• Autism Early Detection and Awareness Course (Repeating)

    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

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

    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.

    Free
  • All About the NIH Strategic Plan for Disability Health Research

    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.

  • Accessible By Design: Creating Inclusive Events That Work for Everyone

    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.

  • GCA Social Support Group – Zoom

    Recurring

    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.

  • Multi-Session Group Music Lessons for Teens (14-18) from Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education Berklee School of Music

    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

    Free
  • Transformational Change: Creating Meaningful Individual Service Plans (Macon)

    Middle Georgia State University 100 University Parkway, Macon, GA

    DBHDD, in partnership with Sangha Unity Network (SUN), will continue the work of Transformational Change through a series of interactive, one-day workshops focused on creating more meaningful Individual Service Plans using the new ISP template.

    These workshops are designed to support a shift in thinking about the ISP, from a required document to a person-centered tool that reflects the aspirations, strengths, preferences, and choices of each person receiving services. Participants will learn how to facilitate and develop ISPs that are grounded in person-centered engagement and aligned with the intent of the HCBS Settings Rule and NOW/COMP waivers.

    This event is hosted by Georgia Department of Behavoral Health and Developmental Disabilites and it will be located at both of the Clarence Brown Conference Center & the UGA Tifton Conference Center.