Originally offered on April 15, 2026 Presenter: Anna Maki, Director of Program Services, The Bobby Dodd Institute Join us for an informative webinar covering the essentials of applying for Supplemental Security Income (SSI). We’ll walk through financial and technical eligibility requirements, explain how disability is determined for both children and adults, and guide you through …
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Originally offered on April 15th, 2026 Presenters: Latoya Palmer-Addy, CEO, Parent to Parent of Georgia; Sitara Nayak, VP of Programs, Parent to Parent of Georgia; Nichelle Davis, CCSD Board Post 6; and Leroy Tre’ Hutchins, Georgia PTA Special Education Specialist In this webinar, P2P’s own Latoya Palmer-Addy and Sitara Nayak are joined by CCSD School …
Originally offered on March 24th, 2026 Presenter: Amber Brown, BCBS, Nurture Behavioral Health and Education Services This presentation will provide families with a clear and practical understanding of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs). We will review what a BIP is, when one may be needed, and how a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) is conducted to determine …
Originally offered on April 7th, 2026 Presenter: K. Elise James, Program Specialist, Transition Postschool Outcomes and Section 504/Outreach, Georgia DOE Understand what happens after students with disabilities leave high school and how schools and families can work together to support a successful future. Learn how postschool outcomes—such as employment, education, and independent living—are measured and …
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Originally offered on March 10th, 2026 Presenter: K. Elise James, Program Specialist, Transition Postschool Outcomes and Section 504/Outreach, Georgia DOE This session is designed to help families understand the different high school diploma options available to students with disabilities in Georgia, including the State-Defined Alternate Diploma for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities. Families …
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Originally offered on March 26th, 2026 Presenter: Sitara Nayak, Vice President of Programs, Parent to Parent of Georgia This short video discusses Participant Direction and how it can empower families to choose, manage, and personalize the supports that work best for their child. In just a few minutes, you’ll get an overview of resources available …
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(Originally offered February 25, 2026) Presenter: Attorney DJ Jeyaram and Sitara Nayak, Vice President of Programs, Parent to Parent of Georgia If you’re applying, reapplying, or feeling overwhelmed by a KB or NOW/COMP denial — this session is for you. Attorney DJ Jeyaram provides tips for success along with valuable insight into the process. Running …
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Conectando los Puntos: Como las Metas del IEP preparan a su hijo para el Ambiente Laboral Ofrecido originariamente el 17 de Octubre, 2025 Presentador: Patricia Lanaspa, Parent to Parent of Georgia En esta presentación veremos como vincular las habilidades que los empleadores buscan en sus trabajadores con las metas y objetivos del IEP. Tiempo total: …
Ofrecido originariamente el 17 de Octubre, 2025 Presentador: Patricia Lanaspa, Parent to Parent of Georgia En esta presentación daremos algunas sugerencias para convertir el Plan de Transición escrito dentro del IEp en una verdadera hoja de ruta para planificar el futuro del estudiante. Tiempo total: 16 minutos 38 segundos Folletos: ninguno
Ofrecido originariamente el 17 de Octubre, 2025 Presentador: Patricia Lanaspa, Parent to Parent of Georgia En esta presentación se dan ideas de como incluir en el IEP del joven metas y objetivos que le permitan tener éxito en sus actividades cotidianas. Tiempo total: 17 minutos 17 segundos Folletos: ninguno
Ofrecido originariamente el 17 de Octubre, 2024 Presentador Patricia Lanaspa, Parent to Parent of Georgia Esta presentación resalta las habilidades de la vida diaria que fomentan la independencia en el hogar y en la comunidad, ofreciendo una lista simple de lo más necesario para manejar la vida. Tiempo total: 16 minutos 10 segundos Folletos: ninguno
High Impact Literacy Routines at Home – What Parents Need to Know Originally offered on October 9, 2025 Presenters: Dr. Brennan Chandler, Assistant Professor of Dyslexia at Georgia State University What are simple high-impact early literacy activities and routines that parents and caregivers can do with their young readers to support and strengthen their growing …
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Supporting Early Language Development – Tips for Parents Originally offered on October 6, 2025 Presenters: Stacey Levy and Peri Kaplan of Stacey Levy & Associates (SLA) What can parents weave effortlessly into daily routines that can support language in a young child? What are some examples of simple, fun, planned activities, too? Join host Stacey …
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Understanding GA Early Literacy and Dyslexia Act: What Parents Need to Know Originally offered on September 17th, 2025 Presenter: IDA-GA Board Member Dr. Jennifer Lindstrom In this webinar, IDA-GA Board Member Dr. Jennifer Lindstrom equips families with essential knowledge on Georgia’s Early Literacy and Dyslexia Act (HB 307). Parents and caregivers will gain a deeper …
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FB Live Session– Meet Your Continuum Team Originally offered on August 28th, 2025 Presenters: Monica Douglas, Program Liaison, Kim Bacon, Client Service Representative and Robin Simms, Program Administrator If you use Continuum as your fiscal agent, then you might be interested in watching this short presentation. The Continuum Team Monica Douglas, Program Liaison, Kim Bacon, …
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Title: A Walk Through Georgia’s Dyslexia Information Handbook for Parents Originally offered on September 11th, 2025 Presenter: Missy Purcell, co-founder of Gwinnett Advocates for Dyslexia and Education Chair for Decoding Dyslexia Georgia (DDGA) This is part 1 of a 4 part series. In this first webinar in the series, host IDA-GA Board Member Ashley Evans …
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Waivers NOW/COMP de Medicaid Ofrecido originariamente el 11 de Diciembre, 2024 Presentador: Patricia Lanaspa, Gerente de Calidad de Datos en Parent to Parent of Georgia Esta presentación es una guía paso a paso para acceder a los programas Waiver New Options Waiver (NOW)/Comprehensive Waiver (COMP). Tiempo total: 25 minutos 9 segundos
FB Live Sessions – Q & A with Olivia Nickens, Family Support Manager, DBHDD Originally offered on July 31st, 2025 Presenter: Olivia Nickens, Family Support Manager, DBHDD This is a Q&A session with Oliva Nickens, who oversees everything PD. In this session, she talks about the top 5 most commonly asked questions by PD families. …
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Special Needs Wills & Trusts – Follow Up Q&A Session Presenters: DJ Jeyaram, Special Needs & Estate Planning Attorney and Judge of Gwinnett County Magistrate Court and Sitara Nayak, VP of Programs at Parent to Parent of Georgia DJ Jeyaram and Sitara Nayak host a Q&A session as a follow up to his April presentation …
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FB Live Sessions – Moving from SSI to SSDI Presenter: Anna Maki, Director of Benefits, Bobby Dodd Institute Join us for a Q&A with Anna Maki, Director of Benefits, Bobby Dodd Institute. Confused about what happens when your child moves from SSI to SSDI because you’re starting to draw Social Security retirement? Anna will break …
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