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!
Is there an autism-related event happening in your area? Please add it to our calendar to get the word out! You can also send us events that you would like to add to the calendar using our “Contact Us” page.
Georgia Advocacy Office, in partnership with Atlanta Legal Aid, invites you to a Legal Community of Practice webinar focused on Supported Decision Making (SDM) and other alternatives to guardianship.
This session will provide information and discussion for professionals and advocates interested in promoting decision-making supports that respect individual rights and autonomy.
Are you a person with a disability living in one of LIFE's service counties*? Then please join us on the first and second Thursday of each month for the LIFE-Line Peer Support Chat
Living with a disability can be challenging - but you’re not alone. This welcoming space is for people with disabilities in LIFE’s 20-county service area (including Screven and Savannah) to share, listen, and connect.
When: First and Second Thursday of each month
Where: On Zoom or in person at LIFE, Inc. – 4811 Waters Ave., Savannah (Medical Arts Center, next to Blitz45)
for the Zoom login information, please call 912.920.2414.
LIFE-Line chats are safe, supportive, and exclusively for individuals with disabilities. We’d love for you to join us!
*Counties served: Appling, Bacon, Brantley, Bryan, Bulloch, Camden, Candler, Charlton, Chatham, Effingham, Evans, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh, Pierce, Tattnall, Toombs, Ware, Wayne.
Firm? Stable? Slip resistant? Excessive running slope? Who said cross-slope? What level? Grass is accessible, right? How do you really know if the surface material you are using on accessible routes, a pedestrian trail, shared use path, within a pedestrian access route, picnic area, or playground really is accessible and ADA compliant for the facility you are constructing or altering meets the minimums in the ADA Accessibility Standards? In this session, leading national experts on park and recreation access, Bill Botten and Jennifer Skulski will cover the ADA Accessibility Standards and special considerations to make sure your outdoor surfaces are designed, installed, and maintained to be usable by people with disabilities.
Prepare and plan for a smooth transition from Babies Can’t Wait/
early intervention. The presentation includes an overview of various
programs and services that may be available for three year olds
with special needs in your community.
Come join other adults age 50+ with autism or similar Neurodiverse profiles in an atmosphere of support and understanding. The group meets on the second Friday of every month.
Join us for an insightful, Autistic-led workshop celebrating the vibrant and dynamic sexual lives of Autistic individuals. Explore the rich tapestry of intimacy, sexuality, and relationships within the Autistic community. Learn about the presence and impact of Autistic LGTBQ+ identities, and the increasingly visible Autistic representation in Ethically Non-Monogamous and Polyamorous communities. Whether you’re Autistic, a caregiver, or a professional, this gathering offers unique insights into human sexuality from an inclusive and affirming perspective.
This event is designed for high-functioning autistic young adults and offers a welcoming online space to connect, socialize, and build friendships.
Thank you for supporting the autism community and helping us spread the word.
This support group is for Autistic adults (18+) who are post k-12. Through this support group, members can connect with a variety of participants.
AANE support groups give members an opportunity to celebrate successes and support each other through difficulties. Common topics of discussion are:
Masking/camouflaging
Sensory sensitivities/overloads
Relationships
Self-care
Disclosure
This group meets one Sunday a month and is for parents, family members, and friends of Autistic individuals. Guest speakers are hosted every other month.
Do you enjoy crafts such as knitting, crocheting, sewing, and embroidery? AANE has created a new online group for you! The group is available to Autistic adults regardless of skill level or diagnosis. The group will meet every second Sunday of the month on Zoom. Each meeting will have time to work on individual projects and get feedback from group members.
Join us monthly for an support group that offers Autistic women, age 50+ an opportunity to come together to explore issues such as:
Receiving a diagnosis later in life
Masking and Camouflaging
Finding Support; Building and Maintaining Relationships
Challenges Post Menopause; Decline of Executive Functioning
Mid-Life Identity
Managing Stress and Coping Strategies
Self-Care
The process of moving from pediatric to adult health care involves legal and social changes. For youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities, this process often is delayed or incomplete. From sharing information and power to building new skills, this webinar will help families navigate the process of health care transition in ways that empower youth to step forward and take a leadership role in their health and care.
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