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

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.

Register in advance for this meeting at the following link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwvduGqqDosG91a04XWrpcGBzIyK7bGGGDj

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Free
Recurring

Online “Closed” Support Group for Men (18-30)

A closed support group has the same group members (up to 12) for a set number of sessions (8). Closed support groups are ideal for adults who are looking for deeper connections and more extensive peer support from group members. For the best support group experience, closed group members should plan on attending all 8 meetings in the series. This group offers a safe environment where Autistic men can talk with like-minded people, share issues and concerns, and celebrate successes. Common topics include: disclosure, self-advocacy, and relationships.

Advanced registration is required.

$100
Recurring

La Hora del Cuento [Virtual]

¡Nuestros especialistas en desarrollo infantil se alegran en ofrecerle a usted y a sus hijos una emocionante lectura de cuentos virtual!

Durante nuestras sesiones interactivas leeremos libros, cantaremos canciones, moveremos nuestros cuerpos y nos conectaremos con otros niños y cuidadores. Cada día leeremos una historia diferente que involucrará a los niños mientras exploran el mundo que los rodea.

Es necesario registrarse. ¡Complete el formulario de registro de participantes de Story Time para reservar su lugar!

Para obtener más información, envíe un correo electrónico a EveryoneRR@ccrcca.org

Free
Recurring

FAST Fins Mountain View Aquatic Center

Mountain View Aquatic Center 2650 Gordy Parkway, Marietta, GA

FOCUS Adaptive Swim Team (FAST Fins) concentrates on perfecting swim strokes, improving stamina, developing team skills, building self-confidence, following verbal commands, and increasing fitness.

Recurring

Paint and Snack – Adults with Special Needs

Join us for a series of engaging activities designed for families and individuals with disabilities or special needs. Whether you come as a family or drop off your loved ones for some well-deserved time to yourselves, we have something for everyone. Spaces are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot at communitiestreasuresinc.org or contact us at 404-957-5266.

Art Classes – F.A.S.T.

Little Leaf Art Studio 101 S. Webb St, Hahira, GA

Art can be very beneficial to children with autism as it fosters self-expression & confidence. Creating art helps improve fine motor skills, coordination, and precision. It also offers a sensory-rich experience, with various textures, colors, & materials, which can accommodate the diverse sensory needs often associated with autism. FAST has teamed up with Little Leaf Art Studio (Autumn Orozco) to offer art classes to children on the spectrum again in 2024! These classes aim to provide a unique opportunity to improve to explore & communicate emotions in a non-verbal way.

$10

Katie Beckett Webinar Part 2

Join our Part 2 virtual webinar for a comprehensive review and guidance on gathering the necessary paperwork for the Katie Beckett Waiver application processEvent Timing: October 4th 8pm est Event Address: via Google MeetAny Questions Contact us at info@shineautism.org

Free

18th Annual Georgia Race for Autism and Fall Festival

Gwinnett County Fairgrounds 2405 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville, GA, United States

The 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, GA

Welcome 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 States

You 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

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