Family Network on Disabilities
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FND is a Florida grassroots organization for persons with disabilities and their families that is family-centered and family-driven.
www.FNDUSA.org
www.FNDUSA.org
Exciting news! The Jan La Belle #Scholarship is now open for applications. This program supports ambitious Florida students with disabilities who aim to further their education. Submit by Feb 12, 2026. Scan the QR or visit www.FNDUSA.org. #EducationOpportunity #FLStudents
December 16, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Exciting news! The Jan La Belle #Scholarship is now open for applications. This program supports ambitious Florida students with disabilities who aim to further their education. Submit by Feb 12, 2026. Scan the QR or visit www.FNDUSA.org. #EducationOpportunity #FLStudents
Santa Cares offers a serene Santa visit with dimmed lights and less noise. Visit santacares.whereissanta.com for a sensory-friendly experience. #SantaCares #SensoryFriendly
December 15, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Santa Cares offers a serene Santa visit with dimmed lights and less noise. Visit santacares.whereissanta.com for a sensory-friendly experience. #SantaCares #SensoryFriendly
Happy Hanukkah from Family Network on Disabilities. Hanukkah begins at sundown on December 14 and lasts eight nights through December 22, with the last candle lit on December 21. #Hanukkah #HappyHanukkah #Holidays
December 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Happy Hanukkah from Family Network on Disabilities. Hanukkah begins at sundown on December 14 and lasts eight nights through December 22, with the last candle lit on December 21. #Hanukkah #HappyHanukkah #Holidays
Planning holiday travel? Use these CDC-based tips to prep ahead, including destination health guidance, medications, and emergency planning. #HolidayTravel #TravelHealth #Preparedness
December 12, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Planning holiday travel? Use these CDC-based tips to prep ahead, including destination health guidance, medications, and emergency planning. #HolidayTravel #TravelHealth #Preparedness
Holiday shopping online? We want families to stay safe and aware this season. Watch this short video for a quick Do’s and Don’ts reminder to help you shop with confidence. #OnlineSafety #HolidayShopping #FraudPrevention
December 11, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Holiday shopping online? We want families to stay safe and aware this season. Watch this short video for a quick Do’s and Don’ts reminder to help you shop with confidence. #OnlineSafety #HolidayShopping #FraudPrevention
We want all families to stay safe and aware during the holiday shopping season. Please read and share our Online Holiday Shopping Fraud Do’s and Don’ts Tip Sheet to help protect yourself while shopping online. #OnlineSafety #HolidayShopping #FraudPrevention
December 11, 2025 at 7:45 PM
We want all families to stay safe and aware during the holiday shopping season. Please read and share our Online Holiday Shopping Fraud Do’s and Don’ts Tip Sheet to help protect yourself while shopping online. #OnlineSafety #HolidayShopping #FraudPrevention
A new nonprofit e-commerce site, TroveMarket.com, is creating a marketplace for makers with disabilities, offering a 3% commission to help sellers retain more of their earnings. Stories like Belle Meador’s show how microbusiness can open doors when traditional employment is harder to access.
December 10, 2025 at 9:15 PM
A new nonprofit e-commerce site, TroveMarket.com, is creating a marketplace for makers with disabilities, offering a 3% commission to help sellers retain more of their earnings. Stories like Belle Meador’s show how microbusiness can open doors when traditional employment is harder to access.
Michaela “Michi” Benthaus, an ESA aerospace and mechatronics engineer who uses a wheelchair, will fly on an upcoming Blue Origin New Shepard mission as a first for disability inclusion in spaceflight. She hopes to be the first but not the last. #Nasa #Accessibility #Disability #Awareness
December 10, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Michaela “Michi” Benthaus, an ESA aerospace and mechatronics engineer who uses a wheelchair, will fly on an upcoming Blue Origin New Shepard mission as a first for disability inclusion in spaceflight. She hopes to be the first but not the last. #Nasa #Accessibility #Disability #Awareness
With cooler nights ahead, know the difference between colds and the flu. Both are contagious, but the flu is usually more severe. Learn more: www.cdc.gov/flu/about/coldflu.html. #Cold #Flu #FluSeason #HeathAwareness #CDC
December 8, 2025 at 5:06 PM
With cooler nights ahead, know the difference between colds and the flu. Both are contagious, but the flu is usually more severe. Learn more: www.cdc.gov/flu/about/coldflu.html. #Cold #Flu #FluSeason #HeathAwareness #CDC
Santa Cares offers sensory-friendly Santa visits on 12/7, requiring registration at santacares.whereissanta.com. Staff are trained to facilitate calm visits throughout the season, with Mondays through Thursdays before 4 pm being quieter times. #Holidays #SantaCares #Accessibility #FamilySupport
December 5, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Santa Cares offers sensory-friendly Santa visits on 12/7, requiring registration at santacares.whereissanta.com. Staff are trained to facilitate calm visits throughout the season, with Mondays through Thursdays before 4 pm being quieter times. #Holidays #SantaCares #Accessibility #FamilySupport
An AI app helps people with communication disabilities form sentences and share jokes quickly, showcasing technology's role in enhancing access and agency in daily interactions. Read more - www.disabilityscoop.com/2025/11/21/a.... #Accessibility #AssistiveTechnology #AIInnovation #Communication
December 5, 2025 at 12:15 AM
An AI app helps people with communication disabilities form sentences and share jokes quickly, showcasing technology's role in enhancing access and agency in daily interactions. Read more - www.disabilityscoop.com/2025/11/21/a.... #Accessibility #AssistiveTechnology #AIInnovation #Communication
A cold or the flu can look similar at first. In this short video, the Family Network on Disabilities explains the key differences, allowing families to better understand symptoms and their potential meanings. #DisabilityServices #SpecialEducation #ParentSupport #FluSeason #PublicHealth
December 4, 2025 at 6:16 PM
A cold or the flu can look similar at first. In this short video, the Family Network on Disabilities explains the key differences, allowing families to better understand symptoms and their potential meanings. #DisabilityServices #SpecialEducation #ParentSupport #FluSeason #PublicHealth
Today, we observe the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, emphasizing the importance of acceptance, accessibility, and empowerment for people with disabilities worldwide. Join the celebration! #CelebrateEveryone #DisabilityAwareness
December 3, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Today, we observe the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, emphasizing the importance of acceptance, accessibility, and empowerment for people with disabilities worldwide. Join the celebration! #CelebrateEveryone #DisabilityAwareness
Has FND or POPIN/PSN/PEN helped you? We want your feedback! Take our 5-minute survey to improve our services and potentially win a $50 Amazon Gift Card. Your responses are confidential. Survey: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F.... Thank you for being part of our community! (Winners notified by email.)
December 2, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Has FND or POPIN/PSN/PEN helped you? We want your feedback! Take our 5-minute survey to improve our services and potentially win a $50 Amazon Gift Card. Your responses are confidential. Survey: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F.... Thank you for being part of our community! (Winners notified by email.)
Exciting news! The Jan La Belle #Scholarship is now open for applications. This program supports ambitious Florida students with disabilities who aim to further their education. Submit by Feb 12, 2026. Scan the QR or visit www.FNDUSA.org. #EducationOpportunity #FLStudents
December 1, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Exciting news! The Jan La Belle #Scholarship is now open for applications. This program supports ambitious Florida students with disabilities who aim to further their education. Submit by Feb 12, 2026. Scan the QR or visit www.FNDUSA.org. #EducationOpportunity #FLStudents
With cooler nights ahead, know the difference between colds and the flu. Both are contagious, but the flu is usually more severe. Learn more: www.cdc.gov/flu/about/coldflu.html. #Cold #Flu #FluSeason #HeathAwareness #CDC
November 28, 2025 at 4:40 PM
With cooler nights ahead, know the difference between colds and the flu. Both are contagious, but the flu is usually more severe. Learn more: www.cdc.gov/flu/about/coldflu.html. #Cold #Flu #FluSeason #HeathAwareness #CDC
The holiday season can be delightful yet daunting for busy families. Our latest video offers simple, family-friendly tips to boost mental and emotional well-being. Discover easy habits, steady routines, and ways to honor everyone's feelings for a more peaceful holiday. #FamilyWellness #HolidayPeace
November 27, 2025 at 5:46 PM
The holiday season can be delightful yet daunting for busy families. Our latest video offers simple, family-friendly tips to boost mental and emotional well-being. Discover easy habits, steady routines, and ways to honor everyone's feelings for a more peaceful holiday. #FamilyWellness #HolidayPeace
Happy Thanksgiving from FND. We’re thankful for the families and caregivers who inspire us every day with their resilience and love. Wishing you a warm and restful holiday. #HappyThanksgiving #Community #Gratitude
November 27, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Happy Thanksgiving from FND. We’re thankful for the families and caregivers who inspire us every day with their resilience and love. Wishing you a warm and restful holiday. #HappyThanksgiving #Community #Gratitude
The dyslexia paradox highlights the delay in diagnosing dyslexia, with most students identified in second or third grade, although early intervention in kindergarten is more effective. Watch the video here: youtu.be/kPA3EsEFL0I?.... #DyslexiaAwareness #EarlyIntervention
November 26, 2025 at 5:04 PM
The dyslexia paradox highlights the delay in diagnosing dyslexia, with most students identified in second or third grade, although early intervention in kindergarten is more effective. Watch the video here: youtu.be/kPA3EsEFL0I?.... #DyslexiaAwareness #EarlyIntervention
Holidays can be overwhelming for children with selective mutism. Planning ahead, easing into social settings, and offering lots of praise can help them feel more comfortable. Small steps lead to big progress. #SelectiveMutism #HolidaySupport
November 25, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Holidays can be overwhelming for children with selective mutism. Planning ahead, easing into social settings, and offering lots of praise can help them feel more comfortable. Small steps lead to big progress. #SelectiveMutism #HolidaySupport
Tripod, the three-legged polar bear, now has a cub, an inspiring tale of survival, adaptation, and hope. At FND, we recognize that resilience is also present in families. Read about them here - churchillwild.com/tripod-aka-h.... #Resilience #Inspiration
November 25, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Tripod, the three-legged polar bear, now has a cub, an inspiring tale of survival, adaptation, and hope. At FND, we recognize that resilience is also present in families. Read about them here - churchillwild.com/tripod-aka-h.... #Resilience #Inspiration
Accommodations like visual supports, step-by-step directions, graphic organizers, and extra processing time can make learning more accessible for students with language disorders. Learn more - www.understood.org/en/articles/.... #LanguageSupport #Accommodations #EducationSupport
November 21, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Accommodations like visual supports, step-by-step directions, graphic organizers, and extra processing time can make learning more accessible for students with language disorders. Learn more - www.understood.org/en/articles/.... #LanguageSupport #Accommodations #EducationSupport
Discover effortless holiday enjoyment with a stress-free twist! This brief video unveils simple outdoor activities for families to bond, rejuvenate, and savor cherished moments together. Ideal for parents seeking a more relaxed, joyful holiday routine. #FamilyTime #HolidayBliss
November 20, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Discover effortless holiday enjoyment with a stress-free twist! This brief video unveils simple outdoor activities for families to bond, rejuvenate, and savor cherished moments together. Ideal for parents seeking a more relaxed, joyful holiday routine. #FamilyTime #HolidayBliss
November is National Family Caregivers Month. Let’s honor and thank the families who care for loved ones every day. Their dedication and strength inspire us all. #Caregivers #DisabilitySupport #FamilyCaregivers #ParentSupport
Learn more and find resources at mhanational.org/caregiving/.
Learn more and find resources at mhanational.org/caregiving/.
November 20, 2025 at 8:31 AM
November is National Family Caregivers Month. Let’s honor and thank the families who care for loved ones every day. Their dedication and strength inspire us all. #Caregivers #DisabilitySupport #FamilyCaregivers #ParentSupport
Learn more and find resources at mhanational.org/caregiving/.
Learn more and find resources at mhanational.org/caregiving/.
With holiday travel approaching, families can utilize these tips to make trips easier for children with autism, anxiety, or sensory sensitivities. Learn more at: childmind.org/article/24-t.... #FamilyTravel #AutismSupport #SensoryFriendly
November 20, 2025 at 12:30 AM
With holiday travel approaching, families can utilize these tips to make trips easier for children with autism, anxiety, or sensory sensitivities. Learn more at: childmind.org/article/24-t.... #FamilyTravel #AutismSupport #SensoryFriendly