Floreo can help with pandemic learning loss

Communities and schools are still reeling from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is clear that students suffered learning loss during the chaotic time, and educators are working hard to get them back on track. An article in Business Insider this week discussed the effects of the pandemic on students with special needs, and highlighted Floreo, along with other start-ups like Social Cipher and Learnfully as examples of organizations that are helping make a difference for students.

There are still a few spots in Floreo's Immersive Learning Program (in collaboration with Meta) for schools: educators can get Meta Quest headsets and a discounted Floreo subscription for the upcoming school year. We would love to talk to you about implementing Floreo in your school or district!

Floreo Merchandise

VISIT THE FLOREO STORE

You asked, and we heard you! We have a brand new Floreo store where you can purchase Floreo-branded apparel, stickers, and more. Check it out and tag us in your pictures when you and your Learners are sporting your Floreo swag!

Shop the Floreo store

Upcoming Events

CATCH US AT AN EVENT NEAR YOU

Let us know if you are attending an upcoming event. We would love to connect with you!

Council of Autism Service Providers Leadership Conference in Kansas City, MO September 13-14
DTx East in Boston, MA September 26-28
Closing the Gap Annual Conference in Minneapolis, MN October 11-13
Autism Law Summit in Milwaukee, WI October 13-14
DC DDS Tech Summit in Washington, DC October 21
Enabling Technology Summit in Murfreesboro, TN November 8-9
World Autism Conference and Exposition in Loveland, CO December 1-3

New Partnerships

THE FLOREO COMMUNITY CONTINUES TO GROW

A warm welcome to our newest partners at Easterseals Florida (FL), The Watson Institute (PA), Northern Valley Regional High School District (NJ), and The Learning Academy at the Els Center of Excellence (FL) who just signed up to begin their Floreo programs. We look forward to helping you serve the needs of your clients, students and communities!

Are you ready to join the Floreo family? We would love to discuss implementation in your school, district, or practice!

Attention Medicaid Families

FLOREO SUBSCRIPTIONS MAY BE COVERED

Did you know that in Wisconsin and New York families on Medicaid waivers initiated full reimbursed coverage of Floreo in the home?

If your family receives services in your state using a Medicaid waiver, you might be able to get a Floreo subscription (including equipment rental) fully covered by your state program. Reach out to us, and let’s work together to see how we can get Floreo into your home and start making a difference for your Learner.

Funding ideas

HOW CAN WE HELP YOU GAIN FUNDING FOR FLOREO?

We know that budgets can be tight and we want to help get Floreo into the hands of anyone who needs it! Please let us know if you need help writing up your DonorsChoose application or with information for a grant you have identified.

IDEA and Title I funds are also great sources to help you access a Floreo subscription.

What have we been reading this week?

NEWS ROUND-UP

Floreo's Vijay Ravindran named a "Tech Titan" by the Washingtonian
The pandemic learning loss was worse for kids with special needs (Floreo mention)
Minnesota State Fair works to make Mighty Midway mighty fun for visitors with autism
How telehealth can improve access to neurodiversity support services
Research shows in-school occupational therapy creates positive education experiences for kids with autism
Tips for supporting students at the start of the school year

Heather

Heather is Floreo's Director of Customer Success. She makes sure that all of Floreo's customers are comfortable and confident using Floreo. Prior to working at Floreo, Heather worked at Trove (a news start-up) and eBay for Charity. Heather holds an A.B. from Dartmouth College, where she also played varsity basketball (and won an Ivy League Championship) and a M.Ed. from the University of Mary Washington. In her free time she enjoys reading, tennis, skiing, and hiking around Western North Carolina with her husband, two sons, and adorable lab mix, Pepper.