Mom’s Day Out
Join us for our annual Mom's Day Out luncheon and a day just for moms. It will be held at:
Spectrum Autism Support Center
2997 Main Street Duluth, GA 30096
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Join us for our annual Mom's Day Out luncheon and a day just for moms. It will be held at:
Spectrum Autism Support Center
2997 Main Street Duluth, GA 30096
Join us as we play Family Bingo. Be ready, prizes are available!
Eligibility
FOCUS Kiddo must be 29 and under at event date OR Alumni
Have lifelong developmental and/or physical disabilities. Some common diagnoses include but are not limited to cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism, spina bifida, degenerative illnesses, and rare genetic syndromes.
Siblings 21 and under
2 parent/caregiver tickets per family
Other Info
Pizza will be available for lunch. If your kiddo has a food allergy, please pack a lunch to enjoy with friends.
Registration closing Wednesday, May 30th at 3PM
Questions? Email peter@focus-ga.org
Chuck E. Cheese is proud to support families who have children with autism and other special needs. Through our Sensory Sensitive Sundays program we’re able to offer families a quieter dining and entertainment environment, dimmed lighting and a sensory-friendly arcade experience. Our sensory-friendly events also include a trained and caring staff to ensure each guest has a safe, fun-filled visit.
Participating Locations:
2601 DAWSON ROAD, ALBANY, GA 31707
925 NORTH POINT DRIVE, ALPHARETTA, GA 30022
3654-I ATLANTA HIGHWAY, ATHENS, GA 30606
2990 CUMBERLAND BLVD. SE, ATLANTA, GA 30339
3435 WRIGHTSBORO RD., AUGUSTA, GA 30909
3201 MACON RD., COLUMBUS, GA 31906
1530 DOGWOOD DR. SE, CONYERS, GA 30013
6890 DOUGLAS BLVD., DOUGLASVILLE, GA 30135
786 GLYNN ST. N., FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214
335 UPPER RIVERDALE ROAD, JONESBORO, GA 30236
824 EARNEST W. BARRETT PKWY., KENNESAW, GA 30144
5019 JIMMY CARTER BLVD., NORCROSS, GA 30093
6700 ABERCORN, SAVANNAH, GA 31405
Golf Tournament
Monday, May 5⋅8:00am – 2:00pm
Annually on the first Monday in May
Support Groups also called Share Groups are the backbone of FOCUS, the first program ever offered. Share Groups meet monthly (September to May) in several different locations around metro Atlanta so parents can meet other parents and share tips, fears, and joys. Parent volunteers facilitate the groups, keeping them positive, constructive, and uplifting.
Eligibility
Be a parent/caregiver of a child/young adult with a physical and/or developmental disabilities, including rare genetic syndromes, cerebral palsy, autism, and Down syndrome.
Parents will review and sign COVID-19 acknowledgements and the guidelines required by FOCUS for the Share Group Season before attending their first meeting.
To Register for this Share Group, email jaide@focus-ga.org
Monthly support group meeting for parents of adults with autism over the age of 18 who are out of high school. Social Support group is offered for adults out of high school with higher ability level or Asperger's. No childcare is offered.
Children participating in FOCUS activities range in age from birth through 29 years old and have lifelong developmental and/or physical disabilities. Some common diagnoses include but are not limited to cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism, spina bifida, degenerative illnesses, and rare genetic syndromes.
BENEFIT
Share Groups are free support groups for parents and meet monthly (September to May) in several locations around metro Atlanta so parents can meet other parents and share tips, fears, and joys. Support Groups also called Share Groups are the backbone of FOCUS, the first program ever offered. Parent volunteers facilitate the groups, keeping them positive, constructive, and uplifting.
Meets 2nd Friday of each Month at 10AM (exept school breaks)
RSVP: spicyk44@msn.com
Chick-fil-A Scenic Highway: 1559 Scenic Hwy N, Snellville
focus-ga.org/program/support-groups
Kids ages 16 and up are invited to join us for computer games, pizza and fun! Cost is $10 (scholarships are available) Registration is required--space is limited.Registration on our website will be available at the beginning of the month prior to the Club date. If you are not currently receiving notifications when registration is available, please contact the Cobb office to get on our email list! 770-420-9889.
Join your Lekotek friends for a fun, wheelchair accessible fishing outing at Island Ford--Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. A park ranger and volunteers will offer a basic introduction to fishing to catch fish in the pond. The dock has a railing and is wheelchair accessible. There will also be an aquarium at the dock to view the fish (and turtles) that we catch before we release them back into the pond. Information about a free Acess Pass (for individuals with a disability) for National Parks will be available on site.
The fishing event is Free -- Registration is Required. Space is Limited
Get ready to meet and mingle with like-minded young teens (ages 12 - 17) on the spectrum. A great opportunity to be social and make new friends as you move from table to table to get to know new people. Table Talk Jr. is $25 and includes meal and a drink. TIME IS 12 to 2 PM. ARRIVE BY 11:45 FOR CHECK IN.
Get ready to met and mingle with like-minded young adults on the spectrum. A great opportunity to be social, make new friends, or possibly find love as you move from table to table to get t o know new people. Table Talk is $30 and includes a meal and drink. Space is limited, please sign up now at www.SpectrumAutism.org. Brought to you by Life With the Spectrum with Gina Kavali on YouTube and Spectrum Autism Support.
Join us for a Special Concert with Walker Burroughs! Walker, singer-songwriter and American Idol Finalist will be hosting a concert for FOCUS Families! Walker worked at Camp Hollywood as a Music Leader and is amazing with our FOCUS Community.
ndoor Concert.
Registration Required.
FOCUS does not provide childcare at Family Activities.
3rd Party Waivers are NOT accepted for Family Activities.
Cancelation Policy: FOCUS will refund your event fee minus the deposit fee for all cancellations made two weeks before the event date. Any cancellation after April 25th will not receive a refund.
Questions? Email Millie at milligan@focus-ga.org.
Registration will open on March 25th in the Family Portal.
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