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Map to Focus, Inc.
Disclaimer
In accordance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Focus, Inc., accepts participants without regard to race, color, gender, age, or national origin, and is an equal opportunity employer.
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Arkansas Parent Training
And Information Network
The Arkansas PTI is a statewide network for parents of children with disabilities. It is a joint project of Focus, Inc., the Arkansas Disability Coalition, and Arkansas Support Network, Inc.
Our mission is to advocate for equal rights and opportunities for children and adults with disabilities.
The Arkansas PTI Centers offer:
1) Small group training and workshop presentations for parents and education and health care professionals
A. To develop self-advocacy skills
B. To improve communication between home and school
C. To understand IDEA and other laws that impact the education of children with disabilities
D. To prepare for planning meetings (e.g., IEP, IFSP, transition, service team meetings, etc.)
E. To promote quality of life and success for children with disabilities
2) Information
A. About typical development
B. About specific disabilities and health conditions (On-Site Resource Libraries)
C. About parent and child educational rights and responsibilities (Quarterly Newsletter)
D. About local resources and services that can help
3) Support
A. Professionals who will attend school conferences with parents
B. Assistance in developing parent support groups for specific disabilities (Down Syndrome, Autism, ADHD, etc.)
C. Assistance for individuals who need to learn academic skills