Don’t Pluck My Feathers, Please, I Think My Wings Are Sprouting
Tuesday, May 1, 2012 12:00 – 1:00pm
Online webinar
What is a “hope-filled education” for children who struggle to learn? What are the great equalizers that equip kids with the inner strengths to overcome struggling with reading and writing? Join Parent-to-Parent as Dr. Mark Cooper, Director of the Mashburn Center for Learning at University of Central Arkansas, talks about the thoughts and behaviors that impact the learning of reading and writing. Dr. Cooper was a struggling learner himself and he will share his success story and those of other families and students. Register now by going to: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/456639210.
Independent Living Skills
Every Wednesday starting May 2 through June 20, 2012 10:00am – 12:00pm
Decatur, GA
disABILITY LINK is holding a series of free Independent Living Skills classes for people with disabilities only. Each week’s class will cover a different topic. Class size is limited to 15 participants. To reserve your space, please RSVP to Bonnie Dieringer at 404-687-8890 ext. 120 or email: bdieringer@disabilitylink.org. Transportation scholarships may be available for those who live 25 miles or more from disABILITY LINK.
Childhood Apraxia of Speech: Practice in Clinical Thinking
Friday, May 4, 2012 8:00am – 5:30pm
Atlanta Technical College, Atlanta
This one-day workshop is focused on clinical management of children who have motor impairment, especially motor planning problems, contributing to their speech disorder. Sponsored by The Childhood Apraxia of Speech Association of North America (CASANA), this professional conference is open to families, $170 registration fee. Visit http://bit.ly/H0oD2b for more information and to register.
5K and One-Mile Run for Autism Resources
Saturday, May 5, 2012 starting at 7:00am
Nash Farms Battlefield, Hampton
Ryan’s Friends, Inc. is holding its 2nd annual Run for Autism Resources to bring much-needed services and assistance to families and children who are living with autism in Henry, Clayton, and Fayette Counties. For more information and to register, visit www.ryansfriendsinc.org.
Disability Awareness 101
May 16 10am-12:00pm
June 13 10am-12:00pm
July 18 10:00am-12:00pm & 6:30pm-8:30pm /
Aug 8 10am-12:00pm
Atlanta, GA
This free workshop sponsored by ChildKind provides family members, caregivers, advocates, and professionals who support children with special healthcare needs and/or developmental disabilities with information about services and community resources: Medicaid, school topics, advocacy, state and federal legislation, and parental rights. For more information and to register, visit http://www.childkind.org/for-professionals/training-ceus/.
Georgia Walk Now for Autism Speaks
Sunday, May 20, 2012 starting at 8:00am
Atlantic Station in Atlanta
Autism Speaks' signature fundraising and awareness event takes place in communities across the United States and in Canada. This successful grassroots fundraising effort generates vital funds for autism research and raises awareness about the increasing prevalence of autism and the need for increased research funding. For more information and to register, visit www.walknowforautismspeaks.org.
FOCUS Camp Hollywood,
Monday, June 18 – Friday, June 22, 2012 10:00am – 3:00pm
First United Methodist Church, McDonough
FOCUS day camps offer the care that children with multiple disabilities need – and the fun children should have at camp. Siblings are welcome to attend. $200 for first camper, $180 for each additional child (limited scholarships available). For more information, visit http://www.focus-ga.org/ or call 770-234-9111.
Under The Stars Family Camp
August 10 – 12, 2012 at Camp Twin Lakes Rutledge
October 6 – 7, 2012 at Camp Twin Lakes Will-A-Way
Families with children with disabilities must plan every outing, vacation, and trip carefully. Parents might never consider a camping trip because of their child’s medical or physical needs. FOCUS family camps allow you to enjoy the wonderful amenities that Camp Twin Lakes offers, such as swimming, boating, putt-putt and archery and the activities that FOCUS plans, such as art and recreational fun. For more information and to register, visit http://www.focus-ga.org/how-focus-can-help-you/family-activities/family-camps/
HeartSong Henry Choral Group
First and third Thursday each month, 6:30 – 7:30pmMcDonough, GA
HeartSong Henry is a chorus for special needs teens and adults (13 and older). Interested parties should come to the meeting room a few doors down from Shane’s Rib Shack on Jonesboro Road in McDonough. If you are interested in participating or would like to invite HeartSong Henry to sing for your organization or event, call Rhonda Towe at 678-986-4498 or email HeartSongHenry@gmail.com.
NAMI Family-to-Family Support Group Every Thursday, 7:00 – 8:30pm
Jodeco Road United Methodist Church, Stockbridge
What happens next when a loved one is diagnosed with a mental illness? Where can you find help? What can you do to make your life easier? The National Alliance on Mental Illness is sponsoring a family-based support group every week for family members who have loved ones with a mental health diagnosis (bipolar disease, mood disorders, ADHD, etc.). This support group is facilitated by family members for family members only. For more information, contact Eileen Geurts at 770-504-9172. No RSVP required.
