Family Network on Disabilities

Organization Overview & Website Review

 

Learn how Family Network on Disabilities (FND) can support both families and professionals when working with a child with any disability. Services include peer support, training, education, materials dissemination, resource linkage, and advocacy. FND has been supporting families and youth (age 26 and younger) with disabilities since 1985. Operating as a nonprofit throughout the state of Florida, FND provides information, resources, support,and trainings to families, caregivers, youth, providers, and school districts across the state of Florida. Their website has thousands of resources focused on special education, navigating the Medical and Mental Healthcare Systems for your child, and wellness tools. Funding for the organization comes from the US Department of Education, the US Department of Health, and the Health Resources Services Administration.

The Florida Center Training Institute is proud to partner with the Family Network on Disabilities.  Due to their funding, it is only open to Florida residents.  

TAKEAWAYS:

• Gain an overall understanding of the Family Network on Disabilities
• Learn about the FND programs and which ones would benefit your family
• Learn how to navigate the FND website

 

Lisa Math, BSc, CRPS-F,

Director of Family S.T.A.R. Program 

Lisa Math is the statewide Director of the Family S.T.A.R. program for Family Network on Disabilities. She is also a Certified Recovery Peer Specialist with an endorsement in working with Families, as well as a certified trainer for numerous programs.

In her role at FND, she supports families who have children with special healthcare needs, complex medical challenges, developmental disabilities and mental health challenges. She has created webinars, resource materials, curricula, and presentations that she has presented at conferences and meetings throughout the state. Lisa serves on many committees throughout the state that support individuals with disabilities. She has been honored by numerous organizations for her advocacy efforts.

Although her career has also included working in television, radio, adult and elementary education, her most important job is that as a parent of a 25 year old young adult who has multiple medical conditions and mental health challenges. Lisa gave up her career while her child was young to become her child’s advocate and to navigate services, systems, and resources to meet their needs, but returned years ago as a professional to use her lived experience and training to support families on their journeys.

Lisa is an award winning poet and writer, and enjoys traveling, watching historical dramas and chocolate.

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