Talking Special Needs

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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.  

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.

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.

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.