July Workshops Delivered by
PEN Youth Advocate Christian
PEN Youth is here to support!
Each week you can access a webinar to strengthen your self advocacy skills and learn tips to become the best you can be!
Schedule of Facebook Live Presentations
July 09, 3:00 pm. CYBER SAFETY
July 16, 3:00 pm. SB 1108/850
July 23, 3:00 pm. Social Networking Dos and Don'ts
July 28, 3:00 pm. Transition Services with Luke Wilson our Parent Training Coordinator
We hope you will join us for the great list of workshops we have coming on Facebook. Click on this link to be taken to the FND Youth FaceBook page to view them on the date and time listed above.
Cyber Safety
Much socialization takes place online in today's world, having an intellectual disability puts some at risk for being a victim to predators. Let’s look at a few simple things you can do to help keep your child safe online and for the youth, let's look at a few things you can do to keep yourself safe!
SB 1108/850
This workshop will discuss two pieces of legislation, Senate Bill 1108 (2013) on exceptional student education and Senate Bill 850 (2014) on persons with disabilities and Florida’s new diploma options.
Social Networking Dos and Don'ts
Once you put something on the Internet you can't get it back, always knowing the right thing to say, post, tweet, stream, can be difficult for any of us. Let's talk about some of the social networking DO’S and DON’TS for youth to consider.
Transition Services with Luke Wilson our Parent Training Coordinator
This presentation provides an overview of the transition planning process for youth with disabilities IEPs. Transition planning is an ongoing process that begins at age 14 to prepare students with disabilities for life after high school. It requires planning, skill development, and network support.
Youth Advocate
Christian is the Youth Advocate for Parent Education Network, the Parent Training Information Center supporting the ten southernmost counties in Florida. Throughout the school system, he had an IEP to support his learning. His mission is to educate and empower students and their families to be Self Advocates.
Email: christian@fndfl.org
Website: fndusa.org
Phone: 800-825-5736
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FNDYOUTH/