Parent to Parent of Georgia

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For more information, visit: http://www.decal.ga.gov/CAPS/Solve.aspx

Learn about Medicaid programs and services, including how to qualify for Medicaid based on a child’s disability or chronic health condition (Katie Beckett Deeming Waiver). Join us as Faye Capers, Outreach Trainer, Parent to Parent of Georgia guides you through information on EPSDT, GAPP, SOURCE, and a brief overview of CCSP, ICWP and NOW/COMP waivers. Webinar: Georgia Medicaid Basics and an Overview of Home and Community-Based Services Thursday, November 17th at 3:00 PM EDT... Register via the link below: https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_yR1sC9xZQu-yPsnJFD1m_w

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If you are having difficulty being matched with the resources you need ...reach out today! https://www.facebook.com/pg/GA-DBHDD-Region-1-Crisis-Counselor-101586235030568/posts/?ref=page_internal

Join us as Corwin Lambeth, Regional Coordinator, Parent to Parent of Georgia will introduce parents of school-age children to assistive technology devices and services; help them determine what assistive technology (AT) their child might need to overcome barriers and achieve their goals, and locate sources for AT. Webinar: I Can Do That! A Brief Overview of Assistive Technology Thursday, November 12th at 6:30 PM EDT... Register via the link below: https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_E_8I0VhIQc2Y_Uz5KV40Qg

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The Gwinnett County Public Library and Pat Satterfield of the Dunamis Educational Foundation present online life skills topics for adults and teens with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities. The link to the Zoom video meetings is listed below and is also available through the GCPL Events Calendar. No registration is required. Parents and caregivers are welcome. Thursday, November 19 - 3 p.m. Solving Problems in Social Situations Do you ever have trouble getting along wi...th friends? With others in the community? We will discuss problem-solving strategies to help us work through situations in our relationships with other people. https://gwinnettpl.libnet.info/event/4556079

P-SNAP benefits for November will be issued according to this schedule.

The Excel Program at the Georgia Institute of Technology is now accepting applications for the 2021-2022 academic year! The Excel Program offered by the Georgia Institute of Technology is a four-year college program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) leading to two separate Certificates. The first is a Certificate in Academic Enrichment, Social Fluency and Career Exploration and the second is a Certificate in Social Growth, Leadership, and ...Career Development. Excel provides a structured, supportive, and inclusive postsecondary educational opportunity and addresses the full scope of the needs of this population from fundamental academics to social activities and vocational preparation. The program activities are categorized into one or more categories: academics, social fluency, independent living, career exploration, and development. To learn more about Excel visit our website at www.Excel.gatech.edu Apply now at: https://www.scheller.gatech.edu///resources/apply-now.html

Are you a parent or caregiver of a child with extensive support needs (e.g., intellectual disability, multiple disabilities, autism, and pervasive support needs.) who has been offered any form of distance learning? Share your experience! The purpose of this survey is to gain an understanding of the unique needs and desires of parents of children with extensive support needs during distance learning in the time of COVID-19. With the looming possibility of extended periods of ...distance learning, it is essential that the educators, school administrators, and those involved in teacher preparation understand parent needs and desires for the facilitation of successful distance learning. This information will help develop professional development for teachers, and prepare future teachers to design accessible distance learning opportunities for families and students with extensive support needs. Please consider completing this 10-20 minute survey. Within the survey, you may also volunteer for a 30 minute interview. Your experiences may provide valuable information to guide the design of accessible distance learning for families. Click here for the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/COVID19_Parent_Survey Click here to volunteer for an interview: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/COVIDCaregiverContact Please contact the principal investigator, Samantha Toews from the California State University, Northridge Department of Special Education at [email protected] with any questions.

As the pandemic continues, it's helpful to have these reminders!

Wishing the Happiest of Birthdays to P2P staff celebrating in November! Sitara (November 13th), Verdell (November 26th) and Kathryn (November 27th)

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