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Online “Closed” Support Group for Women (50+)

This 8-week gender inclusive women’s support group is for Autistic women (50+). Through this support group, members can build an ongoing connection with a small community.

AANE support groups give members an opportunity to celebrate successes and support each other through difficulties. Common topics of discussion are:

Masking/camouflaging
Sensory sensitivities/overloads
Relationships
Self-care
Disclosure
Employment
Intersectionality

$100

GetAir Trampoline Park December 2024

Get Air Trampoline Park - Stone Mountain 2075 W Park Pl. Blvd, Stone Mountain, GA

Join your Lekotek friends for a fun outing to GetAir Trampoline Park on behalf of the Doug Flutie Foundation for Autism!

Let’s Welcome the New Year with Music!

Virtual

This series is comprised of interactive sessions with each week focusing on a new place or cultural activity, while incorporating storytelling, music, poetry writing, and/or a simple craft. Each session will include a follow-up message filled with tips, activities, and recipes for families to continue to enjoy after the virtual trip. The focus of each group is to explore a new world, experience a variety of engaging opportunities, and enjoy a sense of camaraderie and community.

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Neurodiversity Is Beautiful Social Peer Group

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

Neurodiversity Is Beautiful Social Peer Group 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.

Unmasking Mental Health awareness NYE Masquerade Charity Ball

The Chateau 335 Upper Riverdale Road, Jonesboro, GA, United States

We are thrilled to announce that tickets for our highly anticipated Unmasking of Mental Health Awareness Masquerade Ball are now on sale! Join us for an unforgettable evening as we kick off our foundation's commitment to mental health awareness in 2025.

Early Bird Tickets:

• Tables of 8: $1300

• Single Admission: $175 per ticket

This event promises to be a night of elegance, inspiration, and advocacy as we come together to shed light on mental health challenges and empower our community to embrace wellness and support.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to be a part of something truly meaningful.

$175

Grupo de apoyo para padres Latinos

Anna Shaw Children's Institute 1201 Burleyson Road, Dalton, GA, United States

Todos los padres, abuelos, guardianes, y otros miembros de la familia de niños con necesidades especiales están invitados a tomar parte en un grupo de apoyo para padres, dirigido por los padres.

Anna Shaw Childrenʼs Institute se apega a las guías de seguridad y recomendaciones de distanciamiento social de la CDC.

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REV UP Georgia Advocacy Meeting: Register, Educate, Vote and Use your Power!

Virtual

Georgians with disabilities make up a powerful constituency. Together we can have our voices heard. And we need your help to POWER THE DISABILITY VOTE!

REV UP Georgia Coalition meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday at 10am EST on Zoom. All are invited to attend. Come ready to share about grassroots voter registration and education activities in your area. REV UP will also outline strategies for voter rights education in Georgia’s rural communities.

Stockbridge Share Group

Chick-Fil-A Truett's Grill McDonough 1785 Jonesboro Road, McDonough, GA, United States

Support Groups also called Share Groups are the backbone of FOCUS, the first program ever offered. Share Groups meet monthly (September to May) in several different locations around metro Atlanta so parents can meet other parents and share tips, fears, and joys. Parent volunteers facilitate the groups, keeping them positive, constructive, and uplifting.

Eligibility:

Be a parent/caregiver of a child/young adult with a physical and/or developmental disabilities, including rare genetic syndromes, cerebral palsy, autism, and Down syndrome.
Parents will review and sign COVID-19 acknowledgements and the guidelines required by FOCUS for the Share Group Season before attending their first meeting.
If you would like to register for this share group, please email jaide@focus-ga.org

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Online “Closed” Support Group for Women (40-60)

This “closed” support group is designed for Autistic women (40-60) looking to build an ongoing connection with a small community of other women. This “closed” support group also gives women an opportunity to voice their concerns and frustrations and lets them acknowledge hard-won and unexpected victories. Common topics of discussion are:

Masking/camouflaging
Sensory sensitivities/overloads
Relationships
Self-care
Empathy
8 sessions. Advanced registration is required.

$100

Tea Party with High-Five Society

Southern Seasons 118 Broad St, Rome, GA, United States

Come join the High-five Society for some tea!

Thursday, January 2nd at Southern Seasons in Rome, GA

RSVP: https://www.highfivesociety.org/event-details/tea-party-with-high-five-society/form

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