Talking Special Needs

PTI Nebraska
Talking Special Needs

PTI Nebraska discusses early intervention, special education, health care needs and other topics parents of children with disabilities might encounter.

Episodes

  1. 09/06/2024

    An Interview with Radio Talking Book Services in Nebraska

    An interview with Cami Cavanaugh Rawlings, the Communications Director of Radio Talking Book Services in Nebraska. Radio Talking Book Services connects eligible individuals who are blind, have low vision or are print impaired with news, information, arts, and culture through the human voice and technology through three programs: - Radio Talking Book Network - Audio Description and - Listening Link Join us to learn about these services and how to access them.

    17 min

  2. 03/03/2023

    Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) with Lupe Stevens

    In this episode, Sharon interviews Lupe Stevens, Project Director at Nebraska VR. This podcast provides an overview of available services from Nebraska Vocational Rehabilitation (VR), beginning at age 14. Sharon also covers frequently asked questions from parents.

    23 min

  3. 07/15/2022

    Parent Ambassador Program

    Ilissa Fern from the Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative talks about they’re Parent Ambassador Program, a year-long leadership and advocacy program for parents of early learners in Nebraska. The goal of this program is to develop parent leaders and support them in advocating for their children, themselves, and their communities. Applications are being accepted until the end of July 2022 so listen and apply today!

    18 min

  4. 07/08/2022

    Transition IEP Meeting Agenda

    An overview of what an agenda for a transition IEP meeting could include.

    16 min

  5. 05/31/2022

    Parents Changing Systems

    Today's episode will discuss how parents of children with special needs can help change systems. This podcast will provide an overview on different kinds of groups parents might wish to be part of as well as discuss leadership opportunities at the local, regional, state and federal levels.

    18 min

  6. 04/06/2022

    DD Waiver Information for Transition Aged Students

    In this episode, Lisa will provide an explanation of the DD Waiver (Developmental Disability Waiver), talk about how to apply, discuss what services are offered and go over who qualifies.

    11 min

  7. 03/02/2022

    What Is Early Intervention?

    In this episode we will talk about early intervention in Nebraska, the Early Development Network program and why early intervention is important for infants and toddlers with disabilities and health care needs.

    15 min

  8. 01/25/2022

    Summary of Performance - SOP

    This episode reviews the Summary of Performance which is a part of the IEP (Individualized Education Plan) to help the student, their family members, and agencies to consider needed services after high school.

    13 min

  9. 01/25/2022

    Graduation Options for Students with Disabilities in Nebraska

    This episode covers graduation options for students with disabilities and understand that a receipt of a signed diploma means that special education services from your school district have ended.

    12 min

  10. 01/25/2022

    What is PTI Nebraska?

    This episode introduces the audience to Parent Training and Information (PTI) of Nebraska. Discusses who we are, what we do and how we help families of children with disabilities or health care needs find resources and help.

    11 min
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PTI Nebraska discusses early intervention, special education, health care needs and other topics parents of children with disabilities might encounter.

Information

  • Creator
    PTI Nebraska
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Talking Special Needs
  • Show Website
    Talking Special Needs

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