• Turning Points: The Disability Rights Movement

    Join us for this session as we revisit some of the pivotal events of the disability rights movement, recognize some of the pioneers who led the way, and acknowledge the power of community that keeps us moving forward on the journey from isolation to inclusion of people with disabilities.

  • Accommodation Solutions for Skilled Trades and Essential Occupations

    The JAN Webcast Series is a free virtual training series presented by JAN consultants and guest experts. Webcasts are tailored to human resource professionals, federal agencies, small employers, and organizations seeking to strengthen their accommodation programs. This technical assistance helps employers understand their responsibilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act and implement effective accommodations that meet workplace needs and foster employee success.

    ASL interpreting and real-time captioning are available for every webcast. These services are provided by Ai-Media. Captions can be activated in Zoom by using the "CC" option during the webcast or viewed using a separate browser by accessing this captioning link. The caption link will be included in the login email and shared in the chat window at the start of each webcast.

    Registrants will receive training materials for each session, which will be sent via email prior to the scheduled event. These materials will be in an accessible format and may include Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, as well as Adobe PDF files.

    Please complete the webcast registration form below. All registrations for live webcasts are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. To ensure that we have received your registration form, we will send you an email confirmation. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please call us at (800)526-7234 / option 5 or email us at Training@AskJAN.org. If you are unable to attend a live webcast you have registered for, please notify us by calling (800) 526-7234 / option 5 or email us at Training@AskJAN.org.

    All webcasts will start promptly at 2:00 PM eastern and will last for one hour.

  • ArtReach for Women Only

    Recurring
    Hudgens Center for Art and Learning 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway Building #300, Duluth, GA, United States

    A new social and craft night, ArtReach, is offered the 3rd Thursday of each month. in person focusing on art, 6:30-8:00 pm. This group is held at the Hudgens Center for Art and Learning in Duluth for women on the spectrum.

  • Support Group for Adults

    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

    $10
  • Support Group for LGBTQIA+ Adults

    This is an hour-long support group for Autistic LGBTQIA+ adults. It is a safe space to find community, share stories with, or gather support if needed from folks of similar experiences. This group hopes to provide support and comfort. The group is facilitated by a trans person on the spectrum. No autism (or related) diagnoses are required, nor is certainty about your queer identity. This is a space to explore all those things. It is also for all post-high school adults over 18 years old.

    $10
  • ESPlay Athens (0-4)

    For Parents/caregivers and their children aged 0-3 years. ESPlay is our way of connecting young families to the mission of ESP by offering enrichment opportunities for parents and their children through music programming and more!

  • Women on the Spectrum Social Support Group

    Recurring

    Spectrum has partnered with Emory School of Nursing in starting a Women Only Group for women ages 18 and up with HFA/Asperger's, focusing on sharing challenges and successes of transition, supporting one another, and building friendships for success. This group meets twice monthly via Zoom, first and 3rd Fridays. Contact Dr. Susan Brasher to be added to the email notification list and for an invitation to join the private FaceBook page (Emory PCORI Young Women on the Autism Spectrum Group) susan.n.brasher@emory.edu

    RSVP for the Women Only monthly virtual meeting. Meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month, 5-6 pm.

  • Women on the Spectrum Social Support Group

    Recurring

    Spectrum has partnered with Emory School of Nursing in starting a Women Only Group for women ages 18 and up with HFA/Asperger's, focusing on sharing challenges and successes of transition, supporting one another, and building friendships for success. This group meets twice monthly via Zoom, first and 3rd Fridays. Contact Dr. Susan Brasher to be added to the email notification list and for an invitation to join the private FaceBook page (Emory PCORI Young Women on the Autism Spectrum Group) susan.n.brasher@emory.edu

    RSVP for the Women Only monthly virtual meeting. Meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month, 5-6 pm. RSVP here

  • Moe’s Movie Day

    The Springs Cinema & Taphouse 5920 Roswell Rd, Sandy Springs, GA, United States

    Lekotek friends will meet to watch a movie in memory of former Lekotek Alum Moe. There will be popcorn and prizes. Limited tickets are available and preference will be given to families who actively participate (or are on the waiting list) in Lekotek services or are involved with Christoper League/TOPSoccer

  • 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