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Welcome to The 23rd Annual Family Café

"What It’s Like To Be In An Interabled Relationship" by Shane and Hannah Burcaw

"Differences And Perceived Weaknesses Are Actually Our Strengths" by Mickey Rowe

"A Positive Attitude And A No-Quit Grit Can Help Anyone Achieve Their Goals" by Chris and Nik Nikic

Self Advocacy and Lobbying

Meet APD Director Barbara Palmer

The Anime Connection: Utilizing Anime and Related Media to Teach Disability Awareness

Influencing Policymakers Like Your Life Depends on It

Life Care Planning: Making the Future More Secure for your Dependent with Special Needs

Meet the Director of Vocational Rehabilitation

Meet Victoria Gaitanis, Chief, Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services, Florida DOE

Using Everyday Items to Help Developing Infants and Toddlers

Race & Disability

Benefits and Tax Savings for Families with Special Needs

"Social Learning Groups for Unique People of All Ages"

AT is Where It’s At!

Accessible Memories

Making Arts Programming Accessible

Letting Go: Time to Land the Helicopter

A Parent’s Tool Kit for Actively Engaging in the IEP Process

Let Us Help You with Your Vision for the Future

Stand Up for Independence

Come Chat with The Florida Youth Council

From Non-Verbal to TV: An Autism Unscripted Life

Mental Health/Self Care — Salud Mental/Cuidado Propio

26 Healthy Marriage and Relationship Tips for Dads

Eligibility for Participation in APD Services

Provide for Your Special Needs and Plan for Your Retirement? Not Impossible!

Search for Resources

Life is a Train Ride: My Autism Journey, Told through Music

An Overview of the Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities

A Behavioral Approach to Dual Diagnoses

COVID-19 Update and Individuals with Disabilities

Wandering and Elopement: Risk Factors and Strategies

No Barriers — We All Have a Book Inside to Share

The Wallet Card: A Tool for Successful Interactions with First Responders

The Criminal Justice System and People with Disabilities

Your Child Has Received a Diagnosis: What Next?

Organizing Your Journey and Not Losing Your Cool

McKay Scholarship Program and Gardiner Scholarship Program

Communication Tips: Working and Communicating Positively with School Staff

Autism & The Law: Preparing Your Child with Autism for Law Enforcement Officer Contact

What Parents Need to Know About Discipline for Students with Disabilities

Disaster Preparedness, Response & Recovery

Diagnosis, What Now?

A Question and Answer Series on Children’s Early Intervention Services in Florida

Let’s Explore the Music of the Special Interests Commonly Shared by Individuals with Disabilities

Imagine Making Your Dreams Come True!

Using Neurological Signs to Guide Therapy

On Demand Advocacy: One Person’s Experience After Hurricane Irma

Routine-Based Learning for Students with Visual Impairments

"A Collaborative Approach to Supporting the Individual Needs of Students in Inclusive Environments"

Communication & Customer Service

The ABC’s and 123’s of SNT’s

ABC’s of Special Needs Trusts and Guardianship

What You Need to Know about Guardian Advocacy and Special Needs Planning — A Legal Perspective

Access Points — Alternate Academic Achievement Standards (AP-AAAS) for Families

Using Your Superpowers to Create Your Best Superhero Life

Family Care Council Florida — Information, Inspiration, Get Some, Give Some — Support for a Lifetime

AT Funding Solutions with FAAST

5 Steps to Getting a Crystal Clear, Transparent, IEP

Debunking Myths about Saving in the Disability Community

Introduction to Wellness Recovery Action Planning

Social Emotional Learning — Finding Calm in the Chaos

A Review of the Educational Challenges of Hispanic/Latino/Latinx Children Diagnosed with ASD

Going to College During COVID-19

Hospital Homebound 101

Essential Legal Planning for Special Needs Families

McKay Scholarship Program and Gardiner Scholarship Program

Everything You Need to Know About The Gardiner Scholarship

Employ to Empower: Discovering Abilities, Building Independence

"Autism After the Diagnosis and Beyond— Helping Parents Create Better Outcomes"

Ticket to Work, Strategically Preparing for Employment

What is Medically Complex Daycare?

Triumph Despite Lost Dreams

What My Parents Did Right

A Look at New Transition Related Resources for Families

Caregiving When You Just Don't Care

No Person Left Behind

MERAKI: Margika's Talent Show Platform for Children with Special Needs

Special Siblings Roundtable Discussion with a Mental Health Focus

The SatoriWest Method

An Overview of the Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities

Access The Vote Florida

So You Think You Want To Start A Self Advocacy Group

Keys TO Unlocking Good Behavior With PBS

Self Care For The Epilepsy Caregiver

Innovative Solutions: Enabling Technology for Independent Living

Are You Ready? What to Expect When You Become a CDC+ Representative

Effective Partnerships for Promoting Career and College Success for Transitioning Young Adults

Preparing Families for Transition

Florida's Behavioral Health System for Children, Youth, and Young Adults

SIBSHOPS

"Whole Body Vibration" Making Waves to Enhance Therapy Outcomes

FYC - Disability History and Awareness

Developing Strategies for Success Through Executive Functioning

Self Determination and Service Providers

Florida PTA and the Exceptional Child

CP Redefined

Financial Planning For Special Needs Families

Social And Support Groups For Autistic Adults 101, A Field Guide

Exploring Tools For Lifelong Learning

Adapted Art Exploration

Man Laws For Moms: Understanding Why Dads Do What We Do

FYC - The Steps to Communication

To be or not to be a Manifestation, that is the question!

Understanding Florida's Mental Health System

Welcome to the Wonderful World of Extended School Year Services

Compensatory Education: What it is and do I need it?

Beyond the Bell: Access to Activities Beyond The Classroom

From Early Steps to Preschool

How to be a Grownup: Transitions and Finances for Students with Disabilities

How to use Supported Decision Making: A Step by Step Guide

Relationship Violence: Teaching Youth About Healthy Relationships

Is There a Right Way to Teach Reading?

Exploring how Expectations Influence Success in Transitioning to Higher Education

COVID-19 and Trauma

Videos and Training Content from past Annual Family Café's

All of the recorded content from the years of Family Café events can be accessed on our YouTube page. Looking for something specific? Try searching keywords like Governors Summit, Roundtable, or Keynote on our YouTube profile linked below.