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Parent to Parent of Georgia is Hiring 1 part-time Regional Coordinator – Applications being accepted through July 15, 2025 at 4:00 pm only!

P2PGA is seeking to hire one part-time Regional Coordinator!

Are you a parent or family member of a child with a disability or a professional interested in working with families? Are you looking for part-time work, a casual working environment, where you can help families access support and resources while expanding your own knowledge? If so, Parent to Parent needs you as a Coordinator.

The primary responsibilities of Coordinators include matching parents for emotional support, handling information requests from families and professionals, providing guidance on educational and health-related issues, and representing Parent to Parent at meetings and conferences.

Requirements:

• College degree (minimum of a two-year degree)
• Experience with disabilities or special health care needs
• Basic knowledge of special education and Medicaid waiver programs in Georgia
• Good written and strong oral communication skills
• Basic computer skills

Preference will be given to candidates residing in Metro Atlanta and South Georgia (particularly Albany and Valdosta areas) and/or candidates fluent in Spanish or other languages.

One part-time position available, 20 hours a week, 12 months a year, and must be able to attend occasional evening and weekend support groups or workshops (on average, 1 or 2 times per month). Pay range is $16.00 – $18.00 per hour.

Send resume to:
MeKesha Barr
Director of Support Services
P2Pjobapps@p2pga.org
No phone calls, please.

For more information about Parent to Parent of Georgia, check our web site at: www.p2pga.org

Parent to Parent of Georgia is an E-verify Mandated Employer (EOE)

Parent to Parent of Georgia values diversity in the workplace. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

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GA DOE Seeks Public Comment – Hospital Homebound Rule

At its June 2025 meeting, the State Board of Education initiated the rulemaking process for Rule 160-4-2-.31 Hospital/Homebound (HHB) Services. The HHB Rule is a rule for ALL students, including students with IEPs and 504 plans. For detailed information on the proposed rules and the process for making public comment, please see the documents linked below.

Rule 160-4-2-.31 Hospital/Homebound (HHB) Services

Public Comments will be accepted through July 14, 2025. Email comments to policy@doe.k12.ga.us.

Georgia’s First Special Education PTSA!

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.

Follow them on Instagram @Georgia_SEPTSA

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Embracing Possibilities

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 families, and communities. Each part of the exhibit shows a unique source of power, encourages creative and brave actions, and helps visitors understand new possibilities.

Embracing Possibility is made possible through a collaboration of the Center for Leadership in Disability at Georgia State University, Crimminz & Associates, Derek’s Doodles, the Georgia Advocacy Office, the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities, Inclusion Press, the Institute on Human Development and Disability at the University of Georgia, the Southern Poverty Law Center of Georgia, Sangha Unity Network, Walton Options, Wesley Glen Ministries, Dr. Beth Mount, and many other disability advocates from across the state.

Learn More during the opening ceremony.

“We Can’t Do It Alone”

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 adult who is a recent college graduate. Panelists shared their individual experiences supporting and advocating for their children/themselves while also talking about what it takes when working within their schools and communities to bring about smoother transitions at every stage along the way. They highlighted what they learned about what it takes to support not only their children but also the parents/family members to achieve positive outcomes.


US Department of Education staff including Glenna Wright Gallo, Assistant Secretary of the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), Valerie Williams, Director of the Office of Special Education Services (OSEP) and David Cantrell, Deputy Director of OSEP were in attendance along with more than 1900 individuals from all 50 states and US territories. representing state Part B and Part C staff, regional and national Technical Assistance Centers, Parent Training and Information (PTIs) and Community Parent Resource Centers (CPRCs). Great Job, Jaleesa!

Check out the photos!

The 2024 Georgia STABLE/Path2College Matching Scholarship Program

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 $2,500 for eligible existing or new Georgia STABLE account owners. The award amount will be a dollar-for-dollar match based on net contributions made to an eligible recipient’s Georgia STABLE account between January 1 and December 31, 2024. Net contributions are deposits less withdrawals made during the same period.

The Matching Scholarship is designed to encourage families with children with disabilities to save for future qualified educational expenses through Georgia’s P2C 529 Savings Plan. See the documents below for more information.

Georgia Stable Account Information:

2024 Georgia Matching Scholarship Flyer

2024 Georgia Matching Scholarship Fact Sheet

How to Apply for the 2024 Matching Scholarship – Existing GA Stable Accounts

How to Apply for the 2024 Matching Scholarship – New Stable Accounts

Big changes may be coming to your Medicaid coverage.

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 receive
Medicaid or PeachCare for Kids® coverage. This is called a “redetermination
process.” During this time, Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids® members may be
asked to provide more information or complete certain steps. It is very important to
respond to these requests that will be sent in the mail or to your email.

Visit staycovered.ga.gov to update your contact information today to receive
important updates, resources, and alerts!

Need help? You can schedule an in-person visit for support at your local Division of
Family & Children Services office. To find the location and business hours for your
local office, visit: dfcs.georgia.gov/locations.

If you need help reading this information or communicating with us, call 1-877-GA-
DHS-GO (1-877-423-4746). Our services, including interpreters, are free. If you are
deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind or have difficulty speaking, you can call us at the
number above by dialing 711 (Georgia Relay).

GA Transportation & Employment Needs Assessment

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 – Transportation & Employment. You can participate by completing the surveys or participating in interviews/focus groups, on one or both of these topics. Links to the webpage, surveys, and interview participation are below.

Surveys can be found by going to the webpage or clicking on the links posted below. Once you are on the web page, please click on the big icons to select the survey you want to complete. The surveys should take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete, and your participation is completely voluntary.

Click on the text link below to go to the webpage:

https://www.fcs.uga.edu/ihdd/2023-gvra-needs-assessment

If you have questions or need help completing the surveys, please contact the Research and Evaluation Unit (REU) at IHDD by sending an email to  researchevaluation.ihdd@gmail.com or calling (706) 542-6089. 

In advance, thank you for your time and participation!

State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report (SPP/APR) Share Your Voice! Stakeholder Feedback Sessions

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 one of the stakeholder input sessions to review the current SPP/APR Indicator data including the areas of graduation, dropout, assessment, and environment. Participants will have the opportunity to provide input on possible baseline and target changes as indicated by the data.

Register: https://login.community.gadoe.org/events/spp-apr-stakeholder-feedback-sessions

The Georgia Participant-Direction Group (GAPD) is currently seeking new members.

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 may live independently in their homes and communities.

The GAPD is comprised of 2 representatives from each region who are current participants/representatives in the NOW/Comp Waiver Participant Direction program. There are currently vacancies in Regions 1, 2, and 3. Self-advocate participants are encouraged to apply!

Meetings occur virtually or in-person 4 times a year. Members are required to participate in committee work.

Applications are reviewed by current GAPD members. The application can be found here. Please send applications and/or questions to: participant.direction@dbhdd.ga.gov