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Coffee Talk on Special Education☕
Event Information
📅 Wednesday August 19, 2026 🕠5:30-6:45 PM 📍101 E. Central Blvd., Orlando, FL 32801 Orlando Public Library Palm Room - Third Floor Join us for a supportive discussion where families can connect, ask questions, and learn more about the Transition IEP. Together, we’ll talk about how the TIEP can help youth with disabilities prepare for life after high school and how families can support their young person in reaching goals related to college, employment, independent living, and the community. ✨ No jargon ✨ No pressure ✨ Just real help for real families Free Event- Families, Caregivers are Welcome!
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An FND Overview
Family Network on Disabilities (FND) was founded in 1985 by a group of parents of children with disabilities who came together for mutual support and information-sharing. FND is a grassroots organization for persons with disabilities and their families that is family-centered and family-driven. This presentation will inform participants of all of the FND programs offering free help and information to families of students with disabilities and the professionals that serve them
Alternative Dispute Resolution in Special Education (ADR)
Sometimes parents disagree with the education professionals on the Eligibility or Individualized Education Plan team about something related to their child and special education. When you disagree or feel that the school is not meeting its legal obligations for your child, there are several ways for parents to resolve these disagreements. It is usually best for everyone involved to work out differences at the lowest possible level with the least amount of conflict. This presentation has information about 1.) Informal ways to resolve differences. 2.) Formal options offered by the State. 3.) Preparing and communicating concerns.
Explore Our Resources
Download our free Special Education Downloadable Resources here to help your child by maximizing their IEP and understanding the special education system. Using the most updated information from the Department of Education. We have broken down complex terms and procedures into understandable images for parents and professionals.
Training in the Community
FND develops partnerships with community agencies to build bridges between families, communities, and schools. And each collaboration has provided a variety of opportunities to share our FND Training, information and resources.
- Many Topics, Including Transition
- For Families, Youth, & Professional Who Serve Them
- In-person & Virtual
- In English, Spanish, & Haitian-Creole
