ON THE HORIZON, IEP events tomorrow and Thursday!

Upcoming events from Autism Connections and Family Empowerment

October 17, 2023

Please read the Autism Waiver announcement below if you are looking for waiver information. Applications will not be accepted outside of the Open Interest Period, which is October 16 - October 31. Please contact us at autismconnections@pathlightgroup.org if you have any questions about the process and we can help!

We also are offering two IEP webinars this week - Wednesday and Thursday!

ANNOUNCEMENT: DDS Autism Waiver Service Program (AWP) Open Interest Period 2023

The 2023 Children’s Autism Waiver Open Request Period information and application forms are available on the DDS website. The 2023 open request period runs from October 16 through October 31, 2023. Applications will be accepted during this period only. View more information regarding the waiver, the DDS letter to families or download applications in multiple languages. If you have questions about the waiver or would like assistance filling out the application, please contact us at autismconnections@pathlightgroup.org and we will do our best to answer all your questions!

WEBINAR

Understanding the IEP

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

ZOOM

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Participants: Parents of school age children, caregivers, self advocates and professionals

Join Nancy Farnsworth, our Educational Advocate and Information & Resources Manager, for this free training about developing the IEP. Nancy's expertise is in creating IEPs for students with autism. Exclusive complimentary individual sessions with Nancy (limited availability) will begin to be scheduled for November and will be explained during this webinar.

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WEBINAR

Basic Rights Training with MAC

Thursday, October 19, 2023

ZOOM

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Participants: parents, caregivers, self advocates and professionals who want to support students in receiving available supports and services

Basic Rights Training will provide an overview regarding the special education requirements of students with disabilities and the supports and services they are entitled to in order to receive a free and appropriate public education. This workshop addresses legal standards, the special education process, parent and student participation rights, evaluation rights and the range of compensatory services still available.

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Family Empowerment and Autism Connections Trainings

If you would like to attend any of these future trainings, please email the program and let us know. We will ensure you receive registration links when they become available.

Autism Connections