May 09 2019 (originally offered 4/12/2022 Presenter: DJ Jeyaram, Attorney and Judge of Gwinnett County Magistrate Court Mr. Jeyaram specializes in Special Needs & Estate Planning, including wills, special needs trusts, guardianship, conservatorship, and Katie Beckett and NOW/COMP appeals. He is also a parent of a child with disabilities and special healthcare needs. In this webinar …
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Originally offered February 10, 2022 Learn about Supported Decision-Making, the process of using trusted supporters to understand, make and communicate important life decisions. Join us as Dana Lloyd, Program Director from Georgia Advocacy Office, walks us through the risks and impact of guardianship and what alternatives exist to support young adults to gain the skills …
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(originally offered 1/25/2022) Katie Beckett Deeming Waiver Application Process This is Medicaid for children with disabilities under the age of 18 who do not qualify for SSI (Supplemental Security Income) because their family has income/assets above the financial eligibility limits for SSI Presenter: Debbie Dobbs, Education Consultant and Child Advocate In this presentation Debbie Dobbs …
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Presenter: Georgia Fruechtenicht is the Special Education Parent Mentor for Coweta County Schools, and the mother of two teenagers with disabilities including Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic Illness, and Learning Disabilities. Georgia is a graduate of Wofford College and the University Of Mississippi School Of Law. She has been supporting parents of children with disabilities for …
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Presenter: Amanda Locke – Parent Mentor with Evans County Schools and Fay Blythe, Parent Mentor with Bulloch County Schools Join us as Amanda Locke and Fay Blythe, Parent Mentors, share strategies with you on how to prepare for and participate in your next virtual IEP meeting. They will also discuss the challenges and the benefits …
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Presenter: Kathyrn Marous, Regional Coordinator, Parent to Parent of Georgia As a parent, understanding special education laws and the supports your child needs can be complicated. Now, overlaying how these services and supports work in a remote learning environment can be a daunting task. Join us as we walk you through some key concepts that …
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(originally offered 11/17/2010) This webinar features Jeff Hodges of the Georgia Department of Education Safe and Drug Free Schools speaking about the steps for preventing bullying in Georgia schools.
(originally offered 10/19/2010). Presenter: Sitara Nayak, Family to Family Supervisor at Parent to Parent of Georgia This webinar provides a brief overview for parents, families, and professionals on the Health Care Reform Act passed on March 23, 2010. The presentation includes information on pre-existing conditions, lifetime and annual caps, Medicaid coverage and Home and Community-Based …
(originally offered 02/02/2011) Presenter: Jackie Wilks-Weathers, Executive Director of The Center for Financial Independence and Innovation. The webinar will focus on: • Information on the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), the Child Tax Credit, and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) centers • Information on tax credits specific to individuals with disabilities or those with family members with …
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(originally offered 02/08/2011) Presenter: Jackie Wilks-Weathers, Executive Director of The Center for Financial Independence and Innovation This webinar focuses on: • What are Individual Development Accounts (IDA’s) • Eligibility and Special Requirements • Interaction with other benefits (SSI, SSDI, Medicaid/Medicare, food stamps, etc.) • Impact as an asset building tool Running time: 35:59 minutes. (For project evaluation purposes, Parent …