Annual Event
2021 Family Links Virtual Conference
The Family Links Conference is a statewide event for parents of children, youth, and adults with special needs and the professionals who serve them. This year’s conference took place in January 2021. Recordings of the sessions and handouts are available by topic below. You can also view the virtual resource gallery.La Conferencia Conexiones Familiares es un evento a nivel estatal para padres de niños, jóvenes y adultos con necesidades especiales y los profesionales que les proveen servicio. Tomó lugar en enero 2021. Hay grabaciones de las sesiones y recursos disponibles para todos que les interesa.Families of individuals with disabilities and special healthcare needs have experienced many events that could be described as traumatic during the year 2020. What does it take for individuals and families to build resilience in order to face and meet these challenges successfully? Come and learn with us about key strategies that will help with current conditions and future ones.Building Resiliency Video
Building Resiliency SlidesThe guardianship process can feel daunting and complicated. Come and learn directly from a parent who is also a legal expert regarding its intricacies and learn about the reasons families go through this process. Likewise, come and learn about all the other ways families can support their loved one with making decisions beyond guardianship.Guardianship Through an Attorney’s Perspective Video
Supported Decision Making Slides
Guardianship and Legal Solutions Slides
Tools for Exploring Decision Making Supports
Basics of Guardianship and Alternatives
Guardianship Step-by-Step ProcessSiblings are an important part of the family. Sibling relationships and interactions are shaped continuously. Come and learn about the benefits of keeping those sibling relationships healthy and supported so that the family can keep the benefits well into the future and throughout adult life.Psychological Well-Being of Siblings Video
Sibling Life ResourcesStaying at home throughout the pandemic has been both challenging and rewarding. For families of individuals with disabilities that require more constant behavioral support, the need to implement positive behavioral supports has become necessary. Come and learn the ways that you can support your loved one during the time you are spending together.Tips for Day to Day Positive Behavioral Supports Video
Autism Weekly Podcast Website Link (Also available where you listen to podcasts)
Transition Elevated is an app that will help you create a draft transition plan. It was designed for students with Individual Education Programs (IEPs), but anyone can use it. When you are 14 the Transition Plan becomes part of your IEP. Your transition plan is your roadmap for the future.
Recorded video demo of the App and other support documents for optimal use of the AppCome and hear directly from individuals with disabilities themselves who will share their thoughts, lessons learned, and experiences regarding the impact of high expectations. The panel will share pearls of wisdom with other families and also dedicate time to answer questions from the participants.Raising Expectations VideoWhat should families know about accessing telehealth? Come and learn tips and tricks about the way telehealth can be of benefit to you and your family, as well as what to expect from providers using this method of service delivery.The Basics of Telehealth VideoThe way students with disabilities have received services, accommodations and supports has been deeply impacted by the COVID-19 worldwide pandemic. Join us to learn about general sound recommendations for students who require additional support from the school to succeed and benefit from their education.School Supports under COVID-19 Video
COVID and School Guideline Resources
Effective Communication and Advocacy Skills for Parents
Learning Contract – Lined Paper
Behavior Contract – PrincessIndividuals with disabilities and mental health needs often come in contact with the Justice system without knowing what to expect from that system. Come and learn about the way the system functions and efforts made throughout different points of the interactions with the system to understand those needs stemming from either a developmental disability or mental health.Interactions with the Justice System Video