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18th Annual Georgia Race for Autism and Fall Festival
Gwinnett County Fairgrounds 2405 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville, GA, United StatesThe Georgia Race for Autism is a USATF certified and Peachtree Road Race qualifying 5K.
There will also be a 1 Mile Fun Run, 100-yard Dash,
and Tot Trot on the same day.
Fun for the whole family with a Fall Festival and plenty of vendor and resource tables.
Join us at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds, 2405 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Lawrenceville, GA US 30045
Georgia Race for Autism supports Spectrum Autism Support Group in providing camps and clubs for those impacted by autism in our community.
For more information on Spectrum and all the programs they provide
go to www.SpectrumAutism.org.
17th Annual Bird Dog Breakaway
Burke County Recreation Department 465 Burke Veterans Parkway, Waynesboro, GAWelcome to the 17th Annual Bird Dog Breakaway. We are so glad you are here to Run the Race with us. The BDB consisted of a 5K run, a 2 mile walk, and several children’s runs, including an Adaptive Run/Walk for our CFNB kids! We are going Bigger this year with a new location..…… We are proud to announce we are joining forces with the Burke Co. Recreation Dept and the Waynesboro YMCA to bring you the largest Bird Dog Breakaway yet: New race route, bigger Kidzone and more vendor spaces!! Our race will start at the YMCA and loop around the Burke Co. schools. All proceeds from the BDB will assist with our Waynesboro Clinic Building Renovations thus allowing us to better serve our clients and their families. The Center For New Beginnings provides services to children and adolescents with special needs. Currently more than 100 children and families are served at the Center’s three locations, with disabilities ranging from general academic related problems to specific disorders such as, but not limited to, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, and Emotional/Behavioral Disorders.
It is through participants like you that make our event a huge success each year. By helping with our biggest fundraiser, you have made a big difference in the lives of many special-needs children. One of our guiding principles is that we seek to create a “team approach” by serving as a bridge between families and service providers. Thank you for joining our team for this year’s race. For more information about us and our events please check out our website www.nbeginnings.org.
Extra Special Saturday Respite
Alpharetta Presbyterian Church 180 Academy Street, Alpharetta, GA, United StatesYou deserve a break today! Enjoy a few hours to run errands, lunch with a friend, or take a nap!
FOCUS offers Extra Special Saturday Respite (ESS) in the spring and fall at 2 locations. A nurse is at each location to manage G-tube feedings, seizures, and other medical care. Caregivers at each location are knowledgeable and experienced in caring for children with special needs. Ratio of caregiver to child is 1:4, but community volunteers are often on hand to help and play. It’s a wonderful time for the children to enjoy free play, music, and extra attention from FOCUS caregivers and volunteers. Oh, and the parents enjoy the break!!
Free
FOCUS on Music
Alpharetta Presbyterian Church 180 Academy Street, Alpharetta, GA, United States This event is free for FOCUS Young Adults and FOCUS Alumni
FOCUS Families can drop off kiddos at Alpharetta Presbyterian at 11:00 AM. Parents can stay on-site or leave to run a quick errand.
The music therapist will lead a one-hour long music session utilizing a variety of percussion instruments.
Registration is required. Space is limited, please register as soon as possible.
Questions? Email milligan@focus-ga.org
FAST Fins Dynamo Practice
Dynamo Swim Johns Creek 5075 Abbotts Bridge Rd, Johns Creek, GAFOCUS Adaptive Swim Team (FAST Fins) concentrates on perfecting swim strokes, improving stamina, developing team skills, building self-confidence, following verbal commands, and increasing fitness.
$180
Online “Open” Discussion/Support Group for Adults over 50
Are you an Autistic or Neurodivergent adult, over age 50? This group is a place for those over 50, to discuss a previously agreed to topic and share the unique concerns and issues that come with later awareness, in an atmosphere of support and understanding.
The social hour meets from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM ET and the support group meets from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM ET.
Advanced registration is required.
Free
Sifting Through Your Parental Rights
This training will provide basic information about parental rights under IDEA, including confidentiality, notice, consent, surrogate parents, free and appropriate public education (FAPE), least restrictive environment (LRE), evaluations and dispute resolution methods such as mediation and due process.
Free
Online “Open” 2-Part Workshop – Leisure for Adults
Part 1: Brainstorm and identify different ways to plan for ways to relax, feel restored, and enjoy free time.
Part 2: Debriefing session to discuss how it felt to implement concepts from last week’s topic, leisure, into your life. Come to share your experience and learn from others!
Advanced registration is required.
$25
Online “Open” Support Group for BIPOC Adults
This is our open support group for Autistic people of color (18+). These spaces are peer-led and provide an opportunity for participants to explore how their multiple identities show up and address their specific needs, by sharing experiences and offering support to one another. We are running these meetings through the winter and then will determine the next steps for future programming based on interest and feedback.
Advanced registration is required.
Free
The Role of American Job Centers (AJCs) in Promoting Access to Good Jobs for All
People with disabilities play a crucial role in strengthening America’s economy. To support this year’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) theme, Access to Good Jobs for All, we recognize the role of the American Job Center (AJC) Network. Under the vision of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), AJCs and their partners provide access and opportunities to all job seekers, including individuals with barriers to employment that is inclusive of individuals with disabilities, to prepare for, obtain, retain, and advance in high-quality jobs. This webinar will spotlight four AJCs located in communities within the states of New York and Colorado. Panel presenters will provide insights on the services the AJCs provide, share a roadmap for accessing AJC services, discuss the critical role of partnerships in service delivery, and highlight the creative integration of universal design principles to ensure meaningful access to all customers using AJC services.
Free
Online “Open” AANE Book Club for Adults
The group meets online every month to discuss a specific book (fiction or nonfiction). Post-high school Autistic adults are welcome to attend the meetings, whether or not they have finished the book selected for the meeting. Books for the currently planned meetings are:
*October 8: 2019 movie version of Little Women
November 12: The Year I Stopped Trying by Katie Heaney
December 10: The Speed of Dark by Elizabeth Moon
*Please note that the October meeting will be discussing the 2019 movie version of Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. We will also be analyzing the differences between the book and the movie.
Advanced registration is required.
$10
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