Kids Enabled Resource Fair
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2012 Special Needs Summer Recreation/Respite Fair
2012 Special Needs Summer Recreation and Respite Fair
Sponsored by
All About Developmental Disabilities (AADD)
Formerly Atlanta Alliance on Developmental Disabilities
Metro East Georgia Learning Resources System
(Metro East GLRS)
Dogwood Chapter, Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
Date: Saturday, January 28, 2012*
*Snow/ice alternate date is Saturday, February 4, 2012
The news stations will report if DeKalb County School events are cancelled
Place: North DeKalb Mall
2050 Lawrenceville Highway
Decatur, Georgia 30033
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Who? Parents of children with special needs
are invited to drop by the fair to meet
with representatives of camps, respite
care, recreation and other activities
Social Skills Programs and Drama Club
Saturday Group is now available 3 weeks a month in 2 locations
Drama Club is now open to elementary, middle, and high school students
Saturday Group
Saturday Social Group provides direct social skills instruction along with activities that incorporate this instruction into everyday life skills.
Your child will have the opportunity to practice social skills with other children in a meaningful way. Saturday group is not the typical therapy session where a lesson is taught and practiced in the therapy room, but a real life session where the skill is actually happening and the children have the opportunity to generalize the social skill appropriately.
We are now offering Saturday Group at two different locations!
*Saturday Group at Hi-Hope is Sponsored by Spectrum Autism Support Group*
*Lawrenceville: Hi-Hope Center 882 HI-Hope Ln. Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Cobblestone: Cobblestone Therapy Group 11111 Houze Rd. Suite 101 Roswell, GA 30076
DRAMA CLUB
Sponsored by Spectrum Autism Support Group
Drama Club has been a huge success for our middle/high schooler! We'll have a second session starting in January.
Great News! Drama Club for Elementary, Middle, and High Schoolers
This program will support your child’s individuality as well as help strengthen their social skills through team building games and projects. Students will work together to create performances and gain confidence, adaptability and learn positive transitions to change.
The drama program will be directed by a former Gwinnett County Drama Teacher trained to work with children on the ASD spectrum.
Drama club will be held on Mondays from 6:30-8:30pm at the Lawrenceville Church of God located at 329 Grayson Hwy Lawrenceville 30046
Come join the fun!
We would love to have your child join us for our school-year activities! Your child will be able to participate in fun activities, work on social skills, and establish and maintaining friendships at any of our events.
2011 - 2012
Calendar
Saturday Group: HiHope
Sponsored by Spectrum Autism Support Group
· November 5 *This Weekend...Don't miss it*
· November 19
· December 3
· December 10
· January 7
· January 21
· February 4
· February 18
· March 3
· March17
· April 21
· May 5
Saturday Group: Cobblestone
· November 12
· December
· January 14
· February 11
· March 10
· April 14
· May 12
Drama Club Meetings
Sponsored by Spectrum Autism Support Group
· Drama Club will meet on Mondays starting in January and ending with a performance in late April or early May
· With the support of Spectrum Autism Support Group we have been able to reduce your cost for this fantastic social expereince to $300
For Information Contact:
www.socialskillstoday.com
678-640-2489
information@socialskillstoday.com
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DD New Option and Comp Waiver Trainings
DD New Option and Comp Waiver trainings open to parents/families to learn more about these supplemental support benefits. Register directly with the provider at:
"What is a Microboard?" AND "A Parent's Perspective on Self-Direction"
AAAFDD Guest Speaker Event
Monday, November 14th
7:00-8:45 PM
The Tucker Recreation Center
4998 LaVista Road, Room 2, Tucker, GA
Nancy Vara, Executive Director
The Georgia Microboards Association, Inc.
and
"A Parent's Perspective on Self-Direction"
The Georgia Microboards Association was formed to provide training and ongoing assistance to small, non-profit organizations called microboards, whose mission is to oversee the supports and services of one individual with a disability. The Association helps each microboard plan individualized services and supports through a unique, person-centered planning tool called PATH: Planning Alternative Tomorrows with Hope.
Nancy will also share some personal stories and provide the audience with a parent's perspective on the self-direction option, where participants are afforded the decision-making authority to recruit, hire, train and supervise the individuals who furnish their direct support services and have the authority to control how Medicaid funds in a budget are spent.
If you are considering the self-direct option, this is a meeting you don't want to miss!
Georgia Microboards Association
Web: gamicroboards.org/
Email: gamicro1@gmail.com
Phone: 678-983-6217
SSI/SSDI Workshop
SPECIAL NEEDS PARENT MEETING
Where: Centennial High School Hall I across from the gym-Room12
When: Wednesday, November 16 at 7PM
The Law Office of Laurence L. Christensen, P.C. will be coming to talk about social security disability. We all know that once our child turns 18 they can receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) but did you know that disabled children under the age of 18 can receive SSI and Medicaid if the family income meets the criteria? Have you been denied SSI? Come and learn more and have your questions answered by professionals.
These meetings are open to all N. Fulton parents, teachers or caregivers.
Questions contact Bonnie Petrukovich
PTSA Special Needs Chair
770-642-6810 btpetrukovich@charter.net
Basketball for Teens - Roswell Recreation and Parks
The City Roswell Recreation and Parks is now offering a basketball program for teens 14-17 with a developmental disability (co-ed) for Winter quarter. It will be held beginning on November 5 till February 11, and the days, time, and locations are as follows:
Tuesdays from 7:30 to 8:30, Roswell Area Park Community Activity Building
Saturdays from 12:00 to 1:00, Hembree Park Recreation Center.
Please use number 23070-01 to register beginning October 10. The course is called Special Developmental Basketball.
http://www.roswellgov.com/index.aspx?nid=510
The fee is $10 for residents and $15 for non-residents.
Please email Ron Dover at rondover@charter.net or call 404-213-7622 should you have any questions.
Special Olympics Swim Team
DIJ’s Metro SOAR
Special Olympics Swim Team
EMORY UNIVERSITY POOL
Pool Located at Woodruff Physical Education Center (the Woodpeck)
600 Asbury Cir Atlanta 30322
Parking can be found in the Peavine Parking Deck across from the Woodruff P.E. Center/pool
2011-12 Season
Starts Tuesday October 18th 2011
Ends Week of State Games May 15th 2012
Tuesday Evenings 7:30 - 8:30 PM
This program is opened to all levels of swimmers.
We have participants that can’t swim at all to swimmers that can swim at a fast competitive level.
Also, we have training for Unified Special Olympics where people without disabilities compete on the same team with our Special Olympians against other Unified Special Olympic teams.
We are very fortunate to have members of the Emory University Swim Team as out coaches.
We host several “friendly” swim meets each year and swim at the State Special Olympics summer games May.
If you are not sure you want participate come visit.
Swimmers need to be a registered athlete with Special Olympics.
If you need to know if you are registered with Special Olympics or need registration forms contact Dan.
For more information contact:
Dan “Dij” Evatt
404-295-4878
dij@bellsouth.net
230 W. Davis St. Decatur Ga. 30030
Basketball For All
THE NBA IS ON STRIKE BUT WE ARE’NT !!!
BASKETBALL FOR ALL
This activity is for ages 15 and above. Everyone can play regardless of ability or experience. You only have to try hard and be able to have fun! We’ll practice some skills and break up into teams to play practice games. Get some exercise, meet new friends and perfect your jump shot! Emphasis will be on basketball skills and individual success. Eligible players will participate in Special Olympic competition, games and State Winter Games
When: Saturdays Oct 29 – Jan. 21
Time: 9:00 – 10:00 am
Where: Johnson Park, 1781 Ebenezer Road, Conyers
Cost: Free, SIGN UP NOW!
Register at 770-278-7249, tom.mcpike@rockdalecounty.org or at Johnson Park.
JUNIOR UNIFIED SPECTIAL OLYMPICS BASKETBALL
This program is for age 14 and under players. Unified basketball combines special Olympic participants and non-special Olympic participants together so everyone benefits from basketball instruction and play.
When: Saturdays Nov 12 – Jan. 21
Time: 9:00 – 10:00 am
Where: Johnson Park, 1781 Ebenezer Road, Conyers
Cost: Free, register at 770-278-7249, tom.mcpike@rockdalecounty.org or at Johnson Park.
Tom McPike, C.T.R.S.
Theapeutic Recreation Manager
Rockdale County
PO Box 224
Conyers, GA. 30012
770-278-7249, tom.mcpike@rockdalecounty.org
Special Time with Santa
Special Time with Santa
December 3, 2011
at Summit Learning Center
700 Holcomb Bridge Road
Roswell, GA
Crafts, Music, and Fun for All and
A Special Time & Photo with Santa!
To set your appointment
please call the office at 770-904-4474
Basketball Program for Teens
The City Roswell Recreation and Parks is now offering a basketball program for teens 14-17 with a developmental disability (co-ed) for Winter quarter. It will be held beginning on November 5 till February 11, and the days, time, and locations are as follows:
Tuesdays from 7:30 to 8:30, Roswell Area Park Community Activity Building
Saturdays from 12:00 to 1:00, Hembree Park Recreation Center.
Please use number 23070-01 to register beginning October 10. The course is called Special Developmental Basketball. Here is a URL to online registration.
http://www.roswellgov.com/index.aspx?nid=510
The fee is $10 for residents and $15 for non-residents.
Please email Ron Dover at rondover@charter.net or call 404-213-7622 should you have any questions.
Disability Awareness 101
Childkind’s Family Support Services, in partnership with The Center for Leadership in Disability,presents:
Disability Awareness 101 workshop
for Parents, Grandparents, Caregivers, Advocates,
and all Professionals who support
children with special health care needs
and/or developmental disabilities.
When: Wednesday, October 19, 2011 from 6:30pm-8:30pm
(childcare NOT provided)
Where: Childkind, Inc.
3107 Clairmont Road, Suite A
Atlanta, GA 30329 (see directions below)
Why: To discuss services and community resources caregivers, case managers, and service providers of children with special health care needs and/or developmental disabilities.
What will be discussed: People First Language, Medicaid (including
EPSDT and waivers), school topics, advocacy, state and federal legislation:
the Olmstead Decision, the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA)
and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
TO
DETAILS: RSVP is REQUIRED please
No cost to families or professionals to participate in the workshop.
For Licensed Professionals seeking CEUs: 2 core hours, cost: $55.00 (payable by check, money order
or online at www.childkind.org via the DONATE button. Your receipt will show as payment for CEU).
TO RSVP: email Christina Mahoney at: cmahoney@childkind.org or by phone: 404-248-1980, ext. 254
Assistive Technology Program
Parent to Parent of Georgia Presents a Free Training on:
I Can Do That!
A Brief Overview of Assistive Technology for Parents and Families
Presenter:
Pat Satterfield, Trainer at Parent to Parent of Georgia
This new presentation by Parent to Parent of Georgia, will focus on:
Examples of currently used Assistive Technology (AT) tools
AT in the IEP process
Considering appropriate AT for your child
Financial resources for AT devices
When: Thursday October 20, 2011
Time: 6:30pm -8:30pm
Where: Mount Bethel Community Center
(*Not at the Main Church Building)
4608 Lower Roswell Road
Marietta, GA 30068
For more information contact Sitara Nayak at 678-993-3008 or call Parent to Parent of Georgia at 1-800-229-2038
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Free Dance Party
LIKE PIZZA?
LIKE TO DANCE?
LIKE TO HAVE FUN WITH FRIENDS AND WIN PRIZES?
Join us this Saturday for dancing to a live DJ, a free pizza lunch and door prizes.
Enjoy dancing to a live DJ, a free pizza lunch, door prizes, and meeting new and old friends at this special event. Member agencies of the ASPIRE Coalition for persons will disabilities will sponsor this event and will be present to provide information on local disability services and opportunities.
When: Saturday September 10
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 pm
Where: Wheeler Park Pavilion, 1350 Parker Road, Conyers (near playground)
Cost: Free
Tom McPike, C.T.R.S.
Theapeutic Recreation Manager, Rockdale County, PO Box 224, Conyers, GA. 30012
770-278-7249, tom.mcpike@rockdalecounty.org
Club Connect - Afterschool Enrichment Program
“Club Connect”
Afterschool Enrichment Program
for Middle & High School Students
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
New Mailing Address:
1425 Market Blvd. Suite 330-135
Roswell GA 30076
www.greatprospectsinc.org
Great Prospects Socials
Socials are Back !
Our socials are appropriate for middle and high school students, as well as those who have recently graduated.
Friday, September 16th - Fall Festival
6:30 - 9pm
$10 per person - Pizza and Dancing
***** SAVE THE DATES ******
***Saturday October 22***
***Friday November 18***
***Saturday January 14***
* *Please note the date changes – we will be alternating between Friday and Saturday nights this year!
Northminster Presbyterian Church
2400 Old Alabama Road
Roswell GA 30076
*****NEW: Please RSVP to:***** info@greatprospectsinc.org or (770) 314-7273
Parental Rights Workshop
North Fulton Autism Support Group Meeting
Date: Sunday September 11, 2011
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Topic: "Parental Rights Workshop”
This informative and highly interactive workshop is designed to get your questions answered! Allison B. Vrolijk, Esq. will outline parental rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in easy-to-understand terms and share tips to navigate the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process. The floor will remain open throughout the workshop for you to ask those pressing questions.
Speaker: Allison B. Vrolijk, Esq.
Allison B. Vrolijk, Esq. earned her law degree from Duke University School of Law and has previously practiced in the area of criminal prosecution. She is a member of the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates and is a graduate of the Georgia Advocacy Office’s Parent Leadership Support Project VIII. She represents children with disabilities, both in the school setting and in juvenile court. A mother of three sons, two with special needs, Allison works to achieve amicable solutions at the lowest level possible. Visit her at http://www.vrolijklaw.com or on Facebook at facebook.com/SpecialEdAttorneyAllisonBVrolijk.
WHERE: Emory John’s Creek Hospital
6325 Hospital Parkway
AKA 6325 West Johns Xing (Street Name Changed)
Suite 109
Johns Creek, GA 30097
Enter through the main doors of the Hospital. The Physicians' Plaza doors are locked on the weekends.
Once in the main doors, head down the long hallway to the left.
Enter the Physicians Plaza and stay straight. Suite 109 will be on your right.
PLEASE RSVP to debbiedobbs@comcast.net. Debbiedobbs @ Comcast.net (no spaces). Handouts will be provided to those who RSVP. You have permission to forward this message. This event is completely free and open to all. No childcare available.
Disclaimer: North Fulton Autism Support Group, Inc. provides general information to the autism community. The information comes from a variety of sources, and North Fulton Autism Support Group, Inc. does not independently verify any of it. Nothing presented at meetings, emails or in print should be construed as medical or legal advice. Always consult your child's doctor regarding his or her individual needs.
AAAFDD Events
SEPTEMBER
AAAFDD Guest Speakers Eve Bogan and Rena Harris
Jewish Family & Career Services
Monday, September 26th
7:00 - 9:00 PM
The Tucker Recreation Center
4898 LaVista Road, Room 2, Tucker, GA
OCTOBER
AAAFDD SEVENTH ANNUAL BLUE GRASS POT LUCK FAMILY SOCIAL
Featuring the music of AAAFDD's Viva and Neil Araki
Monday, October 24th
7:00 - 9:00 PM
The Tucker Recreation Center
4898 LaVista Road, Room 2, Tucker, GA
Bring a main dish, side dish or desserts to share
(Soft Drinks and Fried Chicken will be provided)
Invite job coaches, support coordinators, care providers, friends, and room mates
Everyone is welcome!
RSVP: scommito@mindspring.com
Vacations at Walt Disney World for Families with Children with Special Needs
Follow this link for information about vacations at Walt Disney World for families who have children with special needs.
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