Parents Offering Parents Information and Networking (POPIN)
07/26/2025
Join our parent training coordinator, Miss Glenesha Milner, on Thursday, July 31st at 5 PM EST for an enlightening presentation speaking up for yourself.
This session will offer valuable insights into what it means to stand up for your needs and help you understand how you or your loved one can confidently embrace this role. You’ll also learn about different groups and resources available to support you in accessing the services you need to build a better, happier life.
Nuts & Bolts of Speaking Up for Yourself
07/26/2025
Join us on Monday, Jul 28, 2025, 05:00 PM EST!
You're invited to join our AI presenter for an engaging conversation about the power of self-determination in students. When young people build self-determination skills, they gain the confidence and tools to speak up for themselves and make meaningful choices that shape their futures.
This session will explore essential elements of self-determination, including:
Understanding self and others
Personal management
Effective communication
Self-advocacy
Advocacy within systems
Decision-making
Goal setting
Problem-solving
These foundational skills help students recognize their strengths, develop a sense of agency, and build a strong voice for their own lives. We hope you’ll join us for this informative and empowering session!
Nuts & Bolts of Self-determination Skill Building You're invited to join our AI presenter for an engaging conversation about the power...
07/26/2025
Here’s to thirty-five years of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The ADA, a landmark civil rights law, signed in 1990, prohibits discrimination based on disability and ensures equal access to various aspects of public life, including employment, transportation, and public accommodations.
07/26/2025
We’re at the Moving and Groovin Back to School Event in Columbia County
Come find the FND POPIN table and say hello. We’ve got free resources, helpful information on special education, and tools to support families as they head into the new school year.
If you have questions or just want to connect, we’re here for you.
Jul 26, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Lake City Mall
07/26/2025
Please join FND POPIN at the Brevard Disability Fair!
We’re excited to be part of the upcoming Brevard Disability Fair — a free community event bringing together local organizations, resources, and support for individuals with disabilities and their families.
07/26/2025
Heading to the 2025 Disability Expo at the Prime Osborne Convention Center?
Make sure to stop by our FND POPIN table!
We’ll have free resources, info on special education and family support, and friendly staff ready to help.
07/25/2025
Did you know that individuals with developmental disabilities can get into state parks at no charge? As Floridians, we can celebrate 35 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act by exploring your own back yard!
Tomorrow marks 35 years since the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act—a transformative moment in our nation's history and a reminder of the power of inclusion. ♿🌿
At the Florida State Parks Foundation, we believe nature should never come with barriers. This , we're celebrating the progress we've made—and the work still ahead—to ensure every Floridian and visitor can experience the Real Florida.
From accessible beach trams and all-terrain wheelchairs to inclusive playgrounds and adaptive recreation, our mission is rooted in access for all. Thanks to our partners, donors, and supporters, we’re building a future where everyone belongs—on the trails, in the water, and under the trees.
"Nuts & Bolts of Self-determination and Skill Building"
Watch NOW our AI presenter for an engaging conversation about the power of self-determination in students. When young people build self-determination skills, they gain the confidence and tools to speak up for themselves and make meaningful choices that shape their futures.
This session will explore essential elements of self-determination, including:
Understanding self and others
Personal management
Effective communication
Self-advocacy
Advocacy within systems
Decision-making
Goal setting
Problem-solving
These foundational skills help students recognize their strengths, develop a sense of agency, and build a strong voice for their own lives. We hope you’ll join us for this informative and empowering session!
07/24/2025
We invite you to join our AI Presentation on July 24th at 2:00 PM EST
When people are denied the legal capacity to make their own decisions, they lose more than just equal recognition under the law—they also lose the ability to fully exercise and protect their human rights. In some cases, guardians or legal representatives assigned to support individuals with disabilities may not act in their best interests. Worse still, some may misuse their authority, resulting in serious violations of the very rights they were entrusted to uphold.
07/24/2025
We invite you to join our AI Presentation on July 24th at 2:00 PM EST
When people are denied the legal capacity to make their own decisions, they lose more than just equal recognition under the law—they also lose the ability to fully exercise and protect their human rights. In some cases, guardians or legal representatives assigned to support individuals with disabilities may not act in their best interests. Worse still, some may misuse their authority, resulting in serious violations of the very rights they were entrusted to uphold.
AI-Supported Decision - Making
07/24/2025
Please join us on Tuesday, June 24th at 1 PM EST as we present an our AI webinar,
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Sometimes, parents disagree with the school district about their child and special education. When you disagree or feel that the school is not meeting its legal obligations, there are several ways for parents to resolve these disagreements.
It is usually best for everyone involved to work out differences at the lowest possible level with the least amount of conflict. This presentation has information about:
1. Informal ways to resolve differences.
2. Formal options offered by the State.
3. Preparing and communicating your concerns.
07/24/2025
Please join us on Tuesday, June 24th at 1 PM EST as we present an our AI webinar,
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Sometimes, parents disagree with the school district about their child and special education. When you disagree or feel that the school is not meeting its legal obligations, there are several ways for parents to resolve these disagreements.
It is usually best for everyone involved to work out differences at the lowest possible level with the least amount of conflict. This presentation has information about:
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Parents Offering Parents Information and Networking (POPIN)
This program, funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) provides parent training and information (PTI) services to the North Florida Region from Escambia to Brevard County (Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, Calhoun, Gulf, Bay, Washington, Jackson, Liberty, Holmes, Franklin, Wakulla, Gadsden, Leon, Jefferson, Taylor, Madison, Hamilton, Dixie, Suwannee, Lafayette, Gilchrist, Columbia, Baker, Levy, Alachua, Union, Bradford, Nassau, Duval, St. John’s, Clay, Putnam, Flagler, Marion, Seminole, Volusia, & Brevard). These PTI services help to ensure that parents of children with the full range of disabilities have the training and information they need to prepare their children for not only school but to be able to lead productive, independent lives to the fullest extent possible.
Families are very important people in the lives of all children. This is especially true for family members of a child with a disability or special needs. We are here to help you with your educational planning and decision making questions.
Information By Phone
We are here to answer your questions and provide you with the information necessary to help you advocate for your child-(727) 523-1130/Toll Free (800) 825-5736
