FND Manasota

08/16/2021

No cost and LAST day to register. Evening class still has openings but morning class is full. http://bit.ly/registerpmsp or call 941-702-5991

08/11/2021

Are you a parent of a child with disabilities or differences in learning?
Do you struggling with navigating the complex world of special education?
Are you unsure if your child is being provided adequate supports and services at their school?
Is your school providing your child with specially designed instruction to meet their unique learning needs?

If you are looking for information, guidance, a second opinion or support through the IEP process FND Manasota can help.

Meet our Parent Advocate Tracie McHugh. She has been providing advocacy in our community for several years and continuously expands her expertise with courses in Wrights Law and COPAA certifications.
Please reach out to us at 941-702-5991

07/13/2021

FREE for a limited time. Register soon before it fills up!
http://bit.ly/registerpmsp

07/02/2021

Great Program for Families that have adopted!! Please share.

06/24/2021

Easterseals Academy Open House this Saturday June 26th!!

05/21/2021

Looking for Respite Workers:
Respite workers provide caregivers of children with disabilities some time for self care. They do this by providing in home care for the special needs child and their siblings so that the caregiver can have a break to take care of their own needs. We know that caregivers that have consistent reoccurring breaks for self care have a more resilient and stable family unit.

You will need to provide up to 8 hours a month for each family in there home. We require respite workers to only take two families but are welcomed to take more if they would like. Your schedule is flexible to meet your needs as well as the families'.

If you want to make a difference and impact the lives of families that have children with disabilities, we are looking for you.

Our need is mostly in Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Palmetto and Parrish at this time.

If you are interested in this opportunity and want to support community please apply below or contact Ginger at (941) 704-9223.

05/13/2021

Manatee Parents:

New session of virtual IEP Parent classes offered during ESY. Starts June 9th.

Go to https://www.fndmanasota.org/parent-mentoring-support-registration/ to register now. Limited spots available.

04/13/2021

Let your voices be heard...
http://www.esesurvey.com or request a paper survey from your school.

03/31/2021

New zoom classes starting on April 6th from 12:30 - 2:30. Reserve your seat now.

Don't miss your chance to learn about IEPs, 504 plans, planning for the future, and more. Limited number of participants in each session for personalized learning from experienced parent advocates. Click below to register.

https://www.fndmanasota.org/parent-mentoring-support-registration/

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03/14/2021

Join us! Classes starting soon! Learn all aboit parents being part of the IEP 504 process in public schools, and other things! Email info@FNDManasota.org ASAP to reserve your seat and get more information.

02/08/2021

01/19/2021

Dear Family Network on Disabilities of Manasota Supporters,

With heavy hearts the Family Network on Disabilities of Manasota Board of Directors wishes to share that our beloved Executive Director, Mary Smith passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021.

Mary was a formidable force in the community who worked tirelessly on behalf of children with disabilities and their families. Her vision created FND and she was it’s heart and soul.

In lieu of flowers, the Smith family is requesting donations be made in Mary’s name to FND Manasota c/o Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center, 1750 17th St., Building “D”, Sarasota, FL 34234
Checks may be payable to FND Manasota. Please indicate “In Memory of Mary Smith.”

Sincerely,
FND Manasota Board of Directors

Edit: Services for Mary are being planned for Saturday, January 23rd at Woodland Community Church, 9607 East St. Rd. 70, Bradenton, FL. 34202. Due to COVID, the service will be live-streamed. Time of the service has not yet been set. More details about the service time and livestream link will be shared in an upcoming announcement.

12/28/2020

11/30/2020

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11/23/2020

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11/16/2020

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