Training Opportunities

There are several trainings on Article 7 and several expos being offered this spring. I will be posting the events in the upcoming days. In general, these are places you can look for available trainings and events:

Early Childhood Meeting Place http://earlychildhoodmeetingplace.indiana.edu

About Special Kids (ASK) http://www.aboutspecialkids.org/

IN*SOURCE http://www.insource.org/training.htm

There are funding options available to help families pay for trainings. The most commonly used is the Family Involvement Fund:

What is the Family Involvement Fund?
The Family Involvement Fund (FIF) is a reimbursement fund that supports family members of children with disabilities to learn more about their child’s disability and the systems that provide services.

Families may choose to attend conferences, conventions, workshops, public forums or hearings, task force meetings, or other similar activities. Families may also choose to access training and information through online workshops, teleconferences, or webcasts.

How do I Apply for the Family Involvement Fund?
You may apply online or print an application from the Family-to-Family website at http://www.inf2f.org/. You may also call or email to request an application form. (See contact information below)

Indiana Institute on Disability & Community
Family Involvement Fund
Attn: Cathy Beard
2853 E. 10th Street
Bloomington, IN 47408
1-800-825-4733/812-855-6508
TT: 812-855-9396
Fax: 812-855-9630
Email: fif@indiana.edu
Web: http://www.inf2f.org

You can find additional resources for training by linking to tags on resources, funding, training, etc or doing a search of this blog. You can ask your school district to pay for it as part of family training in the IEP, you can request funds from the Governor's Planning Council, and/or you can use caregiver support funds if your child has a Medicaid waiver. Many trainings offer scholarships to parents, so be sure to ask.

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