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We provide a place where families of children with special needs can receive help with their issues and concerns. You can find information on various topics related to physical, mental, and intellectual disabilities. We will also update this webpage regularly with coming events, webinars, and video series to help you navigate different aspects of special education. This collection of online resources aims to serve as a one-stop shop for your family with assistance from Fayette County Public Schools, the state of Kentucky, and beyond.
June Spotlight: Service Dogs
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Are you considering a service dog for your child? Listen to how a "best friend" named George helps this youngster every day:
The ADA explains what is and what is not a service dog, and outlines your legal protections.
See what the American Kennel Club recommends and how a dog can help someone living with a disability.
Assistance Dogs International is a good starting point. Use the search tool to find places that train certain dogs or help you train your own.
Resources
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Educational Journey
Special Ed 101 for FCPS Families
Kentucky Parent Guide for Special Education
Parent and Educator Resource Guide to Section 504 in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools
Common terminology & tips for teachers and parents
Admissions and Release Committee meetings (ARC)
Individual Education Program (IEP)
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Statewide Assistance
First Steps, (877) 41STEPS or (877) 417-8377
Kentucky Autism Training Center, (502) 852-4631
Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, (800) 372-7172
Kentucky Protection and Advocacy, (800) 372-2988
KY SPIN (Kentucky Special Parent Involvement Network), (800) 525-7746
UK HDI (University of Kentucky Human Development Institute), (859) 257-1714
DSACK (Down Syndrome Association of Central Kentucky), (859) 494-7809
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Coming Up:
June 7, 14, & 21 -- NAMI Family & Friends Seminars
June 6, June 29, & July 19 -- Special Needs Planning Workshop
Six Saturdays (June 10-July 15) -- Kids' Social Skills Music Therapy
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Contact us
LaSheena Deadwyler-Hudson,
parent liaison
(859) 381-4100,
ext. 4194If you need district-level support, please contact the appropriate associate director of Special Education.
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Web tip: The URL shortcut to this page is fcps.net/spedfamilies