Family Network on Disabilities of Broward County, Inc.

07/03/2025

Quick Question for Parents: Did your child’s school fully implement their IEP last year?

❗ If not, make a list on:
➡️ Where accommodations weren’t followed
➡️ Missed service minutes
➡️ Communication issues
➡️ Lack of progress
➡️ Data you didn't understand

Being aware now = advocating stronger later! 💪




Think you might need a hand with this process? We’re here for you!
[email protected]
754-444-6550

06/30/2025

https://people.com/boy-with-autism-drowned-bathtub-murder-stepdad-hyperthermia-montana-11763756

Lana Harasymczuk allegedly told police her son was alone in the bathroom when he drowned, but changed her story when the medical examiner determined the boy's manner of death to be homicide

05/25/2025

As the school year winds down, we encourage you to pull out your child’s IEP and review their academic testing throughout the school year. All children, regardless of their disability, should make meaningful progress in school. Review data, such as:

- PM1, PM2, & PM3
- I-Ready results
- STAR testing
- End of course exams

Did they make progress? Did the scores go up meaningfully? Does your child have the behavior support that they need in the classroom? Are they being kept out of inclusive classrooms?

We are here to help!
FND of Broward is funded by the Children’s Services Board of Broward County and have advocates with decades of experience.

754-444-6550
[email protected] 

05/21/2025

Great job by Nancy Torres of Family Network on Disabilities for putting together a fabulous resource fair! We were excited to be there and meet so many wonderful parents ❤️

05/15/2025

New iOS 19 will have lots of new accessibility features!

iOS 19 - New Features Confirmed by Apple! | iOS 19 Accessibility Features Apple has just unveiled more than 25 new accessibility features coming to the iPhon...

05/14/2025

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A home health nurse in Florida has been arrested after allegedly abusing an 18-year-old disabled woman in her care.

05/11/2025

Don’t miss out on accessing resources found here in Broward County!

This event celebrates community connections to summer and year-round programs and services available to students of all ages with different abilities and their families.

Family Network on Disabilities of Broward County, Inc. will be there - stop by our table to learn more about how you can access advocacy services at your IEP meetings.

Date: Tuesday, May 20th, 2025
Time: From 4 pm to 7 pm
Location: Arthur Ashe Campus. 1701 Northwest 23rd Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311

Register here or just stop by:
https://forms.gle/eCiKZJLcSwD4EgaX8

05/10/2025

Many still consider the word a disability slur, and while its use has percolated in the comedy world for years, only recently has it — and discussion of its return — become more common.

04/09/2025

https://www.educatorstechnology.com/2022/07/a-handy-chart-featuring-over-30-ipad.html?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR5dfi7Terlhp5OXKbPfgkTy8O8_Fd4cvqlYJyQT74zClSVP4373iNbBNxVhmQ_aem_duqEUudKUShe2CoIZTg_mg

Students with special needs can sometimes face challenging problems that disrupt their learning process which is why, as teachers and parents, we need to make sure we are equipped with the right pedagogical tools and strategies to help this group of learners thrive and shine. In today’s post I am ...

04/05/2025

April is Autism Acceptance Month, and this episode of Your South Florida explores how our South Florida community is supporting people on the spectrum—throug...