(originally offered 09/30/2010) Presenter: David Pollan, Attorney, The Pollan Law Firm. Mr. Pollan speaks about the legal responsibilities of guardianship and estate planning and the different options available to insure that an individual’s future needs are met. Running time: 51:06 minutes. (For project evaluation purposes, Parent to Parent of Georgia may email webinar viewers a …
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(originally offered 10/26/12) Presenter: Nancy Ward, Co-Director SABE-Self Advocates Becoming Empowered and Teresa Moore, Moore Advocacy Persons with a disability may have issues that interfere with the voting process and make voting a difficult process. Find out how to overcome “Problems at the Polls” through this webinar. Learn how various issues such as being pressured …
(originally offered 7/29/16) Presenter: Ilias Savakis, Protection and Advocacy for Voting Access (PAVA) The right to vote is one of the most cherished rights of citizenship in the United States. If people with disabilities voted at the same rate as people without disabilities, there would be more than three million people with disabilities voting. Are …
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(originally offered 10/11/12) Presenter: Cheri Mitchell, Staff Advocate, Georgia Advocacy Office Perhaps you have a list of excuses not to go to the polls on Election Day. Maybe you feel the voting booths cannot accommodate a person with limited mobility, hearing or vision impairment, or other disabilities.Did you know that certain accommodations can be implemented …
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(originally offered 09/20/12) Presenter: Cheri Mitchell, Staff Advocate, Georgia Advocacy Office Did you know that October 9, 2012 is the last day to register to vote in the presidential election? Did you know that absentee ballots will not be sent out after Friday, October 26? Learn the basics about voter registration for the upcoming general …
(Originally offered on 3/12/14) Presenter: Joshua Williams Do you have a disability? Do you want to go to college? Then this is the webinar for you! You’re invited to listen to Joshua Williams as he talks about his personal journey of self advocacy. Hear as he shares his moving story of strength and perseverance as …
(Originally offered on 3/4/14) Presenter: Annzie Hine Has your mom always managed your doctors’ appointments? Is your dad the one who has to remind you to take your meds? How well do you really know your body? Annzie Hine is a college freshmen transitioning to taking care of her own healthcare and medications. Join Annzie …
(Originally offered on 2/20/14) Presenters: Gavin Colquitt, Angel Salcedo, Caroline Alford, Mike Holton Do you want to get involved in social clubs, sports or recreational activities? Are you looking for opportunities to meet new people and become active in your community or college after high school? Learn from the experiences of Michael Holton, Caroline Alford, …
(Originally offered on 2/10/14) Presenters: Diane Prindle, Eren Niedherhoffer, Kristinga Brewster, Terroish Mitchel Do you know what Supported Employment is? Would you like to know more about how you can obtain a job and receive support to make it successful? Diane Prindle of Briggs and Associates facilitates a panel of 3 individuals with disabilities who …
(originally offered 1/23/14) Presenter: Amy Pileggi Do you enjoy doing things independently? Do you want to get involved in sports, recreation or social activities? Do you want to learn how to volunteer? Then this is the webinar for you! You’re invited to listen to Amy Pileggi as she talks about life as an individual with …