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Do you Participant Direct the NOW/COMP Waiver? If so, we want to hearfrom you! Parent to Parent of Georgia (P2P) has partnered with the GeorgiaDepartment of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) tohold two Virtual Focus Group meetings to hear your feedback. The number of attendees is limited so be sure to register early to attend oneof …
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Are you looking for part-time work in a casual working environment, where you can help families access supports and resources while expanding your knowledge? If so, we might have the job for you. Part-time Parent Partner in Albany/Dougherty County, Georgia Parent to Parent of Georgia values diversity in the workplace. All qualified candidates are encouraged …
Capacitación para Padres y ProfesionalesPresentado por PEATC en colaboración con Parent to Parent de Georgia CAMINO AL ÉXITO:PLANIFICACIÓN DE TRANSICIÓN Y EL IEP La transición de la escuela secundaria a la edad adulta para un estudiante conuna discapacidad requiere una planificación que implica muchos pasos ymuchos caminos. Es un viaje complejo pero gratificante a medida …
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The 2022 Parent Satisfaction Survey, available in English and Spanish, is open now to all families of students with disabilities in the state. Share feedback about your engagement with your child’s school with the Georgia Department of Education (GA DOE) by completing the survey before May 31, 2022. Find more information about the survey in …
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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.
Parent to Parent of Georgia would like to express our deepest condolences to those who lost their loved ones in the Atlanta shooting rampage. We are outraged and saddened by these attacks and condemn the dangerous wave of hate and violence against our Asian brothers and sisters. The civil and human rights of children and adults with disabilities are an essential part of who we are at Parent to Parent of Georgia. Therefore, we will not stay silent about racism and violence against anyone. We stand together and support those who peacefully speak out against injustice and inequality in all its forms. As these voices are lifted, we hope to see positive change for all of our citizens.
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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Find out the rules about voting for people with intellectual disabilities with guardians where you live. If you don’t have the right to vote or are unsure if you have right to vote, connect with your state’s Protection and Advocacy Agency to help you get that right. In Georgia, contact thegao.org