Autism Toolkit of Georgia
Autism Toolkit of Georgia
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Join us for camaraderie and fun! We will be playing a variety of Jackbox games that we will select as a group! Most games fit about 8 participants, but are still a blast to watch! We rotate through both games and players to have a great time together!
Effective communication with school staff goes beyond talking to teachers. In this webinar, families will learn practical strategies for engaging with administrators, counselors, nurses, and more. We’ll cover how to prepare for meetings, ask the right questions, and collaborate on solutions that support your child’s needs.
This is our support group for Autistic people of color (18+). These spaces are peer-led and provide an opportunity for participants to explore how their multiple identities show up and address their specific needs, by sharing experiences and offering support to one another. We are running these meetings through the winter and then will determine the next steps for future programming based on interest and feedback.
This series is comprised of interactive sessions with each week focusing on a new place or cultural activity, while incorporating storytelling, music, poetry writing, and/or a simple craft. Each session will include a follow-up message filled with tips, activities, and recipes for families to continue to enjoy after the virtual trip. The focus of each group is to explore a new world, experience a variety of engaging opportunities, and enjoy a sense of camaraderie and community.
Aug 4th – Let’s Celebrate the Birthday and Music of Louis Armstrong!
Aug 11th – Let’s Explore the Philadelphia Museum of Fine Art!
Aug 18th – Encore! – Let’s Discover More Unusual Sea Creatures!
Aug 25th – Let’s Experience Candy Evolution Throughout History!
Sept 1st – Let’s Discover the Excitement of Amusement Parks Around the World!
Sept 8th – Let’s Hike Through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park!
Sept 15th – Let’s Discover Some of Nature’s Unusual Animals!
Sept 22nd – Let’s Travel Through the Majesty of Italy’s Cathedrals!
In this webinar, we will explore the components of an Individualized Education Program (IEP), including present levels and the development of SMART goals. We will also discuss the required members of an IEP Team and their roles in the process.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this webinar, attendees will be able to:
Summarize the purpose of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Identify required members of the IEP team
List the required components of an IEP
Develop IEP Goals that are SMART ( Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Results-oriented, and Time-bound)
Para este seminario web, exploraremos las diferentes partes del IEP para estudiantes que asisten a las Escuelas Públicas de Carolina del Norte y las reglas del camino. Cubriremos una amplia variedad de temas y cómo navegar los obstáculos y desvíos que puedan surgir en el camino. Al llegar a nuestro destino final, los participantes tendrán una mejor comprensión de la terminología de educación especial, el proceso del IEP y sabrán cómo prepararse y participar en las reuniones del IEP.
Presentado por: Millie Ramos, Educadora Bilingüe para Padres de ECAC
You weren't meant to carry this journey alone. Discover why the right team changes everything.
Join P2P as we discuss how to 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.
This multi-session support group is designed for Autistic women (40-60) looking to build an ongoing connection with a small community of other women. This support group also gives women an opportunity to voice their concerns and frustrations and lets them acknowledge hard-won and unexpected victories. Common topics of discussion are:
Masking/camouflaging
Sensory sensitivities/overloads
Relationships
Self-care
Empathy
This group is for autistic adults who are also nonbinary, trans, and/or questioning. This group is not for folks who identify with the gender they were assigned at birth (cisgender). You may enjoy this group if you feel the need or desire for community to discuss issues relating to neurodiversity and gender identity. We will both celebrate successes and support each other through difficulties. This multi-session support group meets for 8 sessions, every other week.
Dates
August 13
August 27
September 10
September 24
October 8
October 22
November 5
November 19
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.
As organizations compete for early career talent, college students and recent graduates with disabilities remain one of the most overlooked talent pools. Many employers are eager to hire this emerging workforce but struggle to build meaningful campus connections, create accessible recruiting experiences, and retain new hires once they join the organization.
Drawing on insights from NOD research, this session explores practical strategies for strengthening disability-inclusive recruiting and creating workplace cultures where early career talent can thrive.
SPEAKERS:
• Lorena Chelaru | Human Resources & Operations Manager, NOD
• Margaret Ling | Senior Partnerships Manager, NOD
SESSION FOCUS WILL EXPLORE:
• Why students with disabilities remain an underutilized source of early career talent
• Practical ways to create more accessible recruiting, interviewing, and internship experiences
Closed captions will be available via Zoom.
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