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PTI Nebraska discusses early intervention, special education, health care needs and other topics parents of children with disabilities might encounter.

PTI Nebraska

Nebraska, USA


    • Mar 3, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 15m AVG DURATION
    • 9 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Talking Special Needs

    Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) with Lupe Stevens

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2023 22:34


    In this episode, Sharon interviews Lupe Stevens, Project Director at Nebraska VR.  This podcast provides an overview of available services from Nebraska Vocational Rehabilitation (VR), beginning at age 14.  Sharon also covers frequently asked questions from parents.

    Parent Ambassador Program

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2022 18:15 Transcription Available


    Ilissa Fern from the Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative talks about they're Parent Ambassador Program, a year-long leadership and advocacy program for parents of early learners in Nebraska.  The goal of this program is to develop parent leaders and support them in advocating for their children, themselves, and their communities.  Applications are being accepted until the end of July 2022 so listen and apply today!

    Transition IEP Meeting Agenda

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2022 16:15 Transcription Available


    An overview of what an agenda for a transition IEP meeting could include.

    Parents Changing Systems

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 18:00 Transcription Available


    Today's episode will discuss how parents of children with special needs can help change systems.   This podcast will provide an overview on different kinds of groups parents might wish to be part of as well as discuss leadership opportunities at the local, regional, state and federal levels.

    DD Waiver Information for Transition Aged Students

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 11:27 Transcription Available


    In this episode, Lisa will provide an explanation of the DD Waiver (Developmental Disability Waiver), talk about how to apply, discuss what services are offered and go over who qualifies.

    What Is Early Intervention?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 14:47 Transcription Available


    In this episode we will talk about early intervention in Nebraska, the Early Development Network program and  why early intervention is important for infants and toddlers with disabilities and health care needs.  

    Graduation Options for Students with Disabilities in Nebraska

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 12:13 Transcription Available


    This episode covers graduation options for students with disabilities and understand that a receipt of a signed diploma means that special education services from your school district have ended.

    Summary of Performance - SOP

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 12:42 Transcription Available


    This episode reviews the Summary of Performance which is a part of the IEP (Individualized Education Plan) to help the student, their family members, and agencies to consider needed services after high school.

    What is PTI Nebraska?

    Play Episode Play 25 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 11:20 Transcription Available


    This episode introduces the audience to Parent Training and Information (PTI) of Nebraska.  Discusses who we are, what we do and how we help families of children with disabilities or health care needs find resources and help. 

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