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We’re excited to welcome our new CEO, Latoya Addy, who will lead us into the next chapter of growth and innovation. With a strong background in leadership, Latoya brings a vision for advancing our mission and strengthening the families and communities we serve across Georgia. We look forward to the energy and expertise she will …
We are excited to share the news about Georgia’s first-ever Special Education PTSA—a Parent Teacher Student Association dedicated to advocating for and supporting students with disabilities, their families, and educators. Their mission is to foster inclusion, increase awareness, and provide a strong community voice for special education across the state. Join SEPTSA to learn more. …
The exhibit, held at the Tubman Museum in Macon, aims to change how people view individuals with disabilities. Through interactive scenarios, thought-provoking art, and compelling stories, this exhibit highlights the rich history of disability justice in Georgia and beyond. The exhibit invites visitors to see the strength and potential of people with intellectual disabilities, their …
We are proud to share that Jaleesa Holden, P2P Board Member, represented Georgia and Parent to Parent of Georgia on a Family Impact Panel at the 2024 OSEP Leadership & Project Directors Conference on August 7. 2024. The panel included family members of children, youth and young adults with disabilities as well as one young …
To further support Georgians with disabilities, the Office of the State Treasurer (OST) has launched the Georgia STABLE/Path2College (P2C) Matching Scholarship Program (Matching Scholarship) for Georgia STABLE account owners ages 18 and under. OST is partnering with Georgia’s Path2College 529 Savings Plan and the Georgia STABLE Program to offer this Matching Scholarship of up to …
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Take action to stay in charge of your coverage! When the federal government ends the COVID-19 public health emergency,Georgia, and all other states, will be required to check who is still eligible to receiveMedicaid or PeachCare for Kids® coverage. This is called a “redeterminationprocess.” During this time, Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids® members may beasked …
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The Research and Evaluation Unit (REU) at the Institute on Human Development and Disability (IHDD) at the University of Georgia (UGA) and Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) are seeking input from individuals with disabilities; their families and caregivers; and key informants about the services and support needs, and gaps in services in Georgia, related to two topics …
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The SPP/APR is a report submitted annually to the federal government to examine the progress and status of Georgia in implementing the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for students with disabilities. The input of Georgia’s stakeholders in this process is critical! Families, educators, and students with disabilities are invited to register and participate in …
GAPD is a self-organized group of Participants/Representatives which has been recognized by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) as an advisory group. The mission of GAPD is to promote and support Participant Direction for individuals with developmental disabilities through advocacy, education, and training on waiver services, supports, and policy, so that they …
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The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency in partnership with Parent to Parent of Georgia and the Georgia Department of Education recently hosted an online Parent Forum to allow families to learn about the services these organizations offer. You can watch a recording of the forum here. If you have any questions about the topics discussed in …
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The Georgia Department of Education has produced 3 new videos to help families understand Georgia’s Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS). MTSS and Special Education – Watch this video and learn more about MTSS and how it connects with Special Education in Georgia. MTSS FAQs – This video features Frequently Asked Questions from Parents about MTSS …
The CDC has released a series of resources specifically aimed at individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The new offerings include a toolkit with social stories, videos, posters and interactive activities. The materials address five topics — getting a COVID-19 vaccine, wearing a mask, social distancing, hand washing and getting a COVID-19 test.
Atlanta – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is launching a COVID vaccine locator on the DPH website at https://dph.georgia.gov. The tool allows users to search by county for a vaccine provider in their community, and provides location and contact information for the provider. This is not a centralized scheduling tool. County health departments and private providers …
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FAITH MEDICAL SERVICES is a health care employment and private home care service agency committed to providing its clients with the best healthcare services in accordance with the highest professional standards in Georgia. Parent to Parent of Georgia lists more than 5,000 Providers on our Special Needs Database. As one of our provider sponsors, your …
Instructions on how to utilize these services will be coming soon! https://www.medicaid.gov/resources-for-states/disaster-response-toolkit/home-community-based-services-public-heath-emergencies/emergency-preparedness-and-response-for-home-and-community-based-hcbs-1915c-waivers/index.html
Parent to Parent has added information and resources to our Roadmap to help guide and assist you and keep your family safe, healthy, educated, and connected during this time of isolation. Be sure to check out information on Early Childhood at https://www.p2pga.org/roadmap/early-childhood/covid-19-information-resources Information on Education can be found at https://www.p2pga.org/roadmap/education/covid-19-information-resources and Healthcare information is at https://www.p2pga.org/roadmap/halthcare/covid-19-information-resources
Read the Executive Order and to view Guidance and FAQs here. https://gov.georgia.gov/press-releases/2020-04-02/governor-kemp-issues-shelter-place-order
Read the Executive Order and to view Guidance and FAQs here. https://gov.georgia.gov/press-releases/2020-04-02/governor-kemp-issues-shelter-place-order
Tuesdays Beginning April 7th | 3:00 - 4:30 PM The Georgia Developmental Disabilities Network and Partnering Organizations are launching a weekly community call to address issues and concerns related to COVID-19. The goal of these weekly forums is to receive and provide guidance and resources to the people we support across the state. Together we can tune into a clear signal of facts and resources that stands out from the overwhelming noise of social media, email and 24-hour news outlets.
The State Interagency Coordinating Council (SICC) is seeking parents of children who are enrolled in or recently graduated from Babies Can’t Wait (BCW) who want to: impact positive change for the BCW program enhance services and supports to children and families in BCW become more involved in the local and state BCW programs Interested parents …