(Originally offered on July 31, 2023) Presenter: Susanna Miller-Raines, Program Manager, Think College There are over 300 college programs for students with intellectual disabilities across the county and 9 in Georgia. Join us to learn more about college options and resources to prepare and pay for college. Running time: 36.11 minutes Presentation Slides: College can …
(Originally offered on June 21, 2023) Presenters: Jen Burch is a Project Coordinator for ReadSource at The Schenck School, specifically working to remediate students in an underserved public school in Atlanta, Amelia Morel is a teacher with over 20 years of experience and is currently teaching 3rd grade. She has served as a reading interventionist, …
(Originally offered June 23, 2023) Presenter: Amber Brown is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over 10 years of experience working with children with developmental disabilities. She has worked within the field of Applied Behavior Analysis for 7 years and her specialty is early intervention services with a focus on children who exhibit severe maladaptive …
Speakers: Georgia LEND Program: Megan Walsh, Audrey Pearson, Morelia Torres, Lindsey Flax & Jackie McNair In this webinar you will learn about the CDC’s Learn the Signs. Act Early program which is a way to monitor a child’s development. This information is not only helpful for parents, but for anyone who works on interacts with …
(Originally offered on February 22, 2023) Presenter: Jeff Allen, Director of Policy and Compliance, GVRA If your child is 14 years old or older, it is time to start thinking about life after high school. What kind of support would your child need to find employment or be successful at a post-secondary option? This presentation is your …
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FB Live Mini Trainings- Performance Evaluations (Originally aired on August 26, 2022) Presenter: Parent to Parent of Georgia Staff, Sitara Nayak. She is also a parent and has 10 years of experience Participant Directing This short presentation has tips on conducting an employee performance evaluation and includes samples such as a tracking form and a …
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Originally aired on 7/29/2022 Presenter: Parent to Parent of Georgia staff: Sitara Nayak, VP of Programs, she is also a parent and has 10 years of experience with Participant Direction. This mini series includes tips and best practices when screening job applicants. Running Time: 11 minutes No handouts
(Originally aired on July 22, 2022) Presenters: Parent to Parent of Georgia staff: Sitara Nayak, VP of Programs & Mitzi Proffitt, Director of Support Services. Both are parents and have been Participant Directing for over 8 years. In this presentation you will learn about the various steps involved in hiring new staff. The presenters also share some tips. …
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(Originally aired on June 24, 2022) Presenter: Jane Grillo, Participant Direction Parent with over 5 years of experience This presentation will cover the importance of creating a job description for your direct support staff and some tips on what to include in this description. Running time: 13 minutes Handouts: Sample Job Description
(Originally aired on June 17, 2022) This short presentation walks you step by step on how to figure out the rate per hour for your Direct Support Staff. Name of Presenters: Parent to Parent of Georgia staff: Sitara Nayak, VP of Programs & Mitzi Proffitt, Director of Support Services. Both are parents and have been Participant …
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(originally offered 6/30/22) Presenter: Anna Maki, Director of Benefits Navigation at Bobby Dodd Institute In this webinar you will learn how to apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), how to maintain these benefits while working and how to balance benefits and health insurance. Running time: 60 minutes. (For project …
(originally offered 4/19/2022 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 D. J. Jeyaram, …
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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(originally offered 6/27/16) Presenter: Natalie Green, Attorney at Law Do you know how to provide for your child’s long-term financial security without jeopardizing their future benefits? If not, you won’t want to miss this webinar! Natalie Green, Attorney at Law, will share the ins and outs of special needs trusts and other funding vehicles for …
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