Autism Toolkit of Georgia
Autism Toolkit of Georgia
To find in-person events in your area, first use the map below to find out which region you are in. Click on the drop-down menu for your region and click on “Find Events.” The calendar will show which events are near you!
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This course meets virtually on Tuesdays at noon each week for 8 weeks. The course is open to everyone. Topics include: Course Content:
Week 1: Autism Review
Week 2: The Autism Spectrum
Week 3: Developmental Milestones and Autism Detection
Week 4: Autism Evaluation
Week 5: Brain Differences in Autism
Week 6: Early Intervention Therapies
Week 7: Co-Occurring Conditions
Week 8: Autism as a Life-Long Condition
P2P will discuss Medicaid programs and services, including how to qualify for Medicaid based on a child’s disability or chronic health condition (Katie Beckett Deeming Waiver). This course will include information on EPSDT, GAPP, SOURCE, and a brief overview of CCSP, ICWP and NOW/COMP waivers.
Description: In March, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) released their NIH Strategic Plan for Disability Health Research. The plan offers a comprehensive roadmap to advance innovative, responsible research that promotes the health and well-being of Americans with disabilities. In this webinar, Adam Politis, NIH Senior Advisor for Disability Health Research, will explain the plan’s goals, objectives, and crosscutting themes. Then, he will be joined by Laurin Bixby, Lurie Institute Research Scientist, for a discussion about the plan as well as answer questions from attendees.
Tinder, Grindr, and More: Supporting People with IDD Who Are Dating Online
Join our interactive workshop to learn how to support safe dating app use for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Who gets to show up, participate, and fully engage in your event? The answer starts with accessibility. Join Disability Belongs™ for a free virtual training, Accessible By Design: Creating Inclusive Events That Work for Everyone, on Tuesday, June 9th at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time, and learn how to plan events that open the door to more people from the very beginning.
This interactive session will equip you with the tools to design events that are inclusive from the outset. You will learn why accessibility is foundational to effective events and how to integrate it across every stage of planning. The training will cover key considerations for in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats, with practical guidance you can apply immediately.
Come meet other like-minded individuals on the autism spectrum, as we share what has been going on in our lives with others who can understand
us. The meeting will be held via Zoom.
If you have any questions or would like the link to the Zoom meeting, please e-mail Jamie Mackintosh at jamie.mackintosh@chattanoogaautismcenter.org.
Brainstorming and identifying different ways to connect with others and maintain connections with others. Come to share your experience and learn from others!
The Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education (BIAAE) is thrilled to offer free online group music lessons for teens (ages 14-18), welcoming participants of all skill levels who want to explore singing or playing any instrument in a supportive, friendly, and creative environment. Join and collaborate with students from across the country!
What to Expect:
Our class features whole group instruction, small group lessons, and private instruction. Sessions focus on:
Learning to read notes and rhythms
Basic music theory topics
Different genres of music
Developing instrumental or vocal technique
Practicing techniques to expand your musical ability
Recording your own music
Invitamos a todos los padres interesados en compartir sus ideas sobre cómo apoyar a los padres en todo el estado de Georgia.
Inviting all fathers interested in sharing their ideas on how to support dads across the state of Georgia.
This workshop provides families with an introduction to their rights and responsibilities as parents of children with special needs.
This workshop provides families with an introduction to their rights and responsibilities as parents of children with special needs under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the NJ Code, and Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act. Parents learn to identify their dreams and goals for their children, and learn laws and advocacy strategies that will help them help their children reach those goals. Parents of classified children and children who are having difficulty in school, but may not be classified, benefit from this training.
Join us for a meaningful conversation with parents with intellectual and developmental disabilities as they share how informal supports have helped strengthen their families. Learn about the friends, family members, neighbors, and community connections that have made a difference in their parenting journey, how they built those relationships, and what advice they have for others looking to grow their support network.
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