Autism Toolkit of Georgia
Autism Toolkit of Georgia
Miles of Advocacy In-Person Support Group Meeting
Topic: Ensuring your child has a successful school year! Making sure your child's IEP is meeting their needs.
Date: Thursday, August 28, 2025
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Starbucks, 1805 Dennis Kemp Lane NW, Kennesaw, GA 30152
Snacks or drinks will be provided for those who register.
For more information or to register, email Amy Pitts at info@MilesOfAdvocacy.com
A Brief Overview of Assistive
Technology for Parents and Families
This training will introduce parents of school-age children to assistive
technology devices and services; help them determine what assistive
technology (AT) their child might need to overcome barriers and achieve
their goals, and locate sources for AT.
Join us as P2P provides an overview of Georgia’s Medicaid waivers, and will explore specifically the NOW/COMP waivers. You will learn about the eligibility requirements, how to apply, the services covered, and what happens once your child/young adult’s NOW/COMP waiver is funded. You will also be provided some tips and suggestions on how Parent to Parent of Georgia can help you navigate this process.
Join us as P2P discusses the basic components of Special Education and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This training will explain how the process of special education works, including Child Find, Response to Intervention (RTI) and Student Support Teams; making a referral; what to expect from an evaluation; how to prepare for an Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting and how to resolve disputes.
Join us as P2P provides an overview of Georgia’s Medicaid waivers, and will explore specifically the NOW/COMP waivers. You will learn about the eligibility requirements, how to apply, the services covered, and what happens once your child/young adult’s NOW/COMP waiver is funded. You will also be provided some tips and suggestions on how Parent to Parent of Georgia can help you navigate this process.
Join us as P2P discusses effective communication skills to develop a partnership with your child's IEP/IFSP team. Get tips for preparing for school meetings and how to be an effective member of the team. This training should be attended by families with a rising kindergartener or anyone new to the IEP meeting process.
Join us as P2P discusses Medicaid programs, services and how to qualify. The webinar will include detailed information about both the Katie Beckett Deeming Waiver, how to apply, eligibility requirements, tips on the application process and information on appealing denials.
What are simple high-impact early literacy activities and routines that parents and caregivers can do with their young readers to support and strengthen their growing literacy skills at home? Join IDA-GA, Parent to Parent of GA, host Ashley Evans, and guest Dr. Brennan Chandler on October 9 and walk away with ideas to implement right away!
Join P2P as we discuss how to prepare and plan for a smooth transition from Babies Can’t Wait/early intervention. The presentation includes an overview of various
programs and services that may be available for three year olds
with special needs in your community.
Join P2P as we discuss how to prepare and plan for a smooth transition from Babies Can’t Wait/early intervention. The presentation includes an overview of various
programs and services that may be available for three year olds
with special needs in your community.
In this presentation, we will discuss an overview of the components involved in the transition to adulthood, what to focus on based on the age of your child, and how to develop an Action Plan for your child’s transition to adulthood.
Join us as P2P discuss what health has to do with transition; who makes up the transition team and their roles, how to incorporate health transition into a medical home, healthcare financing, legal issues and timelines.