BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Families Helping Families of Northeast Louisiana - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://fhfnela.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Families Helping Families of Northeast Louisiana REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240723T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240723T143000 DTSTAMP:20260420T002138 CREATED:20240709T114708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T164637Z UID:19822-1721739600-1721745000@fhfnela.org SUMMARY:Northeast La-Region 8 Parent and Family Engagement Meetings for the developmental disability community DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council wants to hear your ideas and recommendations on issues impacting people with developmental disabilities for consideration as priorities for the Council’s 2025 Legislative Advocacy Agenda. \nVirtual \nJuly 23th – 1 PM – Zoom : https://tinyurl.com/3f57z3a3 URL:https://fhfnela.org/event/northeast-la-region-8-parent-and-family-engagement-meetings-for-the-developmental-disability-community-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fhfnela.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/LaCAN-Community-Input-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240726T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240726T133000 DTSTAMP:20260420T002138 CREATED:20240709T164323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T164323Z UID:19830-1721991600-1722000600@fhfnela.org SUMMARY:Celebrating Disability Pride! Family DAY For The Developmental Disability Community DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council wants to hear your ideas and recommendations on issues impacting people with developmental disabilities for consideration as priorities for the Council’s 2025 Legislative Advocacy Agenda. \nRegistration Link: https://tinyurl.com/3syctzs9 URL:https://fhfnela.org/event/celebrating-disability-pride-family-day-for-the-developmental-disability-community/ LOCATION:Smiles Park At KIROLI\, 820 Kiroli Rd\,\, West Monroe\, LA\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fhfnela.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/LaCAN-Community-Input.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240924T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240924T230000 DTSTAMP:20260420T002138 CREATED:20240912T163359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T163359Z UID:19852-1727172000-1727218800@fhfnela.org SUMMARY:AN INTERACTIVE DISCUSSION WITH THE LDOE SPECIAL EDUCATION OMBUDSMAN DESCRIPTION:Dispute Resolution Options & Parent Considerations\nNew Policy Changes for 2024\n\nRegistration Link: https://tinyurl.com/2s4cj2en URL:https://fhfnela.org/event/an-interactive-discussion-with-the-ldoe-special-education-ombudsman/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fhfnela.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Dispute-Resolution.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241008T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241008T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T002138 CREATED:20240912T162617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T162617Z UID:19849-1728392400-1728396000@fhfnela.org SUMMARY:ULM’S ACES Transition and Postsecondary Program DESCRIPTION:Join us for a presentation on ULM’s Academics\, Career\, Engagement\, and Support (ACES) program. This is Louisiana’s newest comprehensive transition and postsecondary education experience for young adults with intellectual disabilities. ACES provides its students with an inclusive college experience\, including courses designed to prepare participants for the workforce. \nREGISTER NOW: https://tinyurl.com/ULMAces URL:https://fhfnela.org/event/ulms-aces-transition-and-postsecondary-program/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fhfnela.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/ACES-Presentation.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250226T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250226T123000 DTSTAMP:20260420T002138 CREATED:20250220T150718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T151007Z UID:19864-1740567600-1740573000@fhfnela.org SUMMARY:Are You Prepared? DESCRIPTION:Preparing for a disaster is crucial for children\, youth\, and adults with disabilities. Join us as we provide tips and resources on how to plan & prepare before a disaster strikes. \nWebinar Registration: https: //tinyurl.com/emergfhf8 URL:https://fhfnela.org/event/are-you-prepared/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fhfnela.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Are-You-Prepared-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250321T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250321T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T002138 CREATED:20250220T150627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T150627Z UID:19862-1742551200-1742558400@fhfnela.org SUMMARY:2025 Legislative Roundtable DESCRIPTION:We invite all self-advocates\, parents\, families\, and the community of NELA to join us for in a discussion with our elected officials focused on 2025 DD Council Legislative Agenda and advancing policies that support the developmental disabilities community. \nRegistration link- tinyurl.com/3ks6bf7z URL:https://fhfnela.org/event/2025-legislative-roundtable/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fhfnela.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025-Legislative-Roundtable.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250327T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250327T160000 DTSTAMP:20260420T002138 CREATED:20250220T153545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T154239Z UID:19871-1743066000-1743091200@fhfnela.org SUMMARY:Your Life: Envision\, Learn\, Achieve - Developmental Disabilities Summit DESCRIPTION:Putting the Pieces of Your Life Together through Advocacy!\nNortheast Delta Human Services Authority is putting on its first ever Developmental Disabilities Summit! We invite any and all members of our I/DD Community to come and dwell together in unity!\n(The venue and the associated amenities are accessible\, but if other accommodations are needed\, please contact us as soon as possible at\n318-362-3396).\n– Lunch and snacks provided.\n– Free massages provided by Unitech Academy.\n– Arts and crafts with MOJOY.\n– Entertainment provided by Dan Sumner and Coco York!\n\nSign Up To Attend Today!\nDDsummit2025.eventbrite.com URL:https://fhfnela.org/event/your-life-envision-learn-achieve-developmental-disabilities-summit/ LOCATION:ULM Bayou Pointe\, Warhawk Way\, Monroe\, LA\, 71203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fhfnela.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/479721391_1271049294815804_6784290112984093144_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250422T133000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250422T143000 DTSTAMP:20260420T002138 CREATED:20250220T151546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T154503Z UID:19869-1745328600-1745332200@fhfnela.org SUMMARY:Region 8 Advisory Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:Quarterly meeting discussing the delivery and implementation of services for individuals with developmental disabilities (i.e. Earlysteps services\, waivers\, family support\, access to care). Committee members and the public are welcome to bring questions and concerns. \nTO PARTICPATE IN-PERSON: 5200 NE Road\, Monroe \nTO PARTICPATE VIRTUALLY: http://tinyurl.com/R8RACMEET URL:https://fhfnela.org/event/region-8-advisory-committee-meeting-2/ LOCATION:Families Helping Families NELA\, 5200 Northeast Road\, Monroe\, LA\, 71291\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fhfnela.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/RAC-flyer-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250722T133000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250722T143000 DTSTAMP:20260420T002138 CREATED:20250715T173333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T173333Z UID:19889-1753191000-1753194600@fhfnela.org SUMMARY:REGION 8 RAC Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join us for our upcoming Quarterly Meeting! \nTO PARTICPATE VIRTUALLY: http://tinyurl.com/R8RACMEET \n  \n  URL:https://fhfnela.org/event/region-8-rac-meeting/ LOCATION:Families Helping Families NELA\, 5200 Northeast Road\, Monroe\, LA\, 71291\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fhfnela.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/RAC-flyer-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250726T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250801T133000 DTSTAMP:20260420T002138 CREATED:20250724T154518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T154518Z UID:19899-1753520400-1754055000@fhfnela.org SUMMARY:Northeast La-Region 8 Parent and Family Engagement Meetings DESCRIPTION:JOIN us TO SHARE YOUR CONCERNS ABOUT PRESSING NEEDS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES. \nVirtual Zoom: \nSaturday\, July 26 – 9AM \nMonday\, July 28 – 8 PM \nTuesday\, August 5 – 1 PM \nLink for each session: https://tinyurl.com/4b28dp6d \nPassword: Region8 \nIn-Person: \nFamily Fun Day- Aug 1st – 11 AM \nFamilies Helping Families Office \nRegister Here: \nhttps://tinyurl.com/e96cmud2 URL:https://fhfnela.org/event/northeast-la-region-8-parent-and-family-engagement-meetings/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fhfnela.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/LaCAN-Community-Input-3-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250801T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250801T133000 DTSTAMP:20260420T002138 CREATED:20250724T153313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T153313Z UID:19894-1754046000-1754055000@fhfnela.org SUMMARY:Region 8 LaCAN Presents Family Day DESCRIPTION:Enjoy door prizes and giveaways\, sno-cones\, and fun crafts and activities for the kids! \nREGISTER HERE: https://tinyurl.com/e96cmud2 URL:https://fhfnela.org/event/region-8-lacan-presents-family-day/ LOCATION:Families Helping Families NELA\, 5200 Northeast Road\, Monroe\, LA\, 71291\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fhfnela.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Region-8-Family-Day.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250807T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250807T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T002138 CREATED:20250724T155916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T155916Z UID:19902-1754571600-1754575200@fhfnela.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Louisiana's Developmental Disability Medicaid Waivers DESCRIPTION:What are “waivers”? How can they help children and adults with developmental disabilities? What is a developmental disability? How do I apply for a waiver? All of these questions and more answered for you! \nRegister Here: https://tinyurl.com/080725LDDMedicalwaivers \n  \n  URL:https://fhfnela.org/event/introduction-to-louisianas-developmental-disability-medicaid-waivers/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fhfnela.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/522737369_1196416532501857_1148961210071928970_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250918T010000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250918T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T002138 CREATED:20250911T194356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T194356Z UID:19921-1758157200-1758204000@fhfnela.org SUMMARY:Navigating The IEP: AN Overview DESCRIPTION:Join us for this virtual training as we navigate special education services and the contents of the IEP document. \nIn this training\, we will focus on the type of information that IDEA requires be included in the IEP of every child with disabilities receiving special education and related services under Part B of the law and its implementing regulations. \nRegistration Link: tinyurl.com/naviep29 URL:https://fhfnela.org/event/navigating-the-iep-an-overview/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fhfnela.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Navigating-the-IEP-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250918T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250918T200000 DTSTAMP:20260420T002138 CREATED:20250911T195531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T195531Z UID:19924-1758222000-1758225600@fhfnela.org SUMMARY:Laws For Treatment Of Students With Exceptionalities DESCRIPTION:There are two main laws that deal with the treatment of students with exceptionalities. They prohibit schools from treating students with exceptionalities negatively or differently. Join us and learn about your child’s important protections under these laws.\n\n\n\nRegister here: https://tinyurl.com/091825ProtectionLaws URL:https://fhfnela.org/event/laws-for-treatment-of-students-with-exceptionalities/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fhfnela.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/545256382_1235656141911229_1341084342340305503_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251001T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251001T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T002138 CREATED:20250911T200658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T200658Z UID:19928-1759323600-1759327200@fhfnela.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Special Education DESCRIPTION:Do you suspect your child could benefit from special education and related services\, or is your child newly evaluated? This overview of Special Education and related services will give you a strong foundation on which to build future knowledge. You will learn about the philosophy of special education\, the laws\, the evaluation process\, and some information about the IEP. \nRegister here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_U9X2EhQTTn6DBKdmI2JblA#/registration URL:https://fhfnela.org/event/introduction-to-special-education/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fhfnela.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/546294420_1397806859011733_921763139930886160_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251018T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251018T150000 DTSTAMP:20260420T002138 CREATED:20240606T193519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T153215Z UID:19802-1760781600-1760799600@fhfnela.org SUMMARY:8th Annual Touch A Truck DESCRIPTION:Vehicle Participant Form\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsorship Flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vendor Letter & Form URL:https://fhfnela.org/event/7th-annual-touch-a-truck/ LOCATION:Ike Hamilton Expo\, 501 Mane Street\, West Monroe\, LA\, 71292\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fhfnela.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2024-TAT-Flyer-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251202T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251202T110000 DTSTAMP:20260420T002138 CREATED:20251121T170559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T170559Z UID:19957-1764669600-1764673200@fhfnela.org SUMMARY:New Horizons Independent Learning Center DESCRIPTION:Changes that make life more satisfying don’t occur overnight. But\, for people who are willing to work toward greater independence\, New Horizons Independent Living Center can help put the pieces together.” \nRegister Here:  https://tinyurl.com/CENTILS URL:https://fhfnela.org/event/new-horizons-independent-learning-center/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fhfnela.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Lets-Talk-Services.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251205T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251205T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T002138 CREATED:20251121T164426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T172402Z UID:19953-1764932400-1764943200@fhfnela.org SUMMARY:Families Helping Families & Northeast Delta Human HSA\, Present: Christmas Jingle & Mingle DESCRIPTION:Join us for food\, fun\, and fellowship as we come “Together for the holidays!”\n“Art is therapy” craft stations courtesy of Northeast Delta Human Services Authority.\nRegister Here:\nhttps://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/a8yvyr2/lp/3ed4f2b1-9fd0-44ac-8c8c-81e249cda345 URL:https://fhfnela.org/event/families-helping-families-northeast-delta-human-hsa-present-christmas-jingle-mingle/ LOCATION:Families Helping Families NELA\, 5200 Northeast Road\, Monroe\, LA\, 71291\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fhfnela.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Merry-Christmas-Card-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260127T133000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260127T143000 DTSTAMP:20260420T002138 CREATED:20251121T170845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T171252Z UID:19959-1769520600-1769524200@fhfnela.org SUMMARY:REGION 8 RAC Meeting DESCRIPTION:TO PARTICPATE VIRTUALLY: http://tinyurl.com/R8RACMEET \n  \n  URL:https://fhfnela.org/event/region-8-rac-meeting-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fhfnela.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/RAC-flyer-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260216T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260216T110000 DTSTAMP:20260420T002138 CREATED:20260213T143354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T143354Z UID:19970-1771236000-1771239600@fhfnela.org SUMMARY:Community & Family supports for individuals w/ DD DESCRIPTION:Learn about the home & community-based services and supports available for families\nImportance of advocacy for promoting inclusion\nLearn ways you can be involved in grassroots advocacy\n\n\n\n\n\n         Register for Zoom link: tinyurl.com/DDACT378 URL:https://fhfnela.org/event/community-family-supports-for-individuals-w-dd/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fhfnela.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Copy-of-ACT-378-Meetings-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260220T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260220T133000 DTSTAMP:20260420T002138 CREATED:20260213T142435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T142435Z UID:19965-1771585200-1771594200@fhfnela.org SUMMARY:2026 Legislative Roundtable Region 8 DESCRIPTION:Have a voice in 2026! Join LaCAN & LADDC for a legislative roundtable open to families\, advocates\, individuals with disabilities\, and community partners to discuss upcoming legislative priorities for the developmental disability community. \nJoin us IN-PERSON or VIRTUALLY! \nIn-Person Registration: tinyurl.com/8RTINP \nZoom Registration: tinyurl.com/REG8RTV  URL:https://fhfnela.org/event/2026-legislative-roundtable-region-8/ LOCATION:Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home & Family Ministries\, 7200 Desiard Street\, Monroe\, LA\, 71203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fhfnela.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-Legislative-RT-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR