• The Big IDEA! What’s the Big IDEA Behind Inclusion?

    Ike Owings Community Center 8830 Gurlry Rd, Douglasville, GA, United States

    Learn about inclusion and its benefits. Understand how you can use the IDEA requirement to educate children in their least restrictive environment as a springboard to having children with disabilities learn with their peers.

    Registration: Please call Donna Minor at 770-276-0151 or email konokeda@gmail.com by April 1, 2026

  • Policy & Systems Advocacy

    Participants will learn:
    1. What is system policy advocacy
    2. Stages of policy change
    3. How to become involved.

    Free
  • Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the ADA

    This workshop focuses on the right to services and accommodations for students with disabilities and special health/emotional needs who may not be eligible for services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for special education.

    Free
  • The Basics of Applying for Social Security Benefits

    This webinar will cover:

    Technical/Financial eligibility requirements for SSI
    Medical Determination of Disability:
    Standards for Children
    Standards for Adults
    The process of application (www.ssa.gov)
    Transitioning Medicaid from Katie Beckett to SSI straight Medicaid
    Redetermination of Eligibility at age 18

    This event is hosted by Parent to Parent and it will be held on via Zoom. Learn more about the organization and its events at https://www.p2pga.org/

    Free
  • Medicaid & Social Security: What Every Family of a Child with Disabilities Needs to Know

    Join our informative virtual training to gain a clear understanding of Medicaid and Social Security benefits for children with disabilities. Learn how to navigate the application process, eligibility requirements, and the types of supports available through these vital programs. Whether you’re new to the system or need help managing services, this session will provide the essential information and resources to help your family access the benefits your child may be entitled to—now and in the future. Empower your advocacy with knowledge!

    Free
  • Basic Rights in Special Education

    This workshop provides families with an introduction to their rights and responsibilities as parents of children with special needs.

    This workshop provides families with an introduction to their rights and responsibilities as parents of children with special needs under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the NJ Code, and Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act. Parents learn to identify their dreams and goals for their children, and learn laws and advocacy strategies that will help them help their children reach those goals. Parents of classified children and children who are having difficulty in school, but may not be classified, benefit from this training.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Basic Rights in Special Education

    This workshop provides families with an introduction to their rights and responsibilities as parents of children with special needs.

    This workshop provides families with an introduction to their rights and responsibilities as parents of children with special needs under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the NJ Code, and Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act. Parents learn to identify their dreams and goals for their children, and learn laws and advocacy strategies that will help them help their children reach those goals. Parents of classified children and children who are having difficulty in school, but may not be classified, benefit from this training.

  • Transformational Change: Creating Meaningful Individual Service Plans (Tifton)

    UGA Tifton Conference Center 15 RDC Road, Tifton, 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.

  • Capacitación de Padres de Recursos de SPAN (SRP, por sus siglas en inglés) Verano 2026

    Los Participantes podrán aprenderacerca de:

    Las leyes yregulaciones
    El proceso de Educación Especial
    Estrategiaspara
    trabajarefectivamente con el equipoescolar
    Las dinámicas de los sistemas queprestan servicio a los niñoscondiscapacidadesy necesidadesespeciales desalud.

    Auto Defensores, Padres, Cuidadores de la salud y Profesionales están invitados a participar. La capacitación es gratuita si los participantes se comprometen a realizar 30 horas de voluntariado al finalizar la capacitación.

    Hay un pago de 350 dólares para aquellos que no deseen servoluntarios.