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How to Choose the Right Caregiver for a Person with a Disability

Virtual

This webinar training will provide participants with valuable insights and practical strategies for selecting and employing a caregiver for a person living with a disability. The training will cover various aspects related to the caregiver selection process and employment, including assessing the needs and preferences of the person with disabilities, identifying important qualities and skills in a caregiver, conducting effective interviews and screenings, and understanding the legal and ethical considerations. Participants will also gain knowledge on training, supervising, and providing ongoing support to caregivers.

Learning Goals:

-Understand the importance of selecting the right caregiver for a person living with a disability
-Learn how to assess the needs and preferences of the person with a disability
-Identify the key qualities and skills to look for in a caregiver
-Explore effective strategies for interviewing and screening potential caregivers
-Understand the legal and ethical considerations in employing a caregiver
-Gain knowledge on best practices for training and supervising caregivers

The Caregivers’ Toolbox—Behavioral Strategies for Thriving Relationships

Virtual

This webinar will equip you with essential tools to enhance communication and planning, building stronger relationships with those you care for. The session will focus on:

Effective communication techniques.
The importance of planning.
Practical de-escalation techniques to manage stress and diffuse tension in challenging situations.
You will leave with actionable strategies to create positive experiences.

Silent Disco Carnival Extravaganza

MJCCA 5342 Tilly Mill rd, Dunwoody, GA, United States

Move to your own beat with your closest friends at this unique dance experience that celebrates diversity, inclusion and the joy of community. Silent disco headphones allow each participant to choose their own music as they dance the night away, without sensory overload, and enjoy the magic of a carnival. Ages 18+.

I/DD Commission Advocacy Day

Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building 18 Capitol Sq SW, Atlanta, GA, United States

Advocacy Days give members of Georgia’s intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) community the chance to connect directly with state leaders. They are a great opportunity for both new advocates and seasoned ones to have a real impact on our state’s policies for people with I/DD.

I/DD Commission: Georgia’s system of support for adults with I/DD is outdated. A Senate study committee met in 2022 to determine the need for Medicaid services that keep people with disabilities in their home and communities. This committee recommended that the legislature funds 2,400 new NOW/COMP waivers and that it creates an I/DD commission.

The goal of the commission is to develop new solutions for ending the NOW/COMP waitlist, employment, housing, and other important issues for the disability community so that adults with I/DD can live, work, and thrive in our communities.

The Biggest Social Security Changes You Need to Know About

Virtual

During this session, we will review 2025 COLA adjustments and what that means for Social Security beneficiaries who are working, as well as a review of other changes including calculation of in-kind support and maintenance, overpayments, and the current process for applying for Social Security benefits.