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  • Social/Support Group for Young Adults (19-23)

    AANE is offering an 8-week virtual group for Autistic or Neurodivergent young adults aged 19-23. This group is designed to provide young adults navigating the transition between teenage years and adulthood a safe space to feel connected to and engage with each other while practicing their social skills in a facilitated setting. The group will be developed based on the interests and needs of the members.

    Dates

    September 1
    September 8
    September 15
    September 22
    September 29
    October 6
    October 13
    October 20

    $100

  • Saturday Social Club

    Recurring
    Spectrum Autism Support Center 2997 Main St, Duluth, GA, United States

    Spectrum Saturday Social Club will provide a safe space for adults who are on the autism spectrum. Participants who are out of high school and are 18 years or older, have independent self help skills, and are able to function with little supervision. The group will meet on Saturdays from 6:30 pm-8:30 pm where they will play games, enjoy karaoke, or watch movies with friends. The club will be supervised by professional staff that will facilitate the members to help make new friends and strengthen social skills.

    This will be like a gym membership where you pay $200 for 10 week session to participate one Saturday or all Saturdays in a quarter. You must register but then can attend as often or as little as you want. Registration is now open!

    $200

  • Embracing Possibility Family Day: What More Is Possible

    Tubman African American Museum 310 Cherry Street, Macon, Georgia

    Join in for a morning of family, creativity, and community at the Embracing Possibility Exhibit at the Tubman African American Museum. This special event highlights the power of storytelling, art, and civic engagement through the voices of two mothers and their sons.

    Guest speakers Derek and Teresa Heard will guide a discussion called Being an Artist in Voting and Civic Engagement from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Explore identity, artistry, and activism, and bring your questions for a community Q&A on how to engage meaningfully in today's world.

    Guest speakers Noah and Naomi Williams will share inspiring readings from the imaginative world of "Noahland" from 1 - 3 p.m. Through storytelling, this mother-son duo invites us to dream big and imagine new worlds of belonging.

    This event is free and open to the public. Visit the museums's website to learn more about Embracing Possibility.

    When: August 2, 2025, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

    Where: Tubman African American Museum, Macon, GA

  • Autism Parent Coffee Tuesday

    Recurring
    Autism Hope Center 2000 Hamilton Road Ste B, Columbus, GA, United States

    Meet with other parents for resources and support! First and third Tuesday of every month.

    Free

  • Let’s Get Away, Together!

    Recurring

    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!

    Free

  • EnGAge Now Georgia! (Columbus)

    Columbus Georgia Convention and Trade Center 801 Front Ave, Columbus, GA

    Join Engage Now Georgia! for information about how to tap into resources to support more opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in community life. They want to hear from you as they work to improve supports for you and your loved ones.

    The Engage Now Georgia! Project is designed to expand capacity to support employment and community life engagement in Georgia for people with developmental disabilities. This project is funded by the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD). Partners include the University of Georgia, David Ralston Institute for Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Center on Human Development and Disability (UGA), the Institute for Community Inclusion at the University of Massachusetts Boston (ICI), and the National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services (NASDDDS).

    This event is hosted by the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) in partnership with the University of Georgia. The event will be held at the Columbus Trade Center in Columbus.

    Register here: https://dbhdd.cventevents.com/event/603664df-f598-4deb-bfe7-58307b104ea6/register

  • Social/Game Night for Adults

    Socialize, and play games! This is a great opportunity to catch up with old friends and to welcome many new AANE members!

    $10

  • Mahjongg

    Recurring
    Spectrum Autism Support Center 2997 Main St, Duluth, GA, United States

    Join us for 4-Week Mahjongg Series, a fun and engaging Introduction (or refresher) to the basics of American Mahjongg. We will unravel the mysteries of the tiles, decode the secrets of NMJL card, master the art of dealing, dance our way through the Charleston, and so much more! Inclusive offering for both typical participants and individuals with neurodiversity welcome. Ages 14 and up. Come learn to play with us!

    This 4-week series will build your skills each week. This series is offered with Mahjongg instructor Rachel Timmer.

    Bring a friend to class and you’ll both receive 20% off your next month of classes.

    Grab a seat at the table and join the fun—spots fill quickly!

  • Georgia Medicaid Basics and an Overview of Home and Community-Based Services

    Join us as P2P 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.
    Contact: Amanda Brown
    Email: amandab@p2pga.org
    Phone: (678) 736-7314

    More Info: https://tinyurl.com/27m5wbxw

    Free

  • LIFE-Line Peer Support Chat (hybrid)

    Recurring
    LIFE Living Independence for Everyone (Savannah) 4811 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA

    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.

  • What’s New in Assistive Technology? Everyday Solutions for Home, School, and Work

    What's New in Assistive Technology?

    Technology can open doors to greater independence!

    Join ADMH for a FREE virtual workshop exploring practical assistive technology that can make everyday life easier at home, school, work, and in the community.

    You'll learn about:
    ✨ Smart devices
    🗣️ Communication tools
    📝 Reminder systems
    📱 Everyday technology that supports organization, memory, and independence

    Whether you're a teen, adult, family member, caregiver, educator, or professional, you'll leave with practical ideas you can start using right away.

    📅 Thursday, August 6, 2026
    💻 Virtual via Zoom

    🔗 Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/y-EaPQ9AQsi-gFn8PQMuqw

    Free

  • Support Group – Gender Identity for Adults

    This group always meets on the first Thursday of the month and is for post-high school Autistic adults who are interested in discussing and exploring their gender in a supportive setting. Most people who attend identify as transgender, nonbinary, and/or genderfluid, and some are questioning their gender identity or gender roles. Join us to share stories and perspectives, and to get support. No autism diagnosis or certainty about gender identity is required to attend. This is a safe place to explore intersecting identities.

    Free