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SUMMARY:Family Collective Podcast
DESCRIPTION:National Federation of Families \nFamily Collective is produced by the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center\, led by the National Federation of Families & funded by SAMHSA. Featuring conversations to inspire change for families & improve family-driven care. As families experience increasing rates of mental health and substance use disorders\, there’s a critical need for more support and parity in coverage for families. Meet people with lived expertise and the changemakers working to strengthen families. The contents are those of the presenters and do not represent the views of SAMHSA/HHS/U.S. Govt.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/family-collective-podcast/
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SUMMARY:Advocacy Academy (Part 2)
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training & Information Center Project \nLet’s discuss the importance of self-advocacy and what families/parents can do to help youth plan for the future. The message of this MSPTI session is simple: Access to information and resources will strengthen families/parents’ ability to participate in the process and improve the transition into the community for youth and young adults. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/advocacy-academy-part-2/
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SUMMARY:Special Education Advisory Panel Meeting Notice
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services\n(MDRS) \nThe Special Education Advisory Panel will meet on Wednesday\, January 15\, 2025\, at 10:00 a.m. \nYou may access the meeting online or by phone. \nJoin Zoom Meeting Online:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83452343575?pwd=bURwRjRpbVA1dCt1dlg5cmRSeWwwZz09 \nMeeting ID: 834 5234 3575\nPasscode: SEAP \nJoin Zoom Meeting by Phone:\nDial by your location\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) \nThe Panel will hear public comments at 10:15 a.m. \nWritten comments may be submitted to:\nMississippi Department of Education\nAttn: Sharon Strong Coon\nP.O. Box 771\nJackson\, Mississippi 39205-0771 \nEmail: scoon@mdek12.org; or call the Parent Hotline Number: 1-877-544-0408. \nFor more information\, or if you need accommodations due to a disability\, contact Sharon Strong Coon or Mona Spells Adou at 601-359-3498.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/special-education-advisory-panel-meeting-notice-10/
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SUMMARY:Special Education Advisory Panel Meeting Notice
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services\n(MDRS) \nThe Special Education Advisory Panel will meet via Zoom on Wednesday\, February 19\, 2025\, at 10:00 a.m.. You may access the meeting either online or by phone. \nYou may access the meeting online or by phone. \nJoin Zoom Meeting Online:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83452343575?pwd=bURwRjRpbVA1dCt1dlg5cmRSeWwwZz09\n \nMeeting ID: 834 5234 3575\nPasscode: 184280 \nJoin Zoom Meeting by Phone:\nDial by your location\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) \nThe Panel will hear public comments at 10:15 a.m. \nWritten comments may be submitted to:\nSharon Strong Coon\nMississippi Department of Education\nP.O. Box 771\nJackson\, Mississippi 39205-0771 \nEmail: scoon@mdek12.org; or call the Parent Hotline Number: 1-877-544-0408. \nFor more information\, or if you need accommodations due to a disability\, contact Sharon Strong Coon or Mona Spells Adou at 601-359-3498.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/special-education-advisory-panel-meeting-notice-11/
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SUMMARY:The Children's Center Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Children’s Center  \nThe Children’s Center invites you to connect with local and state support services\, recreational activities\, and advocacy organizations that support children and adults with disabilities in Mississippi. \n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/the-childrens-center-resource-fair/
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SUMMARY:Early Intervention: Written State Complaints
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training & Information Center Project \nParents of children receiving services from First Steps Early Intervention have important rights. There’s a formal process to follow if they disagree about whether the requirements of Part C of the IDEA are being followed. Under Part C of the IDEA\, you have the right to file a written state complaint (state complaint) when you want the state lead agency to investigate if the IDEA has been followed. \nRegister here>>
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