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Georgia Medicaid Basics and an Overview of Home and Community-Based Services

Learn about Medicaid programs and services, including how to qualify for Medicaid based on a child’s disability or chronic health condition (Katie Beckett Deeming Waiver). This course will include information on EPSDT, GAPP, SOURCE, and a brief overview of CCSP, ICWP and NOW/COMP waivers.

Transitioning to Adulthood: The Checklist

What You Need to Know Before Your Child Graduates High School:
In this presentation, we will discuss an overview of the components involved
in the transition to adulthood, what to focus on based on the age of your
child and how to develop an Action Plan for your child’s transition to
adulthood.
Contact: Amanda Brown
Email: amandab@p2pga.org
Phone: (678) 736-7314

More Info: https://tinyurl.com/2fc28x6a

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Bloom: Building Love On Opportunities & Mission

Once Upon a Playhouse 323 N Hamilton St., Dalton, GA, United States

Join BLOOM Mission, Inc. for their parent/caregiver support group
December meeting dates are: Monday, December 2nd, 9th, and 16th
Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Location: Once Upon a Playhouse, 323 N Hamilton St., Dalton, 30720
For more information or to RSVP please contact Rebekah Rogers at 706-280-4516 or BloomMissionInc@gmail.com

What a Great IDEA! A Brief Overview of Special Education for Parents and Families

Virtual

Join us as P2P discusses the basic components of Special Education and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This training will explain how the process of special education works, including Child Find, Response to Intervention (RTI) and Student Support Teams; making a referral; what to expect from an evaluation; how to prepare for an Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting and how to resolve disputes.

Now/Comp Waiver(s): What you need to know!

The New Options Waiver (NOW) and Comprehensive Supports Waiver (COMP) provide community-based services to support Individual with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities seeking to thrive in their home and/or community. What do you need to know about applying, accessing and supporting families in need? Join us for a comprehensive step-by-step guide to navigating the maze from application to Planning List to waiver service entry.
Contact: Amanda Brown
Email: amandab@p2pga.org
Phone: (678) 736-7314

Now/Comp Waiver(s): What you need to know!

Virtual

The New Options Waiver (NOW) and Comprehensive Supports Waiver (COMP) provide community-based services to support Individual with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities seeking to thrive in their home and/or community. What do you need to know about applying, accessing and supporting families in need? Join us for a comprehensive step-by-step guide to navigating the maze from application to Planning List to waiver service entry.

Recurring

Bloom: Building Love On Opportunities & Mission

Once Upon a Playhouse 323 N Hamilton St., Dalton, GA, United States

Join BLOOM Mission, Inc. for their parent/caregiver support group
December meeting dates are: Monday, December 2nd, 9th, and 16th
Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Location: Once Upon a Playhouse, 323 N Hamilton St., Dalton, 30720
For more information or to RSVP please contact Rebekah Rogers at 706-280-4516 or BloomMissionInc@gmail.com

Sifting Through Your Parental Rights

Virtual

Join us as P2P provides 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.

Transitioning to Adult Healthcare

Burnt Hickory Baptist Church 5145 Due W Rd NW, Powder Springs, GA, United States

Description

Are you a parent/caregiver of a child 12 and older then you might want to consider attending our in-person training in Powder Springs, GA on "Transitioning from Pediatric to Adult Healthcare"

To register please call or email Amy Pitts at 770-750-2688 or
info@milesofadvocacy.com

Contact: Amanda Brown
Email: amandab@p2pga.org
Phone: (678) 736-7314

Telic Empowerment Virtual Parent Support Group Meeting

Virtual

Topic: Medicaid Programs & Services, Now/Comp Waiver. Guest speaker Deana Bohannon, Regional Coordinator with Parent to Parent of GA.
Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025
Time: 11:00am
Location: This is a virtual meeting. Registration is Required. Please register at www.telicempowerment.org
For more information or questions please email info@telicempowerment.org or call 678-487-7654

Let's welcome guest speaker Deana Bohannon with Parent to Parent of Georgia to deliver this P2P workshop, to teach us about Medicaid programs and services, including how to qualify for Medicaid based on your child's disability. She will also educate us about the NOW/COMP waivers.
Afterward, don't rush off! We will be setting aside a time to chat with our COFFEE TALK! It will be a time for the parents to virtually mingle online! TELIC is all about developing a community of support and this is just one more way in which we intend to do that!

Just like we do EVERY MONTH, attend and see what special prizes you are eligible to win!

Katie Beckett Deeming Waiver COMMON REASONS FOR DENIAL & THE RENEWAL PROCESS

Virtual

The Katie Beckett Deeming Waiver allows children with significant disabilities to qualify for Medicaid without considering their parents' income.
Worried about a KB Denial? Or Need Help with a Renewal?
If your answer is yes to either of these questions, then this webinar is for you. Join us as Debbie Dobbs shares expert strategies to avoid application mistakes, navigate denials, and complete your renewal with confidence.
Don't miss out-get the answers you need!

Beyond the Spectrum: A Community Day of Support

Ike Owings Community Center 8830 Gurlry Rd, Douglasville, GA, United States

Listen, you don't want to miss this exciting event. If you are a parent or caregiver of a child with a disability, this event is for you and it's FREE! We are going to have some amazing speakers, outside fun for the children including a cool bounce house, a mini petting zoo featuring baby goats, rabbits, sheep, ducks and pigs. Tons of carnival games with prizes and vendors!
ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
Educational Support: IEP's, Behaviors
Transition, Employment
Advocacy Disability Waiver Support
Special Needs Financial Planning

SPECIAL FEATURES:
Vendors Booths, featuring
special needs resources.
Petting Zoo, Bounce Houses, Arts & Crafts, Sensory Station, Dance Station