Grant from
WellCare helps fund training for parents of children with
disabilities
LOUISVILLE, Ky. , Dec. 19,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kentucky Special Parent
Involvement Network (KY-SPIN), a statewide non-profit organization
that links families and individuals with disabilities to valuable
resources that will enable them to live productive and fulfilling
lives, is offering two free seminars to provide in-depth training
for professionals and parents of children with disabilities.
The seminars will be presented via Zoom, on Jan. 11 and Jan. 27,
2024, from 9am-5pm (EST).
The seminars are part of a statewide series, sponsored in part
by WellCare of Kentucky, a
whole-owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation, (NYSE: CNC).
"This seminar provides a place for parents of children with
disabilities to come and receive trainings on issues they are
facing and the tools to aid in their child's development," said
WellCare's Plan President, Corey
Ewing. "WellCare is pleased to be able to sponsor these
trainings that support families in Kentucky."
Registrants can choose to attend all sessions or individual
sessions.
KY-SPIN's Bridging the Gap in Special Education Training
agenda:
9-10am (EST) - Building
Partnerships
10-10:30am - Overview of
Section 504, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) &
Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA)
2004
10:30am-12pm - Overview
of Special Education Process (IDEA Part B: ages 3-21) –
Individualized Education Program (IEP)
12-12:30pm -Lunch break
12:30-2:30pm -
Individualized Education Program (IEP) Continued
2:30-3pm - IDEA
Procedural Safeguards & Dispute Resolution
3-4pm 504 - Plan
Overview
4-5pm - Individual Health
Plan (IHP)
To register, visit kyspin.com or call 800-525-7746.
About KY-SPIN
Kentucky Special Parent Involvement
Network (KY-SPIN) is a statewide
non-profit organization. The mission of
KY-SPIN, Inc. is to link families and individuals with disabilities
to valuable resources that will enable them to live productive,
fulfilling lives. For more information, please visit
www.kyspin.com.
About WellCare Kentucky
WellCare of Kentucky provides government-sponsored managed
care services to families, children, seniors, and individuals with
complex needs primarily through Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, and
Medicare Prescription Drug Plans across the state. WellCare
is a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene
Corporation, a leading healthcare enterprise committed to
helping people live healthier lives. For more information, please
visit wellcare.com/kentucky.
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SOURCE WellCare of Kentucky