February 2022
Zane's News
"Zane's Board of Directors is very pleased to announce the first quarter awards have been received for 2022! The total amount awarded was $5020 for 2 families and 1 agency that supports children and adults with special needs. These awards were received from the Family Support Fund initiative. Financial support from the FSFi can be used for summer and day camps. respite, various kinds of therapy, some medical expenses, and assistive and adaptive equipment. 

Our first family received funding for respite and the second family received funding for social therapy. The third award was given to a non-profit agency that supports individuals for an adaptive ice skating program. Congratulations to all of the recipients! 

We are happy to announce we have started working on the next quarter. Funds will be disbursed in April 2022. Thank you to our Family Support Fund Committee! We appreciate your hard work!"
19th Annual Autism Seminar Series - 
University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's
February 9, 2022 | 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Co-Morbid Disorders and Treatment Issues in Adolescents with ASD
Christine T. Barry, PhD
Neuropsychologist, UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital and Associate Professor, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine 
Kathy Maxwell, MSN, CNS
Certified Nurse Practitioner, UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital

Julie Billiart Schools free webinar series
Your child does not need to be a JB student to participate in these FREE webinars
 
  • In this free, virtual webinar series, special education experts at Julie Billiart Schools and industry advocates will help families and caregivers:initiate the special education process
  • recognize services available to their child
  • advocate for their child's unique needs
  • understand affordability, scholarships, and resources
  • visualize an IEP in action
  • and more!
 
You can sign up for one or all of these FREE seminars. (Each takes place at 12 Noon)
 
02-03-2022 
Getting Started: Where To Turn If You Suspect Or Learn Your Child Needs More Support
 
02-10-2022 
Making Sens of the Process: Understanding Eligibility
 
02-17-2022
Advocating For Your Child When Their Needs Aren't Being Met
 
02-24-2022
Affording The Services My Child Needs: Jon Peterson & Autism Scholarships
 
03-03-2022
Ensuring A Smooth Transition of Your Child's IEP From One School to Another
 
03-10-2022
A Day in the Life of a JB Student: Honoring and Managing Your Child's IEP
 
 
For more details on any of these sessions or to register:
 
Sharing Solutions IDD Support Group
OCECD Lunch and Learn
March Fourth to Employment Conference
Transition Bootcamp
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