please reach out to us at 941-702-5991

For your family or someone you know? Spread the word.

From Sibling Support Project: Dear Family, Does your child with a disability have a typically-developing brother or sister, age 3-5? The founders of SIBSHOPS, a widely used peer-support program for siblings, have created an app especially for parents and typically-developing children, ages 3-5. The SIBTime app features bedtime stories, brief exercises, a parent forum, and other activities that support young siblings’ well-being. HELP US EVALUATE THE SIBTIME APP AND RECEIVE $75! --Use the app on your smartphone, tablet or computer, once a week for 4-weeks with your 3 to 5-year-old child --Complete 2 surveys TO LEARN MORE … Please contact Melanie Santiago-Ruiz at Influents Innovations. Text or call: 785-282-4986 Email: [email protected] Check out the program flyers for more: SIBTime-Recruit-Spanish http://ow.ly/WUTZ50FJPIu SIBTime-Recruit-English http://ow.ly/rB2x50FJPIw LINK TO BLOG IN BIO!

FREE for a limited time. Register soon before it fills up!
http://bit.ly/registerpmsp

Great Program for Families that have adopted!! Please share.

Easterseals Academy Open House this Saturday June 26th!!

Looking for Respite Workers:
Respite workers provide caregivers of children with disabilities some time for self care. They do this by providing in home care for the special needs child and their siblings so that the caregiver can have a break to take care of their own needs. We know that caregivers that have consistent reoccurring breaks for self care have a more resilient and stable family unit.

You will need to provide up to 8 hours a month for each family in there home. We require respite workers to only take two families but are welcomed to take more if they would like. Your schedule is flexible to meet your needs as well as the families'.

If you want to make a difference and impact the lives of families that have children with disabilities, we are looking for you.

Our need is mostly in Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Palmetto and Parrish at this time.

If you are interested in this opportunity and want to support community please apply below or contact Ginger at (941) 704-9223.

Manatee Parents:

New session of virtual IEP Parent classes offered during ESY. Starts June 9th.

Go to https://www.fndmanasota.org/parent-mentoring-support-registration/ to register now. Limited spots available.

Let your voices be heard...
http://www.esesurvey.com or request a paper survey from your school.

New zoom classes starting on April 6th from 12:30 - 2:30. Reserve your seat now.

Don't miss your chance to learn about IEPs, 504 plans, planning for the future, and more. Limited number of participants in each session for personalized learning from experienced parent advocates. Click below to register.

Parent Mentoring and Support - Virtually Together - FND Manasota Copyright All Rights Reserved © 2021 • Family Network on Disabilities Manasota. The Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center, 1750 17th Street, Building D, Sarasota, FL 34234      (941) 702-5991

Join us! Classes starting soon! Learn all aboit parents being part of the IEP 504 process in public schools, and other things! Email [email protected] ASAP to reserve your seat and get more information.