Family Information Network Webinars

Family Information Network’s Educational Sessions Webinar Schedule for September & October 2010
The Family Information Network of Ohio FIN is excited to give you the opportunity to join us for an educational Webinar... A Webinar is a Web-based seminar, a presentation/workshop that is transmitted over the Web. A key feature of a Webinar is its interactive elements -- the ability to give, receive and discuss information.
The FIN Consultants have developed eight educational sessions for families in Help Me Grow under the umbrella title Steps Toward Tomorrow. The sessions typically last 1 hour, are free and include handouts. This will allow you to join us if the weather is bad, your child is sick or you don’t have transportation. What you will need is a computer, access to the Web and a phone line to call a toll free number.
Here is a list of sessions scheduled for September and October with a brief description.
Dollar$ gives practical tips on how to organize information and work through the financial system. We also share information on federal, state and local financial resources. For all families in HMG.
Galaxies teaches effective family advocacy skills to assist in being equal members of your child’s team. For all families in HMG.
IFSP shows how to be actively involved in your own Individualized Family Service Plan and make it work for you. For families with a child with a developmental delay or disability.
Pieces helps you learn how to turn your life experience into a powerful tool for assuring quality in Ohio’s Help Me Grow and other systems. For all families in HMG.
Rights is a fast-paced, interactive opportunity to discover the rights guaranteed to families in the Help Me Grow system. For families with a child with a developmental delay or disability)
Seasons provides an opportunity for discussion on the early emotions you may experience when you learn your child has or is at risk for a disability. For families with a child with a developmental delay or disability.
Transition explains federal timelines, federal regulations, and strategies for planning that apply to children turning three and leaving the Help Me Grow system. For families with a child with a developmental delay or disability.
Visioning helps you learn the importance of developing a desirable vision for your child / family including practical ideas on how to. For all families in HMG.
To be notified via email about future Steps sessions or to register for any of the sessions listed, email us at finofohiowebinar@ymail.com. Be sure to let us know the session title, date, time and your phone number. A few days before the Webinar you will be emailed an “invitation” with instructions on how to join the Webinar. The instructions will include a link to the website video and a toll free number to call audio.Just make sure to register before the last date listed below.
It’s that easy!! We are looking forward to meeting you on the Web!



Galaxies Wednesday Sept. 1 10:00 a.m. Patty Dovell August 30
Visioning Thursday Sept. 9 8:00 p.m. Amy Lofton Sept. 7
Transition Wednesday Sept. 15 1:00 p.m. Patty Dovell Sept. 13
Seasons Monday Sept. 20 10:00 a.m. Janet Strottner Sept. 18
Transition Thursday Sept. 23 10:00 a.m. Cindy Bregel Sept. 21
IFSP Friday Sept. 24 10:00 a.m. Cindy Bregel Sept. 22
Dollars Tuesday Sept. 28 10:00 a.m. Georgie Stoner Sept. 26
Pieces Thursday Sept. 30 8:00 p.m. Amy Lofton Sept. 28
IFSP Monday Oct. 4 1:00 p.m. Janet Strottner Oct. 2
Visioning Wednesday Oct. 6 10:00 a.m. Georgie Stoner Oct. 4
Seasons Friday Oct. 8 1:00 p.m. Amy Lofton Oct. 6 Pieces Thursday Oct. 14 10:00 a.m. Cindy Bregel Oct. 12
Galaxies Monday Oct. 18 10:00 a.m. Patty Dovell Oct. 16
Transition Wednesday Oct. 20 8:00 p.m. Amy Lofton Oct. 18
Rights Friday Oct. 22 10:00 a.m. Patty Dovell Oct. 20
Transition Tuesday Oct. 26 1:00 p.m. Cindy Bregel Oct. 24
Seasons Wednesday Oct. 27 7:00 p.m. Janet Strottner Oct. 25
Dollars Thursday Oct. 28 10:00 a.m. Georgie Stoner Oct. 26