Autism Toolkit of Georgia
Autism Toolkit of Georgia
Understanding public and private health insurance options for your child with specific health care needs can be difficult. They may be eligible for both, and you may have to choose between them. This workshop will explore the differences in these options, share eligibility requirements, and provide additional resources for those that are not eligible for medical assistance.
Join Us for Part 1 of a presentation by NTACT-The Collaborative. Presention objectives:
Help to understand what Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) are and how to access them.
Discuss who is eligible to receive Pre-ETS services and the difference between these services and traditional VR services.
Increase understanding of how Education and VR collaborate to arrange for and provide Pre-ETS to students with disabilities.
iPhones and iPads have many accessibility settings built-in to their operating systems. This workshop will teach participants about different ways to modify these Apple devices to make them more accessible, including voice control, text-to-speech features, head tracking, and more.
Three individuals are joining us to speak about how they use smart wearables, like a smart watch, and smart home technology to better navigate their daily activities. Our presenters are Christine Mathis, Gabe Smaglik and Susi McKay. Each will share their personal experiences using smart devices. Topics we will be covering include how to use smart devices for elopement, anxiety management, and for navigating everyday activities like cooking dinner and doing the laundry.
Many kiddos (and adults) struggle with social and life skills. Join this session, in which we will demonstrate apps that can help with these skills. App focus will include: personal grooming, household chores, telling time, dialing 911, social skills, and more. Apps for various ages will be shown.
This workshop will be conducted using Zoom. After registering, you will receive an invitation to join the Zoom meeting.
Unlock the Power of IDEA at our Virtual Training!
Discover how IDEA safeguards the rights of students with disabilities, ensuring they receive the personalized support they need through an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). This session will empower you with knowledge to advocate effectively for your child's unique educational needs.
What You Will Learn:
• The six essential principles of IDEA and how it protects your child's rights
Reserve your spot today and become a more confident advocate for your child's education!
Our Education and Support Specialists are seasoned facilitators, each bringing years of experience supporting parents at IEP meetings and helping them understand IDEA. They too are parents like you who are passionate about the success of students with disabilities.
To later participate in the IEP seminar, please register by following this link: bit.ly/4fvmhkn
Discover the importance of an IEP and how to ensure your child receives the personalized support they need through an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). This session will empower you with knowledge to advocate effectively for your child's unique educational needs.
What You Will Learn:
• How IEPs are created to provide customized special education services.
Reserve your spot today and become a more confident advocate for your child's education!
Our Education and Support Specialists are seasoned facilitators, each bringing years of experience supporting parents at IEP meetings and helping them understand IDEA. They too are parents like you who are passionate about the success of students with disabilities.
This workshop will guide you through 10 essential steps to help you prepare for the financial future of your child with special needs. This session will equip you with practical tools and strategies to ensure your child’s well-being is protected for the future.
Navigating the world of special education can feel overwhelming, especially with all the acronyms used in meetings, documents, and conversations. This parent-friendly webinar is designed to decode the most common acronyms in special education, such as IEP, FAPE, LRE, and more.
Participants will gain a deeper understanding of these terms, learn how to use them effectively when advocating for their child, and access valuable resources for ongoing support. Whether you're new to special education or looking to enhance your advocacy skills, this session will empower you with the knowledge and confidence to navigate the special education system successfully.
Join us and take the first step toward becoming a more informed and effective advocate for your child's education!
Learn more about FTCs and discover how a family-centered approach helps achieve better outcomes. Presenters and panelists explore how FTCs implement a collaborative approach to resolve barriers in service access and engagement. Join this event to discover the benefits of a family-centered approach and learn how to help families get the services they need!
FTCs have compelling outcomes across various domains
• Parents start SUD treatment earlier, stay longer, and experience better outcomes, including successful program completion and decreased substance use.
• Children placed in out-of-home care (OOHC) experience fewer days in care and increased reunification rates.
• Families gain increased access to comprehensive services and are less likely to experience recurrence of child maltreatment or OOHC reentry.
Attendees will gain a greater understanding of
• Foundational elements that make FTCs effective and help parents, children and other family members obtain equal access to services
• FTCs as an evidence-based approach to improve outcomes for families
• The importance of a collaborative family-centered approach to FTC’s success
• Resources to implement an FTC
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Join us for an enlightening webinar on the critical topic of the School-to-Prison-to-School Pipeline for Youth with Disabilities. This session, led by Maura McInerney, Esq., will explore how students with disabilities are disproportionately impacted by exclusionary discipline practices and policies that increase their risk of incarceration. Maura will discuss practical strategies, legal frameworks, and advocacy efforts that educators, policymakers, and community leaders can use to dismantle this pipeline and support equitable education opportunities for all students.
Attendees will leave with actionable insights into protecting the rights of youth with disabilities and fostering inclusive educational environments that prioritize rehabilitation and success.
Many students with disabilities play little to no role in their own Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings and the planning of their services, accommodations, and goals. However, research shows that when students lead their own IEP meetings, they become more engaged in their education, learn important self-advocacy skills, and take greater ownership over their learning. Student-led IEPs promote self-determination and give students a greater sense of control over their education. Educators, administrators, students, and family members are encouraged to attend.
Presenter: Julie Mlagan is currently serving as an Implementation Specialist for the Transition Improvement Grant (TIG) in the CESA 1 & CESA2 Regions. She has over two decades of experience working for individuals with intellectual, developmental, and related disabilities in the community and classroom. She earned a BS in Voc Rehab, MS in Ed Psych & a MS in Spec Ed. Her experience includes job development, coaching, guardianship, case management, & teaching functional academics & community-based transition skills. As a special education and transition professional, she is avid about preparing students for self-advocacy, employment, education & independence as they prepare for life after high school.
