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Introduction to customized employment for young adults

Is customized employment an option for your young adult? Join us to hear from Margie Webb, MS, CRC, a customized employment specialist for Minnesota’s Vocational Rehabilitation Services, about flexible employment options for young adults with disabilities. She will explore how customized employment can meet both the needs of employers and the strengths, needs, and interests of the job seeker.

Free
Recurring

Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Interest Group for Adults

This interest group is intended for post-high school adults who fulfill the player pre-requisites outlined below:

Participants need to have played Dungeons and Dragons before either at AANE or elsewhere.
They must also be familiar with character creation, general rules of D&D Edition 5, cooperation within a team, and following campaign rules and storyline.
Each participant is expected to attend all 8 meetings in order to help his/her team advance as far as possible in the campaign.
This interest series will be using a campaign selected by the Dungeon Masters. Participants must agree to follow the rules of the campaign at all times.
Because this is an interactive/collaborative game. Participants need to be able to participate fully in each game session.

$100
Recurring

Neurodiversity Is Beautiful Social Peer Groups

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

Neurodiversity Is Beautiful Social Peer Groups meets every Tuesday evening in person at LIFE, located at 4811 Waters Avenue in Savannah. This is not an open/drop-in group, you must register to participate.

Empowering neurodiverse adults and young adults to develop a local support network of peer support.

For more information or to register, please contact Heather at 240-328-8026.

Recurring

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

May 7
May 14
May 21
May 28
June 4
June 11
June 18
June 25

$100
Recurring

Multi-Session Support Group for Women (18-35)

Virtual

Description
This multi-session support group is designed for Autistic women and femme people (18-35). Through this support group, members can build an ongoing connection with a small community. AANE multi-session support groups for women also give women an opportunity to voice their concerns and frustrations. It also lets them acknowledge hard-won and unexpected victories. Common topics of discussion are:

Masking/camouflaging
Sensory sensitivities/overloads
Relationships
Self-care
Gender expansive issues related to autism
Dates
March 13
March 27
April 10
April 24
May 8
May 22
June 5
July 3

$100
Recurring

Multi-Session Support Group for Parents of Adults (18-35)

Virtual

This 8-week AANE support group is for parents and caregivers of Autistic or similarly neurodivergent young adult children ages 18-35. This small group setting allows parents and caregivers to connect with each other, share experiences, celebrations and delivers a wealth of information.

$180
Recurring

Neurodiversity Is Beautiful Social Peer Groups

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

Neurodiversity Is Beautiful Social Peer Groups meets every Tuesday evening in person at LIFE, located at 4811 Waters Avenue in Savannah. This is not an open/drop-in group, you must register to participate.

Empowering neurodiverse adults and young adults to develop a local support network of peer support.

For more information or to register, please contact Heather at 240-328-8026.

LIFE Social Club for Friendship and Fun (hybrid)

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

Please join us for the LIFE Social Club for Friendship and Fun (hybrid) hangout hour on the last Wednesday of each month at 1:00PM - in person or on Zoom! Contact 912-920-2414 for the Zoom login information. 4811 Waters Avenue, Savannah.
Did you know that regular peer support can improve the sense of well-being for people with disabilities by expanding their support network and empowering them? It's true!
The LIFE-Line Peer Support Chat is open exclusively to people with disabilities in LIFE's twenty service counties*. The LIFE-Line Peer Chat is a safe space to talk with other people with disabilities, confidentially. We hope you'll join us!

If you're a person with a disability and live in one of LIFE's twenty service and would like to participate in any of our events, workshops and activities, please give us a call at 912-920-2414!

Recurring

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

May 7
May 14
May 21
May 28
June 4
June 11
June 18
June 25

$100
Recurring

Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Interest Group for Adults

This interest group is intended for post-high school adults who fulfill the player pre-requisites outlined below:

Participants need to have played Dungeons and Dragons before either at AANE or elsewhere.
They must also be familiar with character creation, general rules of D&D Edition 5, cooperation within a team, and following campaign rules and storyline.
Each participant is expected to attend all 8 meetings in order to help his/her team advance as far as possible in the campaign.
This interest series will be using a campaign selected by the Dungeon Masters. Participants must agree to follow the rules of the campaign at all times.
Because this is an interactive/collaborative game. Participants need to be able to participate fully in each game session.

$100

Recurring

Sensory Sensitive Sundays™

Chuck E. Cheese - Albany 2601 Dawson Road, Albany, GA, United States +10 more

Chuck E. Cheese is proud to support families who have children with autism and other special needs. Through our Sensory Sensitive Sundays program we’re able to offer families a quieter dining and entertainment environment, dimmed lighting and a sensory-friendly arcade experience. Our sensory-friendly events also include a trained and caring staff to ensure each guest has a safe, fun-filled visit.

Participating Locations:
2601 DAWSON ROAD, ALBANY, GA 31707
925 NORTH POINT DRIVE, ALPHARETTA, GA 30022
3654-I ATLANTA HIGHWAY, ATHENS, GA 30606
2990 CUMBERLAND BLVD. SE, ATLANTA, GA 30339
3435 WRIGHTSBORO RD., AUGUSTA, GA 30909
3201 MACON RD., COLUMBUS, GA 31906
1530 DOGWOOD DR. SE, CONYERS, GA 30013
6890 DOUGLAS BLVD., DOUGLASVILLE, GA 30135
786 GLYNN ST. N., FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214
335 UPPER RIVERDALE ROAD, JONESBORO, GA 30236
824 EARNEST W. BARRETT PKWY., KENNESAW, GA 30144
5019 JIMMY CARTER BLVD., NORCROSS, GA 30093
6700 ABERCORN, SAVANNAH, GA 31405

Recurring

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

May 7
May 14
May 21
May 28
June 4
June 11
June 18
June 25

$100

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