So, I've been wondering.  What does it feel like to tie up a child?  What does it take for an adult to think it's a good idea or even just ok to tie up a child?  It seems to be happening all the time, most recently in Hi... [More]

  Registration is now open for the 4th Annual Heart and Hope Statewide Family Conference on Saturday, February 20, 2010 from 8:30am to 4:30 pm at Southwest Middle School in Orlando, Florida. What is Heart and Hope? It’s a full day event that is designed to help bring individual... [More]

Stop Hitting Our Kids:  Do’s and Don’ts  Rich La Belle, Executive Director, Family Network on Disabilities  We have to ask ourselves – what will it take?  How many more kids with disabilities will be mistreated, abused, even killed, in schools befo... [More]

FND is proud to announce that we have moved our office! Our new address is: 2196 Main St. Suite K Dunedin, FL 34698 This DOES NOT effect our telephone or fax numbers.  They are still: 727-523-1130/800-825-5736  Fax: 727-523-8687

 Rich La Belle, Executive Director          Family Network on Disabilities                  This is a request to all of the teachers out there.  Whether you ... [More]

Progress Rich La Belle, Executive Director Family Network on Disabilities               I’m feeling hopeful.  I really am.  We’re making progress.  This last Wednesday, the Gov... [More]

Would She Still Have A Job If It Wasn’t “Those Kids”?  Rich La Belle, Executive Director Family Network on Disabilities                       I’ve... [More]

September 07, 2009  By Sharon Boyd-Age of Autism  Abuse complaints about Diana O’Neil, a special education teacher at Venice Elementary School in Sarasota County Florida, appeared as early as the 2001/2002 school year although her record does not reflect this. More alleg... [More]

Stop Hitting Our Kids:  Response From the Department of Education  Rich La Belle, Executive Director                   Family Network on Disabilities      &... [More]

His Name Is Isaiah             Here’s a story – a true story – about a little boy.  His name is Isaiah.  Isaiah went to school one day and came home with scratches, bruises, and a busted lip.  Happen... [More]