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In partnership with Georgia’s Department of Public Health Babies Can’t Wait program, Parent to Parent of Georgia is offering two upcoming trainings JUST for families of infants and toddlers enrolled in Babies Can’t Wait. On June 5th (12pm – 1pm), learn about Early Intervention to Early Education and on June 9th (12pm – 1pm), join …
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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 …
The Special Education Parent Satisfaction Survey (available in English and Spanish) is open until May 31, 2025. This is an important opportunity for families of student with a current IEP in Georgia to provide confidential responses on special education services. Please reach out to your LEA or the Special Education Helpdesk (SPEDHelpdesk@doe.k12.ga.us) if you have any …
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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 …
April 24, 1967 – July 24, 2024 Ganesh Shroff Nayak, “Ganchu”, “G”, passed away peacefully at his home on July 24, 2024. He was 57 years old. Born in Coimbatore, India, to Keshav and Nalini Nayak, Ganesh was the youngest of four brothers. The elder three – Ramesh, Dinesh, and Raju – were loud and …
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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 …