Understanding Medicare
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Question – Persuade – Refer
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2023 Action Alert #1
FY24 Executive Budget Proposal to be Presented Feb. 17th
Legal Status: Decisions of Person or Property
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An Evening of Hope
LSU Ag Center 1105 West Port Street, Abbeville, LAPostsecondary Options and LAPIE for People with Disabilities
We’ll learn about Postsecondary Education, also referred to as inclusive Higher Education…
Postsecondary Education Webinar
Join us Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 1:00 pm for a free webinar on Postsecondary Education, also referred to as Inclusive Higher Education. These are programs that provide access to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to postsecondary education. Dr. Gerlinde Beckers, the Professor/Director of Lions Connected at Southeastern Louisiana University, will present information on
Listening Sessions
Lafayette Public Library 6101 Johnston St., Lafayette, LADo you have ideas for how Adult Protective Services may better serve vulnerable & disabled adults within our community? Tell us all about it at one of our upcoming listening sessions! March 9: 2 p.m., Hammond March 24: 9 a.m., Lafayette More sessions to come in April
2023 Gumbo Delta Games
ULM-Brown Stadium 700 University Ave, Monroe, LARegistration required by April 16, 2023
VI Family Fun Day!
Affiliated Blind of LA 409 St. Mary Blvd., Lafayette, LAWe will have ponies, petting zoo, fun jumps, games, jambalaya, cake walk, face painting and so much more! This is a free event for everyone!
A Night to Dream Gala
Blacham Coliseum Lafayette, LouisianaWe are excited to announce that we are having a Night to DREAM Gala sponsored in part by the Junior League of Lafayette and many other generous sponsors!
Parental Rights in Special Education
Breaux Bridge Public Library 205 N Main St, Breaux Bridge, LALA Youth & Young Adults with Disabilities and Special Healthcare Needs Survey
The purpose of this survey is hear from Louisiana youth & young adults, ages 14 – 21 years of age, about how Families Helping Families Centers across Louisiana can support youth and provide programming opportunities where available
Behavioral Health Fair
Tyler Behavioral Health Clinic 302 Dulles Dr., Lafayette, LAThe Acadiana Regional Advisory Council’s Behavioral Health Fair will be taking place at Acadiana Area Human Services District’s Lafayette location (302 Dulles Drive, Lafayette, LA 70506) from 10 AM – 2 PM
Planning for Adulthood
Your High School IEP Questions Answered - You have likely been thinking about and planning for the transition process from high school to adult life for you…
Accomodations vs Modifications
Meeting after meeting, parents and teachers use the words “accommodation” and “modification” almost interchangeably when discussing IEPs and student needs.
Sensory Friendly Science!
UL Lafayette Science Museum 433 Jefferson St, Lafayette, LouisianaIn partnership with the Autism Society of Acadiana, UL Lafayette Science Museum will host families, kids and individuals with special sensory needs for a morning at the museum.
Getting to Know Families Helping Families!
Join us for a presentation to get to know more about Families Helping Families Centers and how they service communities across Louisiana.
Paws & Pages
East Regional Library 215 La Neuville Road, Youngsville, LouisianaBring your child to the library to cuddle up with a pup while practicing reading! Children, ages 4 – 10, can read to certified therapy dogs at Paws & Pages with Pet Partners of Acadiana.
LA FASD Summit
We are thrilled to have a panel of individuals who know first-hand what living with #FASD is like on Saturday morning. Get to know these panelists by reading their bios on our webpage: lsuh.sc/ahFASDsummit2023
How to write ambitious IEP Goals
Join us as we discuss some tips to help you focus on making your child’s IEP as complete as possible to ensure good outcomes
Paws & Pages
East Regional Library 215 La Neuville Road, Youngsville, LouisianaBring your child to the library to cuddle up with a pup while practicing reading! Children, ages 4 – 10, can read to certified therapy dogs at Paws & Pages with Pet Partners of Acadiana.
Pride Acadiana 2023
We all deserve to feel safe NO matter what our sensory processing is. Excited to announce that will be at Pride Acadiana on June 24, 2023 for those that need a little break from it all.Lafayette. LA. Exact Location: TBD. We are looking for volunteers for our space. Sign up coming soon!
Autism Society Class 3 & 4
Mardi Gras Dip & Grape Salad
Volunteers Needed – LA Youth Leadership Forum
The Louisiana Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) UL Campus, Lafayette, LouisianaFrom a self-contained classroom to a full-time job
Catch-up with HDC's Will Johnson for a Families Helping Families of Greater New Orleans coffee break on July 21st!
Autism Society Class 5 & 6
Creole Jambalaya & Louisiana Greedy Girl Ultimate Milkshakes
Back to School Extravaganza
Domingue Recreational CenterEarly Steps Orientation
two sessions: Aug 11th and Sept 15th.
What is Early Steps?
Free Webinar!
Uniquely “U”
AA Comeaux Park 301 A. A. Comeaux Memorial Drive., Abbeville, LAAutism and Peridontal Disease
Come join my next live webinar on September 12. Autism and Periodontal Disease: The Biggest Challenges to Sustainable Oral Health.
Early Steps Orientation – Copy
two sessions: Aug 11th and Sept 15th.
2023 LCTF Speaker Series
Child passenger safety and the effectiveness of looking before you lock!
Educators Retreat on Exceptional Learners – Day 1
Cajun Dome 444 Cajundome Blvd, Lafayette, LA, United StatesThe Council for Exceptional Children has partnered with Families Helping Families, UL Center for Gifted Education, and stakeholders to host a retreat to support administrators, educators, families and more!
Educators Retreat on Exceptional Learners – Day 2
Cajun Dome 444 Cajundome Blvd, Lafayette, LA, United StatesThe Council for Exceptional Children has partnered with Families Helping Families, UL Center for Gifted Education, and stakeholders to host a retreat to support administrators, educators, families and more!
Fathering Together
Family and Youth Service Center 1120 Government Street, Baton Rouge, LouisianaFatherhood Classes are weekly meetings that provide an open dialogue for fathers and father figures to discuss their experiences and challenges in fatherhood.
LIHEAP Assistance
Opelousas and Eunice residents can call starting on Monday, October 2, 2023, at 8 a.m. for Energy Assistance. Call 337-443-6233 to make an appointment.
Life Skills Cafe
On Oct 2nd at 6pm, we'll cover laundry tips, make coffee mug cakes, create vision boards, and more! Open to ages 8 and up. Parents, please stay during the class. Hurry, register now!
Fathering Together
Family and Youth Service Center 1120 Government Street, Baton Rouge, LouisianaFatherhood Classes are weekly meetings that provide an open dialogue for fathers and father figures to discuss their experiences and challenges in fatherhood.
Resource Workshop
St Landry Parish Resource Center 1013 E Creswell Ln, Opelousas, LASt. Landry Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) will be hosting a Resource Workshop at the St. Landry Parish Resource Center on Creswell Lane.
Fathering Together
Family and Youth Service Center 1120 Government Street, Baton Rouge, LouisianaFatherhood Classes are weekly meetings that provide an open dialogue for fathers and father figures to discuss their experiences and challenges in fatherhood.