REGION 8 RAC Meeting
2025-07-22 13:30 - 14:30 UTC | Families Helping Families NELA, 5200 Northeast Road, Monroe, LA, 71291, United States
Join us for our upcoming Quarterly Meeting!
TO PARTICPATE VIRTUALLY: http://tinyurl.com/R8RACMEET

Northeast La-Region 8 Parent and Family Engagement Meetings
2025-07-26 09:00 - 2025-08-01 13:30
JOIN us TO SHARE YOUR CONCERNS ABOUT PRESSING NEEDS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES.
Virtual Zoom:
Saturday, July 26 – 9AM
Monday, July 28 – 8 PM
Tuesday, August 5 – 1 PM
Link for each session: https://tinyurl.com/4b28dp6d
Password: [REDACTED]
In-Person:
Family Fun Day- Aug 1st – 11 AM
Families Helping Families Office
Register Here:
https://tinyurl.com/e96cmud2

Region 8 LaCAN Presents Family Day
2025-08-01 11:00 - 13:30 | Families Helping Families NELA, 5200 Northeast Road, Monroe, LA, 71291, United States
Enjoy door prizes and giveaways, sno-cones, and fun crafts and activities for the kids!
REGISTER HERE: https://tinyurl.com/e96cmud2

Introduction to Louisiana's Developmental Disability Medicaid Waivers
2025-08-07 13:00 - 14:00
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!
Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/080725LDDMedicalwaivers

Navigating The IEP: AN Overview
2025-09-18 01:00 - 14:00
Join us for this virtual training as we navigate special education services and the contents of the IEP document.
In 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.
Registration Link: tinyurl.com/naviep29

Laws For Treatment Of Students With Exceptionalities
2025-09-18 19:00 - 20:00
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.

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/091825ProtectionLaws

Introduction to Special Education
2025-10-01 13:00 - 14:00
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.
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_U9X2EhQTTn6DBKdmI2JblA#/registration

8th Annual Touch A Truck
2025-10-18 10:00 - 15:00 | Ike Hamilton Expo, 501 Mane Street, West Monroe, LA, 71292, United States
Vehicle Participant Form

Sponsorship Flyer

Vendor Letter & Form

New Horizons Independent Learning Center
2025-12-02 10:00 - 11:00
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.”
Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/CENTILS

Families Helping Families & Northeast Delta Human HSA, Present: Christmas Jingle & Mingle
2025-12-05 11:00 - 14:00 | Families Helping Families NELA, 5200 Northeast Road, Monroe, LA, 71291, United States
Join us for food, fun, and fellowship as we come “Together for the holidays!”
“Art is therapy” craft stations courtesy of Northeast Delta Human Services Authority.
Register Here:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/a8yvyr2/lp/3ed4f2b1-9fd0-44ac-8c8c-81e249cda345

REGION 8 RAC Meeting
2026-01-27 13:30 - 14:30
TO PARTICPATE VIRTUALLY: http://tinyurl.com/R8RACMEET

Community & Family supports for individuals w/ DD
2026-02-16 10:00 - 11:00
Learn about the home & community-based services and supports available for families
Importance of advocacy for promoting inclusion
Learn ways you can be involved in grassroots advocacy

Register for Zoom link: tinyurl.com/DDACT378

2026 Legislative Roundtable Region 8
2026-02-20 11:00 - 13:30 | Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home & Family Ministries, 7200 Desiard Street, Monroe, LA, 71203, United States
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.
Join us IN-PERSON or VIRTUALLY!
In-Person Registration: tinyurl.com/8RTINP
Zoom Registration: tinyurl.com/REG8RTV

MAY 2026 Trainings
2026-05-21 12:00 - 13:00
Come learn, connect, and grow with us through engaging I/DD and disability trainings built to strengthen the support you give every day.

Protecting Students: Anti‑Discrimination in SPED – MAY 28, 9AM
This session will be a brief overview of the protections that prevent discrimination in special education, including access, accommodations, bullying and harassment safeguards, and what families can do when concerns arise.
Register Here

Bullying: Putting the Pieces Together
2026-05-21 12:00 - 13:00
BULLYING: PUTTING THE PIECES TOGETHER – MAY 21, 12PM
Led by local, published author and disability advocate, Rashad Bristo, this session will be a powerful conversation on:
✔️ The real impact of bullying
✔️ Healing and awareness
✔️ Practical tools for families and communities
Register Here

June 2026 Trainings
2026-06-02 10:00 - 2026-07-02 11:00
NAVIGATING THE IEP: THE ROADMAP – June 2, 10Am

Understanding the world of special education and the Individualized Education Program (IEP) is key to ensuring your child receives the support they need to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
This session is to empower parents with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the IEP process confidently.
Register Here

Strengthening Adolescent Well Care: Integrating Youth Health Transition and Mental Health Screening into Practice
2026-06-03 10:00 - 12:00
Youth Health Transition, Adolescent Mental Health, and Families Helping Families, Louisiana’s family-directed resource and referral network, on how they assist youth with disabilities and special healthcare needs.
Register Here

June 2026 Trainings
2026-06-10 20:00 - 21:00
Step Into Advocacy: Skills to Lead and Influence – jUNE 10, 8PM

A beginner‑friendly session is to help you build the confidence and skills needed to advocate effectively and make a meaningful impact in the world of disability services.
Register Here

June 2026 Training
2026-06-16 11:00 - 12:00
SECTION 504: WHAT FAMILIES NEED TO KNOW – June 16, 11am

This session will help provide parents/caregivers and stakeholders with an understanding of the distinct purposes, processes, and implications of Section 504 in supporting students with disabilities in the educational setting.
Register Here

June 2026 Training
2026-06-22 13:00 - 14:00
ADDRESSING CHALLENGING BEHAVIOR THROUGH THE IEP- June 22, 1PM

The IEP Team has an important role in addressing the behavioral needs of students with disabilities when developing the IEP. We will introduce how functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention plans are a useful framework to support students with disabilities.
Register Here

June 2026 Trainings
2026-06-30 09:00 - 10:00
DONT GET LOST IN THE MAZE: HOME & COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES – June 30, 9AM

This session will be a brief overview of the network of person-centered services available for individuals with disabilities and their families across the lifespan,
Register Here
