Transition to Adulthood
(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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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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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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(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 …
(originally offered 11/15/16) Presenter: Charlotte Young, GVRA Parent to Parent is partnering with GVRA on the E3 Project which is focusing on improving employment outcomes for youth with disabilities. Join GVRA’s Charlotte Young to learn about E3 (Career Pathways to Work: Explore, Engage and Employ) and the changes that are happening to VR services for …
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(originally offered 6/23/16) Presenter: Mitzi Proffitt, It is never too early to plan for your child’s future. But the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) mandates that all students who have an Individual Education Plan (IEP) should also have a Transition Plan by age 16 or when they enter high school, which ever comes earlier. …
(originally offered 03/01/12) Presenter: Debbie Currere and Nalini Isaac In today’s economy, unemployment is an issue for so many, but more so, for a loved one with a developmental disability. As a mom or dad, it is hard to watch your son or daughter upset time & time again after applying for a job and …
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(originally offered 06/19/13) Presenter: Curtis Rodgers, Project Director, Benefits Navigator Program, Shepherd Center Your 18 year old might be eligible for SSI and/or Medicaid. Find out what happens once he or she turns 18. Join us for an overview of what your options are and tips to help you prepare for these changes. Running time: …
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(originally offered 06/12/13) Presenter: Sitara Nayak, Director of Support Services, Parent to Parent of Georgia Does your child’s IEP have any health related goals needed to successfully transition to adulthood? If your child has health related issues, can they explain to a professional (either verbally or with assistive technology) what their symptoms are? Does your …
(originally offered 06/21/13) Presenter: Tangye Teague, Constituent Services Manager, Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency If your youth with special needs is on the path to enter the work force, then join us to find out what services are provided by the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Administration (GVRA). This presentation will be a basic overview of Vocational Rehabilitation …
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