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Learning Opportunities
Learning Opportunities
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Online Learning Opportunities
The Family Center for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs offers online learning opportunities for families of children with special health care needs and the professionals who care for them. These online webinars offer resources, information, and skill development on relevant topics related to children with special health care needs. They are led by seasoned parent staff and/or guest speakers with expertise in the topic. They are open to anyone to attend including parents, family members, youth, professionals, educators, public health, medical providers, etc.
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Understanding Michigan’s Anti-Bullying Law: What Families Need to Know
Date: October 13, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (EST)
Mary Teachout, School Safety Consultant with the Michigan Department of Education, will discuss Michigan’s anti-bullying law. Participants will leave with a better understanding of their rights, where to find help, and how to work with schools to address bullying concerns.
https://redcap.link/MI.anti-bullyinglaws
OK2SAY: Michigan’s Student Safety Program
Date: October 22, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (EST)
Join Christine Coady from OK2SAY, Michigan’s confidential student safety program. Learn how the program helps students and families report concerns about bullying and other issues, and find resources for support.
MiABLE
Date: November 10, 2026
Times: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (EST)
Join us to gain a better understanding of what MiABLE accounts are, who qualifies, and how they work to help individuals with disabilities save money without losing essential benefits like SSI and Medicaid. Two times are available to accommodate family schedules.
Presenter: Scott de Varona, Executive Director, MiABLE 529(a) Disability Savings Program.Registration: 11:00 a.m. https://redcap.link/MiABLE
Registration: 4:00 p.m. https://redcap.link/MiABLE-PM
Healthcare Transition and Your Child: What Parents Need to Know!
Date: November 19, 2026
Times: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. or 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. (EST)
Change can be challenging when your child with special health care needs moves from pediatric to adult healthcare services. This webinar is an opportunity for parents to learn what they need to consider, and what support is available during this important time in their child’s life. Two times are available to accommodate family schedules.
Presenter: Michelle Burgher, Transition Specialist at CSHCS.Registration: 10:00 a.m. https://redcap.link/HCT-AM
Registration: 7:00 p.m. https://redcap.link/HCT-PM