FAAST Calendar

The Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology, Inc. (FAAST), in partnership with the University of Central Florida Toni Jennings Exceptional Education Institute presents a training workshop on individualized education planning (IEP) for family members of students with disabilities and other interested parties. 
 
WHEN:  Saturday, February 27,2010  9:00 A.M. - NOON  Free parking

WHERE: University of Central Florida  Teaching Academy (Building 93)  4000 Central Florida Blvd.  
Orlando, Florida 32816 
Room TA 117

FAAST, Inc. is pleased to present a comprehensive training on the individualized education plan (IEP) process; also focusing on transition services and assistive technology and support services. The trainer sponsored by FAAST will be Ms. Constance Serafin. The workshop with training materials will be offered to parents of children with disabilities and other interested parties and will be hosted by the UCF Toni Jennings Exceptional Education Institute. 
 
Although there is no charge for this training opportunity, we do ask that participants RSVP to pre-register as space will be limited.
 
Individuals needing reasonable accommodations to participate in the training should contact Mr. Steve Howells or Ms. Connie Serafin in advance and if possible no later than five days before the February 20, 2010 trainings. You can reach Mr. Howells at 1-888-788-9216, ext. 102 or email at: showells@faast.org or Ms. Serafin at 352-942-1169 or e-mail at:connieserafin@yahoo.com 
 
To find out about the programs and services FAAST offers, go to: http://www.faast.org/ and for more information on the work of the Toni Jennings Exceptional Education Institute, go to: tjeei@ucf.edu

 

FAAST Committee Meeting Schedule

Please announce yourself upon entering the teleconference. This will facilitate accurate minutes. If you have any question, please contact Tim McCann at (850) 487-3278 Ext. 100.

Persons with disabilities who need an accommodation to participate in a FAAST meeting should contact Timothy McCann, 325 John Knox Road Building, 400 Suite, 402 Tallahassee, FL 32303-4151, Voice 850-487-3278 ext. 100, TDD 850-922-5951, e-mail tmccann@faast.org, at least five days prior to the meeting.
 

Events

The Independence Expo
August 7-8
Orlando, FL

United Spinal believes that making the right choice when selecting services, care providers and assistive technology are the cornerstones of personal independence.Knowing what is available and having the opportunity to compare products and services goes a long way in helping an individual make the right choice.

Independence Expo’s Free Consumer Workshops are interactive sessions that encourage questions. They offer attendees a great opportunity to learn and to get the information that will empower them. After all, independence is all about choices. For more information, visit http://www.familycafe.net/

2009 BIAF Jamboree and Family Forum
June 13-14, 2009
Oviedo, FL
BIAF is a non-profit organization, founded in 1985 by the mother of a young man who sustained a traumatic brain injury from an automobile crash. It is an organization of individuals with brain injuries, their families, and professionals working to help people cope with the long term effects of brain injury.For more information visit www.biaf.org/BIAF-Jamboree.html