Courtesy Archive: October, 2004
* Contains previously featured data maintained for reference purposes
"You're Hired! Success Knows No Limitations!"
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
WHEN: October, 2004
WHERE: United States
WEBSITE: http://www.dol.gov/opa/media/press/odep/ODEP2004960.htm
NOTES: Announced by U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao, October's theme was selected to emphasize economic opportunity through job creation
RESOURCE: Department Of Labor Website, http://www.dol.gov/
People First Monthly Meeting
** SUBJECT TO CHANGE; VERIFY BEFORE ATTENDING
WHEN: 4th Thursdays, 1:00-3:00pm
WHERE: disABILITY LINK, Decatur, Georgia
WHO: All interested advocates and self-advocates
PHONE: 404-687-8890
WEBSITE: disABILITY LINK.
RESOURCE: Shepherd Center Advocacy Office
ADAPT Monthly Meeting
NOTICE: SUBJECT TO CHANGE; VERIFY BEFORE ATTENDING
WHEN: 4th Fridays, 1:00-3:00pm
WHERE: disABILITY LINK, Decatur, Georgia
WHO: All interested advocates and self-advocates
PHONE: 404-687-8890
TTY: 404-687-9175
V/TTY: 800-239-2507
FAX: 404-687-8298
WEBSITE: disABILITY LINK.
NOTES: ADAPT is acronym for American Disabled for Attendant Programs Today
RESOURCE: Shepherd Center Advocacy Office; Updated by Butterfly Bytes
MHDDAD/APS Healthcare Mental Health Care Service Gap Survey
WHEN: Immediate; Closes in November, 2004
WHERE: Georgia: Statewide Internet Online Survey
WHO: Everyone who has a stake in mental health care in their Georgia community
SPONSOR: DHR's Division of MHDDAD (Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Addictive Diseases); APS Healthcare
CONTACT: Beth Spinning, MSW
PHONE: 404.523.7093 ext. 118
EMAIL: espinning@apshealthcare.com
WEBSITE: MHDDAD/APS Healthcare Mental Health Care Service Gap Survey.
NOTES: Please direct questions or concerns to Beth Spinning, MSW (above)
RESOURCE: APS Healthcare
Atlanta Habitat ABILITY HOUSE Build
WHEN: Fridays and Saturdays, 2004 - October 22nd-December 11th -- 8:00am-4:00pm
WHERE: 1632 McClelland Avenue, Atlanta GA
WHO: Need is for 20 volunteers with disabilities each build day. Individual volunteers with and without disabilities are welcome!
SPONSOR: Atlanta Habitat
CONTACT: Rachel Clark, Volunteer Coordinator
PHONE: 404-223-5180, ext 113
EMAIL: rachel.clark@atlanta-habitat.org
WEBSITE: ABILITY HOUSE Builds (click on CURRENT for additional information about volunteering and ABILITY HOUSES)
NOTES: A typical work day is 8am-4pm, 4 hours shifts are available. A total of 40 volunteers are needed each build day. BellSouth will provide half (20) of the volunteers (non-disabled BellSouth Pioneers), and we will need 20 volunteers with disabilities each build day. Ideally different groups will commit to a particular day, however individual volunteers with and without disabilities are welcome!
RESOURCE: Mark Johnson, Shepherd Center, Mark_Johnson@shepherd.org updated: 2006-05-25 website addy updated
Commemoration of 15th Anniversary Of ADA Campaign
SPECIAL REQUEST FOR PARTICIPANT INPUT
WHEN: Events Scheduled To Run: 2005-07-04 to 2005-07-26
WHO: Anyone with input, ideas to share will be great appreciated
WHERE: Georgia
CONTACT: Mark Johnson, Director of Advocacy, Shepherd Center
PHONE: 404-350-7490
NOTES: Several advocates are in the process of identifying activities and developing a budget for the 2005 commemorance of the ADA Campaign. Events include: Kick-off on July 4th, Peaches and Pits cards, Barrier Buster Teams, Accessman and Boop daily appearances, a Festival. Mark would like your input on: general feedback, list of activities you have planned, card and costume designers, promotional help, sponsors ASAP.
RESOURCE: Shepherd Center
Voter Education Seminar Through Secretary of State's Office
WHEN: 2004-10-01 -- 11:00am-1:00pm
WHERE: Bobby Dodd Institute (BDI), 2120 Marietta Boulevard, NW, Atlanta, GA, 30318
SPONSOR: Bobby Dodd Institute (BDI)
CONTACT: Megan Dakake
PHONE: Directions 678-365-0072; Main 678-365-0071; FAX 678-365-0098
EMAIL: megan.dakake@bobbydodd.org
WEBSITE: Bobby Dodd Institute.
DIRECTIONS: 678-365-0072; BDI is on the MARTA bus line (MARTA Bus Trip Planner)
NOTES: An SOS official registrar will be on site to instantly register people to vote, answer any questions they may have, and acquaint them with the new touch-screen voting system.
Rep. Majette will be attending. She will personally greet people, congratulate them on registering to vote, and discuss with them the importance of voting on Nov. 2nd. She will likely address the crowd formally as well and discuss her cosponsorship of MiCASSA among other things. Rep. Isakson was invited but could not attend.
Fayette Field of Hope Opening Ceremonies
WHEN: Saturday, 2004-10-02 -- 10am to Mid-afternoon
WHERE: PTC Basebase and Soccer Complex, Highway 74 South, Peachtree City, GA
SPONSOR: Special People of Fayette County
PHONE: (770) 315-2026
EMAIL: spfcga@yahoo.com
WEBSITE: http://www.freewebs.com/spfcga
ADDRESS: 256 Commerce Drive, Suite 447, Peachtree City, GA 30269
NOTES: Please join the celebration at the Fayette Field of Hope Opening Ceremonies and Celebration this Saturday, 2 OCT 2004, at the PTC Basebase and Soccer Complex on Highway 74 South in Peachtree City.
This unique field provides an advanced playing surface and facilities that were specially designed to be adaptive for children with physical and developmental disabilities. Come join us as we cut the ribbon on this marvelous community asset representing the dreams and efforts of community leaders, concerned citizens and local businesses!
Refreshments will be available! Play Ball!
Field information: http://www.peachtreecityweb.com/business_directory_category.asp?category=Recreation, click on Baseball and Soccer Complex, 770-631-9072
Special People of Fayette County is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization providing advocacy, information and support for Fayette residents with developmental disabilities.
RESOURCE: Governor's Advisory Council for MHDDAD; Shepherd Center
Autism "Walk Around The World"
WHEN: 2004-10-03
PHONE: 877-SON-RISE ext. 219
EMAIL: scott@option.org
WEBSITE: http://www.walkaroundtheworld.org
NOTES: Please consider joining the 10K walk to help children with autism! There will be people walking from all over the world, and all funds raised will go to serve the increasing numbers of children with autism and their families.
RESOURCE: Sandy, Illinois (alpy2@aol.com); Volunteer Co-Webmaster, http://www.ourchildrenleftbehind.com/ (IDEA reauthorization)
Virtual Job Fair 2004: Transitions
WHEN: Sunday, 2004-10-03 -- 2:00-4:00pm (Rebroadcast at Midnight)
WHERE: Television: Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB)
WEBSITE: http://www.dol.state.ga.us/spotlight/sp_2004_job_fair.htm.
NOTES: The live broadcast, entitled "Job Fair 2004: Transitions," will give viewers valuable information on how to plan or change careers, as well as listings for available jobs throughout the state and how to pursue them. The job fair can be seen over GPB's nine-station network in every county in Georgia, and to significant portions of surrounding states. GPB's stations include: Atlanta's WGTV/8, Savannah's WVAN/9, Columbus' WJSP/28, Macon's WDCO/29, Augusta's WCES/20, Chatsworth's WCLP/18, Waycross' WXGA/8, Albany's WABW/14 and Dawson's WACS/25.
RESOURCE: Shepherd Center Advocacy Office; Georgia Disability Advocates' Calendar
Second Mexican Week of Health: "Mexican Migrants and Mental Health"
WHEN: 2004-10-04 to 2004-10-08
WHERE: Latin-American Association, 2750 Buford Highway, Atlanta, GA 30324
NOTES: This event has past but is still being included because the contact information may prove of interest to advocates.
RESOURCE: Georgia Disability Advocates' Calendar
Ticket To Work Workshop Series - Decatur
WHEN: Tuesday, 2004-10-05 -- 1:00-3:00pm
WHERE: Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore Street, Decatur, Georgia
WHO: Open to consumers, social security beneficiaries, and service providers
SPONSOR: Georgia Ticket to Work Taskforce and Centers for Independent Living
CONTACT: Preregistration and additional information: Hillary Elliot @ (404) 687-8890
PHONE: (404) 687-8890
NOTES: During the month of October Shepherd Center's Benefits Navigator Project along with The other Benefits Planning Outreach and Assistance Projects in Georgia, Georgia Rehabilitation Outreach Program (GROUP) and Project 20/20 and Georgia's Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security (PABSS) will be conducting Workshops throughout the State for people with disabilities, professionals, service providers, parents and other support personnel.
These workshops will focus on Social Security work incentives, the roll of PABSS and the Benefits Planning projects and how the Ticket to Work affects Social Security benefits when a beneficiary has earned income. PABSS will focus on their roll as advocates for beneficiaries. CRC credits (2.75) are available.
Please distribute this information to all consumers, staff, or other person you think might find these workshops helpful. We appreciate your assistance in helping us get the word out.
If you have any questions please call: Curtis L. Rodgers, MS, CRC, LPC, Co-Director, Shepherd Center's Benefits Navigator Project, 404-350-7598
RESOURCE: Mark Johnson, Shepherd Center
Ticket To Work Workshop Series - Gainesville
WHEN: Wednesday, 2004-10-06 -- 1:00-3:00pm
WHERE: Community Service Center, 430 Pryor Street, Suite 100, Gainesville, Georgia
WHO: Open to consumers, social security beneficiaries, and service providers
SPONSOR: Georgia Ticket to Work Taskforce and Centers for Independent Living
CONTACT: Preregistration and additional information: Mike Constien @ (770) 534-6656
PHONE: (770) 534-6656
NOTES: During the month of October Shepherd Center's Benefits Navigator Project along with The other Benefits Planning Outreach and Assistance Projects in Georgia, Georgia Rehabilitation Outreach Program (GROUP) and Project 20/20 and Georgia's Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security (PABSS) will be conducting Workshops throughout the State for people with disabilities, professionals, service providers, parents and other support personnel.
These workshops will focus on Social Security work incentives, the roll of PABSS and the Benefits Planning projects and how the Ticket to Work affects Social Security benefits when a beneficiary has earned income. PABSS will focus on their roll as advocates for beneficiaries.
Please distribute this information to all consumers, staff, or other person you think might find these workshops helpful. We appreciate your assistance in helping us get the word out. CRC credits (2.75) are available.
If you have any questions please call: Curtis L. Rodgers, MS, CRC, LPC, Co-Director, Shepherd Center's Benefits Navigator Project, 404-350-7598
RESOURCE: Shepherd Center Advocacy Office
"Detour to Wellness" (Educational Event About Bipolar Disorder)
The Fox Theatre, Atlanta, GA
Wednesday, 2004-10-06; 7:30-9:30pm
WHEN: Wednesday, 2004-10-06; 7:30-9:30pm
WHERE: The Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree Street N.E., Atlanta, GA; 404-881-2100
WHO: All interested parties
PHONE: 800-501-4553
WEBSITE: Register - www.detourtowellness.com (operational soon) *OR* www.DBSAlliance.org; General Info - www.AtlantaMoodSupport.com
NOTES: Free, open and interactive forum. Panel will include Lizzie Simon ("Detour: My Bipolar Road Trip in 4-D"), Dr. Gary Sachs (Director, Bipolar Clinic and Research Program, Massachusetts General Hospital), and Lydia Lewis (President, DBSA). To help spread the word through flyers or posters, please contact Patricia Li directly by email at Patricia_Li@nyc.cohnwolfe.com
RESOURCE: Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA), Metro Atlanta
National Depression Screening Day
WHEN: Thursday, 2004-10-07
WHERE: United States
SPONSOR: Screening for Mental Health, Inc
WEBSITE: http://www.mentalhealthscreening.org.
NOTES: Locate nearest participating facility: http://www.mentalhealthscreening.org/locator/NDSDmap.htm.
RESOURCE: Georgia Disability Advocates' Calendar
Arc of Georgia Annual Conference: "ONE COMMUNITY FOR ALL"
Page down to view IMPORTANT 2004-10-08 AGENDA CHANGE below
WHEN: 2004-10-07 to 2004-10-10
WHERE: Wyndham Peachtree Conference Center, Peachtree City, GA
WHO: Multiple ongoing events; see website for details (http://www.arcga.org)
CONTACT: Jane Ayres, Administrative Assistant, The ARC of Georgia; Janice Rossi, ARC of GA, jrossi@arcga,org
PHONE: 404-634-5512
FAX: 404-634-9512
EMAIL: info@arcga.org
WEBSITE: http://www.arcga.org.
NOTES: Initial confusion regarding cost of rooms at Wyndham Peachtree Hotel has been cleared up. If you ran into problems with registration, please try to register again now. Cost for a room remains $89.00. The Arc of Georgia has contracted with The Wyndham for a block of rooms, and remains obligated to pay for those rooms whether they are occupied by Conference attendees or not. PLEASE reserve a room at the Wyndham if you are intending to stay overnight.
RESOURCE: Jane Ayres, The Arc of Georgia, 1900 Century Place, Suite 360, Atlanta, Georgia 30345; Relayed by Governor's Advisory Council for MHDDAD and disABILITY LINK (Decatur) updated: 2006-05-25 website addy updated
Ticket To Work Workshop Series - Rome
WHEN: Thursday, 2004-10-07 -- 1:00-3:00pm
WHERE: Rome/Floyd County Sub Region Library, 205 Riverwide Parkway, Rome, Georgia
WHO: Open to consumers, social security beneficiaries, and service providers
SPONSOR: Georgia Ticket to Work Taskforce and Centers for Independent Living
CONTACT: Preregistration and additional information: Christina Holtzclaw @ (706) 314-0008
PHONE: (706) 314-0008
NOTES: During the month of October Shepherd Center's Benefits Navigator Project along with The other Benefits Planning Outreach and Assistance Projects in Georgia, Georgia Rehabilitation Outreach Program (GROUP) and Project 20/20 and Georgia's Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security (PABSS) will be conducting Workshops throughout the State for people with disabilities, professionals, service providers, parents and other support personnel.
These workshops will focus on Social Security work incentives, the roll of PABSS and the Benefits Planning projects and how the Ticket to Work affects Social Security benefits when a beneficiary has earned income. PABSS will focus on their roll as advocates for beneficiaries. CRC credits (2.75) are available.
Please distribute this information to all consumers, staff, or other person you think might find these workshops helpful. We appreciate your assistance in helping us get the word out.
If you have any questions please call: Curtis L. Rodgers, MS, CRC, LPC, Co-Director, Shepherd Center's Benefits Navigator Project, 404-350-7598
RESOURCE: Mark Johnson, Shepherd Center
Gwinnett County Candidate Forum: "VOTE FOR ME" You should ask, "Why?"
WHEN: 2004-10-07 -- 7:00-8:30pm
WHERE: Korean Baptist Church/Gwinnett Family Church, 1724 Atkinson Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30043-5604
SPONSOR: SPECTRUM: Gwinnett County Autism Support Group; Atlanta Alliance on Developmental Disabilities (AADD); Georgia Community Support and Solutions; May South; Autism Society of America Greater Georgia Chapter
CONTACT: If you know of other non partisan candidate forums or for more information, please contact: Heidi Fernandez, hcf67@comcast.net or Heidi J. Moore, heidijmoore@comcast.net
NOTES: Non-partisan forum for all Gwinnett Candidates or the Georgia Senate and House
Moderator: Whitney Fuchs, Executive Director of Georgia Community Supports and Solutions
Please do what you can to participate. We need to be advocating and educating with the budget issues being faced in this State. Our legislators need to know who and how these decisions impact and hopefully change their minds
RESOURCE: Governor's Advisory Council for MHDDAD
Conference: Mexican Migrants and Mental Health
WHEN: 2004-10-08 -- 6:00-8:00pm
WHERE: Latin-American Association, 2750 Buford Highway, Atlanta, GA 30324
SPEAKER: Benjamin Becerra, PhD, Instituto Jalisciense de Salud Mental Migrants and Mental Health; Eglee Treber, Catholic Social Services, The adaptation process of the migrant
COST/FEES: FREE
SPONSOR: The Consulate General of Mexico in Atlanta, the Latin-American Association, and the Instituto de Mexico
PHONE: (404) 266-2233 exts. 228, 229 and 239
NOTES: This event has past but is still being included because the contact information may prove of interest to advocates. Part of the Second Mexican Week of Health (October 4-8, 2004)
RESOURCE: Georgia Disability Advocates' Calendar
ARC of Georgia Annual Conference: "Critical Conversations"
UPDATE: IMPORTANT AGENDA CHANGE
WHEN: Friday, 2004-10-08 -- 6:30-9:30pm
WHERE: Wyndham Peachtree Conference Center
NOTES: The Arc of Georgia believes that the pending budget cuts and the growing Waiting Lists have outweighed the "fun" element of horse races. As the unified voice of advocacy for people with cognitive, intellectual and developmental disabilities, we strongly believe that it is our responsibility to equip you the people most impacted by these issues with the facts.
Join us on Friday evening for the Fajita Bar and converse with all attendees on: Unlock the Waiting Lists! new directions, Proposed Budget cuts and their impact, Legislative issues needing your advocacy, and Election issues and getting the vote out.
The ARC of Georgia Annual Conference runs from 2004-10-07 to 2004-10-10. See above calendar entries for more details on conference contact information.
Reserve your room now - limited rooms still available at the $89 rate (770-487-2000, ext 7646). Register for the conference at www.arcga.org (http://www.arcga.org)!
RESOURCE: Governor's Advisory Council for MHDDAD
Independent Living Celebration; Holiday Inn Select
WHEN: 2004-10-09
WHERE: Holiday Inn Select, Capitol Ave, Downtown Atlanta, GA
CONTACT: Colleen Caffrey, SILC
PHONE: 770-270-6860
EMAIL: ccaffrey@silcga.org
WEBSITE: http://silcga.org.
RESOURCE: disABILITY LINK, Decatur, GA; 404-687-8890
Candlelight Ceremony To Celebrate Mental Illness Awareness Week
WHEN: Sunday, 2004-10-10 -- 7:00-9:00pm
WHERE: The Carter Center - Circle of Flags; please bring your own seating
SPONSOR: Mental Health Services Coalition
PHONE: (404) 758-4500
NOTES: "Investing in the Whole Person: Whole Body Wellness Includes Mental Health". Mark Trail, Department of Community Health, Master of Ceremonies. In the event of rain, meet inside Carter Center Museum Lobby.
People with mental illnesses can be subjected to stigma that often leads to public policies that discriminate against those affected by these "no-fault" illnesses. The result is suffering as they and their families are shunned by society and denied access to the treatment they need. The Mental Health Services Coalition is committed to the reduction of stigma and the inclusion of people with mental illness into the life of the community.
RESOURCE: NMHAG, nmhag.org; Governor's Advisory Council for MHDDAD
MENA Disability Career Fair
WHEN: 2004-10-12 -- 10:00am to 3:00pm
WHERE: GA Perimeter College (Clarkston Campus)
CONTACT: Bea Foster
PHONE: 770-414-3081
EMAIL: beatrice.foster@dol.state.ga.us
RESOURCE: disABILITY LINK, Decatur, GA; 404-687-8890
Ticket To Work Workshop Series - Macon
WHEN: Tuesday, 2004-10-12 -- 1:00-3:00pm
WHERE: Disability Connections, 170 College Street, Macon, Georgia
WHO: Open to consumers, social security beneficiaries, and service providers
SPONSOR: Georgia Ticket to Work Taskforce and Centers for Independent Living
CONTACT: Preregistration and additional information: Yasmin Middleton @ (478) 741-1425
PHONE: (478) 741-1425
NOTES: During the month of October Shepherd Center's Benefits Navigator Project along with The other Benefits Planning Outreach and Assistance Projects in Georgia, Georgia Rehabilitation Outreach Program (GROUP) and Project 20/20 and Georgia's Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security (PABSS) will be conducting Workshops throughout the State for people with disabilities, professionals, service providers, parents and other support personnel.
These workshops will focus on Social Security work incentives, the roll of PABSS and the Benefits Planning projects and how the Ticket to Work affects Social Security benefits when a beneficiary has earned income. PABSS will focus on their roll as advocates for beneficiaries. CRC credits (2.75) are available.
Please distribute this information to all consumers, staff, or other person you think might find these workshops helpful. We appreciate your assistance in helping us get the word out.
If you have any questions please call: Curtis L. Rodgers, MS, CRC, LPC, Co-Director, Shepherd Center's Benefits Navigator Project, 404-350-7598
RESOURCE: Shepherd Center Advocacy Office
DeKalb County Candidate Forum
WHEN: 2004-10-12 -- 7:00pm
WHERE: The Frazer Center, 1815 South Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta, GA, 30307; Forum will be held in the large community room. Parking is available and free!
WHO: Anyone interested in developmental disability issues.
DIRECTIONS: Directions to the Frazier Center.
SPONSOR: Concerned citizens of Dekalb County; Atlanta Alliance on Developmental Disabilities (AADD); DeKalb Council on Developmental Disabilities; People Making Progress; Maysouth; Amit Communtiy School Program; Rescare; Georgia Community Supports and Solutions; the Marcus Institute; The Frazer Center; Hands for Hire, Georgia United Cerebral Palsy; DeKalb Community Service Board; Jewish Family & Career Services
CONTACT: If you know of other non partisan candidate forums or for more information, please contact: Heidi Fernandez, hcf67@comcast.net or Heidi J. Moore, heidijmoore@comcast.net
PHONE: 404-373-0058
NOTES: If you require special accommodations or an interpreter please call by October 1st: (404) 881-9777 Ext. 215
Non-partisan forum for all DeKalb candidates for the Georgia State Senate and House of Representatives. Forum will focus on developmental disability issues.
Please do what you can to participate. We need to be advocating and educating with the budget issues being faced in this State. Our legislators need to know who and how these decisions impact and hopefully change their minds.
RESOURCE: Governor's Advisory Council for MHDDAD
Special People of Fayette County Monthly Gathering
WHEN: Tuesday, 2004-10-12 -- 7pm
WHERE: Fayette Community Hospital
SPONSOR: Special People of Fayette County
PHONE: (770) 315-2026
EMAIL: spfcga@yahoo.com
WEBSITE: Special People of Fayette County, Georgia.
ADDRESS: 256 Commerce Drive, Suite 447, Peachtree City, GA 30269
NOTES: Topic will be a panel discussion of Transition programs of interest to parents of middle and high school students!
Special People of Fayette County is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization providing advocacy, information and support for Fayette residents with developmental disabilities.
RESOURCE: Governor's Advisory Council for MHDDAD
Board of Community Health Meeting
WHEN: 2004-10-13 -- 10am-12noon
WHERE: Twin Towers Building, 20th Floor West Tower, Floyd Room, 200 Piedmont Avenue, Atlanta, GA
RESOURCE: Governor's Advisory Council for MHDDAD
Ticket To Work Workshop Series - Augusta
WHEN: Thursday, 2004-10-14 -- 1:00-3:00pm
WHO: Open to consumers, social security beneficiaries, and service providers
WHERE: East Central GA Regional Library, 902 Greene Street, Augusta, Georgia
SPONSOR: Georgia Ticket to Work Taskforce and Centers for Independent Living
CONTACT: Preregistration and additional information: Sterling Wimberly
PHONE: (706) 437-9740
NOTES: During the month of October Shepherd Center's Benefits Navigator Project along with The other Benefits Planning Outreach and Assistance Projects in Georgia, Georgia Rehabilitation Outreach Program (GROUP) and Project 20/20 and Georgia's Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security (PABSS) will be conducting Workshops throughout the State for people with disabilities, professionals, service providers, parents and other support personnel.
These workshops will focus on Social Security work incentives, the roll of PABSS and the Benefits Planning projects and how the Ticket to Work affects Social Security benefits when a beneficiary has earned income. PABSS will focus on their roll as advocates for beneficiaries. CRC credits (2.75) are available.
Please distribute this information to all consumers, staff, or other person you think might find these workshops helpful. We appreciate your assistance in helping us get the word out.
If you have any questions please call: Curtis L. Rodgers, MS, CRC, LPC, Co-Director, Shepherd Center's Benefits Navigator Project, 404-350-7598
RESOURCE: Shepherd Center Advocacy Office
Cobb County Candidate Forum
WHEN: 2004-10-14 -- 7:00-9:00pm
WHERE: Cobb County Commissioners Board Room, 100 Cherokee Street, Marietta, GA, 30090
SPONSOR: Georgia Community Supports and Solutions; Cobb ARC
CONTACT: If you know of other non partisan candidate forums or for more information, please contact: Heidi Fernandez, hcf67@comcast.net or Heidi J. Moore, heidijmoore@comcast.net
NOTES: Non-partisan forum for all Cobb County Candidates for the Georgia State Senate and House of Representatives
Please do what you can to participate. We need to be advocating and educating with the budget issues being faced in this State. Our legislators need to know who and how these decisions impact and hopefully change their minds
RESOURCE: Governor's Advisory Council for MHDDAD
"The Power of Social Work: People, Passions, Purpose"
National Association of Social Workers - Georgia Annual Conference
WHEN: Friday, 2004-10-15 to 2004-10-17
WHO: For Social Work professionals as well as others who have an interest
WHERE: Marietta Conference Center, Marietta, GA
PHONE: For Information And Updates - 770.234.0567
WEBSITE: www.naswga.org.
NOTES: Comprehensive, educational and fun gathering for Social Workers and friends
RESOURCE: GRUS
Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta: Buddy Walk
WHEN: 2004-10-16 -- 9:00am-12:00pm
WHERE: Duluth Square Festival Center and Village Green, Downtown Duluth, GA (Hwy 120 and Buford Hwy)
WHO: Fun for the entire family. Expecting over 800 participants!
COST/FEES: Go to http://www.down-syndrome-atlanta.org for more information
SPONSOR: Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta
EMAIL: heidijmoore@comcast.net
WEBSITE: http://www.down-syndrome-atlanta.org
NOTES: Celebrating Down syndrome awareness and a fundraiser for DSAA. A half-day event will include music, food, games and activities for kids, silent auction, raffle with prizes, walk around the Duluth Square Village Green, and advocacy information
RESOURCE: Heidi J. Moore, heidijmoore@comcast.net
Mental Health Gap (MHDDAD) Analysis Community Stakeholder Meetings
WHEN: Monday, 2004-10-18 -- 1:00-3:00pm
WHERE: WEST CENTRAL: New Horizons Community Service Board, Columbus, GA
WHO: EVERYONE WITH A STAKE IN GEORGIA'S PUBLIC MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM IS ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND! These upcoming meetings are interactive focus groups - not presentations. They are meant to collect information from ALL community members.
COST/FEES: Free
SPEAKER (Facilitator): Lee Ann Slayton, Slayton Consulting; Beth Spinning, APS Healthcare
SPONSOR: APS Healthcare
CONTACT: Beth Spinning
EMAIL: espinning@apshealthcare.com
WEBSITE: APS Healthcare.
DETERMINE YOUR MHDDAD REGION: Determine your Georgia MHDDAD region.
NOTES: APS Healthcare was awarded a contract from Division of MHDDAD to collect data that will be used to demonstrate service needs for individuals of all ages, compare that information with the service system capacity and utilization, and ultimately determine the level of unmet need. The Gap Analysis will be a planning tool for local planning boards to determine the types of services needed, an advocacy tool to be used with legislators to justify funding requests and enhancements, and a resource allocation tool with state planners and policymakers to guide the allocation and distribution of resources.
To join in the process, please begin by clicking on the RELATED SURVEY link and completing the on-line survey. Data from this survey will be used as a point of discussion during the meetings.
Beth's original .doc file will be available at least through 2004-10-31 at AdvocatesCalendar (free, public listserv) under "Files"
RELATED SURVEY: Takes approximately 15 minutes. Answer to the best of your ability through reflections of personal experiences with community mental health care services in your area then comment accordingly - Georgia Mental Health Care Gap Survey.
RESOURCE: Beth Spinning, espinning@apshealthcare.com updated: 2006-05-25 survey link and original DIRECTIONS webpage expired
Mental Health Gap (MHDDAD) Analysis Community Stakeholder Meetings
WHEN: Tuesday, 2004-10-19 -- 1:00-3:00pm
WHERE: SOUTHWEST: Dougherty County Mental Health Building, Albany, GA
WHO: EVERYONE WITH A STAKE IN GEORGIA'S PUBLIC MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM IS ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND! These upcoming meetings are interactive focus groups - not presentations. They are meant to collect information from ALL community members
COST/FEES: Free
SPEAKER (Facilitator): Lee Ann Slayton, Slayton Consulting; Beth Spinning, APS Healthcare
SPONSOR: APS Healthcare
CONTACT: Beth Spinning, espinning@apshealthcare.com
EMAIL: Beth Spinning, espinning@apshealthcare.com
WEBSITE: APS Healthcare.
DETERMINE YOUR MHDDAD REGION: Determine your Georgia MHDDAD region.
NOTES: APS Healthcare was awarded a contract from Division of MHDDAD to collect data that will be used to demonstrate service needs for individuals of all ages, compare that information with the service system capacity and utilization, and ultimately determine the level of unmet need. The Gap Analysis will be a planning tool for local planning boards to determine the types of services needed, an advocacy tool to be used with legislators to justify funding requests and enhancements, and a resource allocation tool with state planners and policymakers to guide the allocation and distribution of resources.
To join in the process, please begin by clicking on the RELATED SURVEY link and completing the on-line survey. Data from this survey will be used as a point of discussion during the meetings.
Beth's original .doc file will be available at least through 2004-10-31 at AdvocatesCalendar (free, public listserv) under "Files"
RELATED SURVEY: Takes approximately 15 minutes. Answer to the best of your ability through reflections of personal experiences with community mental health care services in your area then comment accordingly - Georgia Mental Health Care Gap Survey.
RESOURCE: Beth Spinning, espinning@apshealthcare.com updated: 2006-05-25 survey link and original DIRECTIONS webpage expired
Ticket To Work Workshop Series - Athens
WHEN: Tuesday, 2004-10-19 -- 1:00-3:00pm
WHERE: Georgia Dept. of Labor Career Center, 472 North Avenue, Athens, Georgia
WHO: Open to consumers, social security beneficiaries, and service providers
SPONSOR: Georgia Ticket to Work Taskforce and Centers for Independent Living
CONTACT: Preregistration and additional information: Sally Atwell @ (404) 350-7589
PHONE: (404) 350-7589
NOTES: During the month of October Shepherd Center's Benefits Navigator Project along with The other Benefits Planning Outreach and Assistance Projects in Georgia, Georgia Rehabilitation Outreach Program (GROUP) and Project 20/20 and Georgia's Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security (PABSS) will be conducting Workshops throughout the State for people with disabilities, professionals, service providers, parents and other support personnel
These workshops will focus on Social Security work incentives, the roll of PABSS and the Benefits Planning projects and how the Ticket to Work affects Social Security benefits when a beneficiary has earned income. PABSS will focus on their roll as advocates for beneficiaries. CRC credits (2.75) are available
Please distribute this information to all consumers, staff, or other person you think might find these workshops helpful. We appreciate your assistance in helping us get the word out
If you have any questions please call: Curtis L. Rodgers, MS, CRC, LPC, Co-Director, Shepherd Center's Benefits Navigator Project, 404-350-7598
RESOURCE: Mark Johnson, Shepherd Center
National Disability Mentoring Day
WHEN: Wednesday, 2004-10-20
WEBSITE: http://www.dmd-aapd.org.
RESOURCE: Mark Johnson, Shepherd Center
Board of Human Resources And MHDDAD Public Meeting
NOTICE: Schedule subject to change; always verify all info before attending
WHEN: 2004-10-20 -- MHDDAD @ 10-12pm; DHR @ 1pm
WHERE: Georgia Department of Human Resources (DHR) central offices, 2 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA -- MHDDAD - 22nd Floor, Room 270; DHR usually Room 250, 29th Floor
WHO: Public meetings; Open to *all* interested individuals
NOTES: The Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Addictive Diseases (MHDDAD) Committee of the Board of Human Resources meets the third Wednesday of each month -- the same day as Board meetings
RESOURCE: Governor's Advisory Council for MHDDAD
Mental Health Gap (MHDDAD) Analysis Community Stakeholder Meetings
WHEN: Wednesday, 2004-10-20 -- 3:00-5:00pm
WHERE: CENTRAL: River Edge Community Service Board, Macon, GA
WHO: EVERYONE WITH A STAKE IN GEORGIA'S PUBLIC MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM IS ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND! These upcoming meetings are interactive focus groups - not presentations. They are meant to collect information from ALL community members
COST/FEES: Free
SPEAKER (Facilitator): Lee Ann Slayton, Slayton Consulting; Beth Spinning, APS Healthcare
SPONSOR: APS Healthcare
CONTACT: Beth Spinning, espinning@apshealthcare.com
EMAIL: Beth Spinning, espinning@apshealthcare.com
WEBSITE: APS Healthcare.
DETERMINE YOUR MHDDAD REGION: Determine your Georgia MHDDAD region.
NOTES: APS Healthcare was awarded a contract from Division of MHDDAD to collect data that will be used to demonstrate service needs for individuals of all ages, compare that information with the service system capacity and utilization, and ultimately determine the level of unmet need. The Gap Analysis will be a planning tool for local planning boards to determine the types of services needed, an advocacy tool to be used with legislators to justify funding requests and enhancements, and a resource allocation tool with state planners and policymakers to guide the allocation and distribution of resources.
To join in the process, please begin by clicking on the RELATED SURVEY link and completing the on-line survey. Data from this survey will be used as a point of discussion during the meetings.
Beth's original .doc file will be available at least through 2004-10-31 at AdvocatesCalendar (free, public listserv) under "Files"
RELATED SURVEY: Takes approximately 15 minutes. Answer to the best of your ability through reflections of personal experiences with community mental health care services in your area then comment accordingly - Georgia Mental Health Care Gap Survey.
RESOURCE: Beth Spinning, espinning@apshealthcare.com updated: 2006-05-25 survey link and original DIRECTIONS webpage expired
Ticket To Work Workshop Series - Savannah
WHEN: Wednesday, 2004-10-20 -- 1:00-3:00pm
WHERE: Chatham County Public Library, (Main Branch), 2002 Bull Street, Savannah, Georgia
WHO: Open to consumers, social security beneficiaries, and service providers
SPONSOR: Georgia Ticket to Work Taskforce and Centers for Independent Living
CONTACT: Preregistration and additional information: Frances Todd @ (912) 920-2314
PHONE: (912) 920-2314
NOTES: During the month of October Shepherd Center's Benefits Navigator Project along with The other Benefits Planning Outreach and Assistance Projects in Georgia, Georgia Rehabilitation Outreach Program (GROUP) and Project 20/20 and Georgia's Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security (PABSS) will be conducting Workshops throughout the State for people with disabilities, professionals, service providers, parents and other support personnel
These workshops will focus on Social Security work incentives, the roll of PABSS and the Benefits Planning projects and how the Ticket to Work affects Social Security benefits when a beneficiary has earned income. PABSS will focus on their roll as advocates for beneficiaries. CRC credits (2.75) are available
Please distribute this information to all consumers, staff, or other person you think might find these workshops helpful. We appreciate your assistance in helping us get the word out
If you have any questions please call: Curtis L. Rodgers, MS, CRC, LPC, Co-Director, Shepherd Center's Benefits Navigator Project, 404-350-7598
RESOURCE: Mark Johnson, Shepherd Center
Ticket To Work Workshop Series - Bainbridge
WHEN: Thursday, 2004-10-21 -- 1:00-3:00pm
WHERE: Southwest Library, 301 S. Monroe Street, Bainbridge, Georgia
WHO: Open to consumers, social security beneficiaries, and service providers
SPONSOR: Georgia Ticket to Work Taskforce and Centers for Independent Living
CONTACT: Preregistration and additional information: Virginia Harris @ (229) 246-0150
PHONE: (229) 246-0150
NOTES: During the month of October Shepherd Center's Benefits Navigator Project along with The other Benefits Planning Outreach and Assistance Projects in Georgia, Georgia Rehabilitation Outreach Program (GROUP) and Project 20/20 and Georgia's Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security (PABSS) will be conducting Workshops throughout the State for people with disabilities, professionals, service providers, parents and other support personnel
These workshops will focus on Social Security work incentives, the roll of PABSS and the Benefits Planning projects and how the Ticket to Work affects Social Security benefits when a beneficiary has earned income. PABSS will focus on their roll as advocates for beneficiaries. CRC credits (2.75) are available
Please distribute this information to all consumers, staff, or other person you think might find these workshops helpful. We appreciate your assistance in helping us get the word out
If you have any questions please call: Curtis L. Rodgers, MS, CRC, LPC, Co-Director, Shepherd Center's Benefits Navigator Project, 404-350-7598
RESOURCE: Mark Johnson, Shepherd Center
9th Annual Statewide People First Conference
"Powerful Self-Advocates On The Move"
UPDATE: RESCHEDULED FROM SEPTEMBER
WHEN: 2004-10-22 to 2004-10-24
WHERE: Jekyll Island, GA
CONTACT: Darlene Coggins, dcoggins@uga.edu
PHONE: 706-542-3457; 706-542-6086; 706-583-0081
EMAIL: jmanders@uga.edu
RESOURCE: Shepherd Center and disAbiliy LINK
Learning Disabilities Association of Georgia (LDAG) Annual Conference
WHEN: Saturday, 2004-10-23 -- 7:30-4:30pm
WHERE: Georgia State University Student Center
COST/FEES: Members $65, Nonmembers $75, Groups (10 or more) $50, Students $35
SPONSOR: Learning Disabilities Association of Georgia (LDAG)
EMAIL: Skoone@aol.com
WEBSITE: http://www.ldag.org/conf.htm.
RESOURCE: Mark Johnson, Shepherd Center; Advocates' Calendar
Mental Health Gap (MHDDAD) Analysis Community Stakeholder Meetings
WHEN: Tuesday, 2004-10-26 -- 4:30-6:30pm
WHERE: METRO: DeKalb Community Service Board, Decatur, GA
WHO: EVERYONE WITH A STAKE IN GEORGIA'S PUBLIC MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM IS ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND! These upcoming meetings are interactive focus groups - not presentations. They are meant to collect information from ALL community members.
COST/FEES: Free
SPEAKER (Facilitator): Lee Ann Slayton, Slayton Consulting; Beth Spinning, APS Healthcare
SPONSOR: APS Healthcare
CONTACT: Beth Spinning, espinning@apshealthcare.com
EMAIL: Beth Spinning, espinning@apshealthcare.com
WEBSITE: APS Healthcare.
DETERMINE YOUR MHDDAD REGION: Determine your Georgia MHDDAD region.
NOTE: A private consumer/certified peer specialist will be attending this meeting specifically as peer support for those who may wish to present meeting facilitators with personal experiences and concerns regarding the more difficult topics related to community mental health services. Contact: ButterflyBytes@gmail.com
NOTES: APS Healthcare was awarded a contract from Division of MHDDAD to collect data that will be used to demonstrate service needs for individuals of all ages, compare that information with the service system capacity and utilization, and ultimately determine the level of unmet need. The Gap Analysis will be a planning tool for local planning boards to determine the types of services needed, an advocacy tool to be used with legislators to justify funding requests and enhancements, and a resource allocation tool with state planners and policymakers to guide the allocation and distribution of resources.
To join in the process, please begin by clicking on the RELATED SURVEY link and completing the on-line survey. Data from this survey will be used as a point of discussion during the meetings.
Beth's original .doc file will be available at least through 2004-10-31 at AdvocatesCalendar (free, public listserv) under "Files"
RELATED SURVEY: Takes approximately 15 minutes. Answer to the best of your ability through reflections of personal experiences with community mental health care services in your area then comment accordingly - Georgia Mental Health Care Gap Survey.
RESOURCE: Beth Spinning, espinning@apshealthcare.com updated: 2006-05-25 survey link and original DIRECTIONS webpage expired
Self-Advocacy Network (SAN)
UPDATE: This month's meeting is on Wednesday, 2004-10-27
WHEN: 2004-10-27 (4th Wednesdays) -- 2:00-3:30pm
WHERE: disABILITY LINK, Decatur, Georgia
WHO: Interested advocates and self-advocates of all disabilities
PHONE: 404-687-8890
WEBSITE: disABILITY LINK.
NOTES: Meetings subject to change; Always verify before attending. SAN meetings are and can be very relaxed venues through which anyone interested may exchange ideas related to self-advocacy. Self-advocates and those who may have resources available for self-advocates are always welcome and encouraged to attend. This type of venue can also be used for learning purposes as well as to gather appropriate resources that we hope will prove beneficial to others in the future.
RESOURCE: Mark Johnson, Shepherd Center
Touch the Future/Tools for Life Conference
WHEN: 2004-10-27 to 2004-10-29
WHERE: Radisson Riverfront Hotel and Conference Center; Augusta, GA
EMAIL: dcoggins@uga.edu
WEBSITE: www.gatfl.org.
RESOURCE: disABILITY LINK, Decatur, GA; 404-687-8890
Mental Health Gap (MHDDAD) Analysis Community Stakeholder Meetings
WHEN: Wednesday, 2004-10-27 -- 1:00-3:00pm
WHERE: EAST CENTRAL: Community Service Board of East Central GA, Augusta, GA
WHO: EVERYONE WITH A STAKE IN GEORGIA'S PUBLIC MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM IS ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND! These upcoming meetings are interactive focus groups - not presentations. They are meant to collect information from ALL community members
COST/FEES: Free
SPEAKER (Facilitator): Lee Ann Slayton, Slayton Consulting; Beth Spinning, APS Healthcare
SPONSOR: APS Healthcare
CONTACT: Beth Spinning, espinning@apshealthcare.com
EMAIL: Beth Spinning, espinning@apshealthcare.com
WEBSITE: APS Healthcare.
DETERMINE YOUR MHDDAD REGION: Determine your Georgia MHDDAD region.
NOTES: APS Healthcare was awarded a contract from Division of MHDDAD to collect data that will be used to demonstrate service needs for individuals of all ages, compare that information with the service system capacity and utilization, and ultimately determine the level of unmet need. The Gap Analysis will be a planning tool for local planning boards to determine the types of services needed, an advocacy tool to be used with legislators to justify funding requests and enhancements, and a resource allocation tool with state planners and policymakers to guide the allocation and distribution of resources.
To join in the process, please begin by clicking on the RELATED SURVEY link and completing the on-line survey. Data from this survey will be used as a point of discussion during the meetings.
Beth's original .doc file will be available at least through 2004-10-31 at AdvocatesCalendar (free, public listserv) under "Files"
RELATED SURVEY: Takes approximately 15 minutes. Answer to the best of your ability through reflections of personal experiences with community mental health care services in your area then comment accordingly - Georgia Mental Health Care Gap Survey.
RESOURCE: Beth Spinning, espinning@apshealthcare.com updated: 2006-05-25 survey link and original DIRECTIONS webpage expired
Mental Health Gap (MHDDAD) Analysis Community Stakeholder Meetings
WHEN: Thursday, 2004-10-28 -- 1:00-3:00pm
WHO: EVERYONE WITH A STAKE IN GEORGIA'S PUBLIC MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM IS ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND! These upcoming meetings are interactive focus groups - not presentations. They are meant to collect information from ALL community members
WHERE: NORTH: Georgia Mountains Community Service Board, Flowery Branch, GA
COST/FEES: Free
SPEAKER (Facilitator): Lee Ann Slayton, Slayton Consulting; Beth Spinning, APS Healthcare
SPONSOR: APS Healthcare
CONTACT: Beth Spinning
EMAIL: spinning@apshealthcare.com
WEBSITE: APS Healthcare.
DETERMINE YOUR MHDDAD REGION: Determine your Georgia MHDDAD region.
NOTE: A private consumer/certified peer specialist will be attending this meeting specifically as peer support for those who may wish to present meeting facilitators with personal experiences and concerns regarding the more difficult topics related to community mental health services. Contact: ButterflyBytes@gmail.com
NOTES: APS Healthcare was awarded a contract from Division of MHDDAD to collect data that will be used to demonstrate service needs for individuals of all ages, compare that information with the service system capacity and utilization, and ultimately determine the level of unmet need. The Gap Analysis will be a planning tool for local planning boards to determine the types of services needed, an advocacy tool to be used with legislators to justify funding requests and enhancements, and a resource allocation tool with state planners and policymakers to guide the allocation and distribution of resources.
To join in the process, please begin by clicking on the RELATED SURVEY link and completing the on-line survey. Data from this survey will be used as a point of discussion during the meetings.
Beth's original .doc file will be available at least through 2004-10-31 at AdvocatesCalendar (free, public listserv) under "Files"
RELATED SURVEY: Takes approximately 15 minutes. Answer to the best of your ability through reflections of personal experiences with community mental health care services in your area then comment accordingly - Georgia Mental Health Care Gap Survey.
RESOURCE: Beth Spinning, espinning@apshealthcare.com updated: 2006-05-25 survey link and original DIRECTIONS webpage expired
Mental Health Gap (MHDDAD) Analysis Community Stakeholder Meetings
WHEN: Friday, 2004-10-29, 10:00am-12:00pm
WHERE: SOUTHEAST: Coastal Continuing Education Center, Savannah, GA
WHO: EVERYONE WITH A STAKE IN GEORGIA'S PUBLIC MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM IS ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND! These upcoming meetings are interactive focus groups - not presentations. They are meant to collect information from ALL community members.
COST/FEES: Free
SPEAKER (Facilitator): Lee Ann Slayton, Slayton Consulting; Beth Spinning, APS Healthcare
SPONSOR: APS Healthcare
CONTACT: Beth Spinning, espinning@apshealthcare.com
EMAIL: Beth Spinning, espinning@apshealthcare.com
WEBSITE: APS Healthcare.
DETERMINE YOUR MHDDAD REGION: Determine your Georgia MHDDAD region.
NOTES: APS Healthcare was awarded a contract from Division of MHDDAD to collect data that will be used to demonstrate service needs for individuals of all ages, compare that information with the service system capacity and utilization, and ultimately determine the level of unmet need. The Gap Analysis will be a planning tool for local planning boards to determine the types of services needed, an advocacy tool to be used with legislators to justify funding requests and enhancements, and a resource allocation tool with state planners and policymakers to guide the allocation and distribution of resources.
To join in the process, please begin by clicking on the RELATED SURVEY link and completing the on-line survey. Data from this survey will be used as a point of discussion during the meetings.
Beth's original .doc file will be available at least through 2004-10-31 at AdvocatesCalendar (free, public listserv) under "Files"
RELATED SURVEY: Takes approximately 15 minutes. Answer to the best of your ability through reflections of personal experiences with community mental health care services in your area then comment accordingly - Georgia Mental Health Care Gap Survey.
RESOURCE: Beth Spinning, espinning@apshealthcare.com updated: 2006-05-25 survey link and original DIRECTIONS webpage expired
Of Interest: FOA/MFP Talking Points
NOTES: FOA=Family Opportunity Act (S 622); MFP=Money Follows the Person Bill (S 1394)
The Senate passed the Family Opportunity Act (S 622) earlier this year. A separate Money Follows the Person bill (S 1394) has been introduced, but not passed by the Senate.
In the House of Representatives, the Family Opportunity Act (H 1811) was amended in late June to include Money Follows the Person. It was on the suspension calendar and about to be voted upon when concerns about offsets in Medicaid to fund the legislation led to disagreements about how to proceed. H 1811 was pulled from the suspension calendar and has not been acted upon since.
RESOURCE: Samuel B. Mitchell, ADAPT of Georgia
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