Courtesy Archive: December, 2004
MHDDAD Orientation For State Senate and House Legislators
WHEN: Wednesday, 2004-12-01 -- 9:00am to 2:00pm
WHERE: Carter Center
CONTACT: Glynda King
EMAIL: gbking@dhr.state.ga.us
NOTES: Posted on http://www.unlockthewaitinglists.com/actionalert.html
RESOURCE: Dave Blanchard, dave@aadd.org, http://www.ciclt.com/aadd
Memorial Service -- Elaine Wilson
WHEN: 2004-12-12, Sunday -- 2:00pm
WHERE: Medford-Peden Funeral Home, 1408 Canton Hwy, NE, Marietta, GA 30066 (770) 427-8447
WHO: Everyone who wishes to pay their respects
CONTACT: Harriet Harris, Director; Circle of Support, Inc
PHONE: (770) 987-7355
EMAIL: HHarris257@aol.com
RELATED AJC ARTICLE: Elaine Wilson, a Journey to Freedom, by Derrick Henry, Friday, December 10, 2004 -- http://www.ajc.com/friday/content/epaper/editions/friday/metro_149bb37b704ba1e000ad.html
To gain her freedom took Elaine Wilson 36 stays in mental institutions, stretches of being homeless, a protracted lawsuit against the state of Georgia and a date with the U.S. Supreme Court.
She was a plaintiff with Lois Curtis in L.C. and E.W. v. Olmstead, seeking release from Georgia Regional Hospital. Atlanta Legal Aid Society represented the women against Georgia Department of Human Resources Commissioner Tommy Olmstead.
NOTES: In lieu of flowers, please send a tax-deductible donation to: Circle of Support, Inc. P. O. Box 373499, Decatur, GA 30037, (770) 987-7355
RESOURCE: Shepherd Center Advocacy Office
Viewing, Funeral -- Annie Butchart, CoFounder FODAC
WHEN: Viewing: 2004-12-27 -- 4:00-8:00pm @ Horis Ward Funeral Home; Funeral: 2004-12-28 -- 2:00pm @ Mount Carmel Christian Church
WHERE: Separate locations for viewing and funeral: VIEWING - Horis Ward Funeral Home, 1355 Rockbridge Road, Stone Mountain, GA 30087; FUNERAL - Mount Carmel Christian Church 6015 Old Stone Mountain Rd, Stone Mountain, GA 30087
WHO: Please come to support Ed Butchart and FODAC in our remembrance of the beautiful life of Annie Butchart.
CONTACT: Chris Brand, President/CEO, FODAC
WEBSITE: http://www.fodac.org
NOTES: FODAC is grieving the loss of the heart and soul and cofounder of Friends of Disabled Adults and Children, Too! Donations to FODAC in lieu of flowers would be appropriate.
RESOURCE: Shepherd Center Advocacy Office
People First Monthly Meeting
NOTICE: 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
Atlanta Habitat ABILITY HOUSE Building
WHEN: Fridays and Saturdays -- 2004-10-22 to 2004-12-11 -- See Website For Details
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: http://www.abilityhouse.com/builds.html (click on CURRENT for additional information about volunteering and ABILITY HOUSES)
NOTES: A typical work day is 8:00am-4:00pm, 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: Shepherd Center Advocacy Office
Georgia Parent Support Network: Texas Hold 'Em Benefit Event
WHEN: Saturday, 2004-12-04 -- 11:00am-5:30pm
WHERE: Manuel's Tavern, 602 N. Highland Avenue, Atlanta, GA
COST/FEES: $50.00 Entrance Fee (Tax Deductible); Registration Limited (1st 100 players)
SPONSOR: Georgia Parent Support Network
CONTACT: Jen
PHONE: 404.756.8525
NOTES: Prizes will be awarded. Registration is limited to the first 100 players. Presented by Georgia Parent Support Network, A Non-Profit Organization Serving Children with Emotional Challenges.
RESOURCE: Governor's Advisory Council for MHDDAD
Board of Community Health Meeting
WHEN: 2004-12-08 -- 10:00am-12:00noon
WHERE: Twin Towers Building, 20th Floor West Tower, Floyd Room, 200 Piedmont Avenue, Atlanta, GA
RESOURCE: Governor's Advisory Council for MHDDAD
Law Enforcement Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Graduation
WHEN: 2004-12-10, Friday -- 3:00pm
WHO: Anyone who would like to show their support
WHERE: Atlanta Police Academy, 180 Southside Industrial Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30354
FACILITATOR: Nora Haynes, Atlanta/Fulton County CIT Coordinator; Honorary CIT Chair, Don Daves
SPONSOR: NAMI Georgia
CONTACT: Lushbaugh, David J.
EMAIL: DJLUSHBA@GAPAC.com
WEBSITE: Related gacitcrisisinterventionteam20041130.doc file temporarily available in the "Crisis Intervention Team (CIT)" folder at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AdvocatesCalendar/files
NOTES: Graduation for the first class of 20 Georgia Law Enforcement Officers. Please come if you can. Donuts and coffee for the officers would be greatly welcomed and appreciated. Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training teaches law enforcement personnel how to safely work through situations involving persons with mental illness. In memory of: Susan Daves.
RESOURCE: Governor's Advisory Council for MHDDAD
Disability Awareness Fair: "It's All About Inclusion"
WHEN: 2004-12-11, Saturday -- 11:00am-2:00pm
WHERE: South Fulton Service Center (Annex), 5600 Stonewall Tell Rd., College Park, GA 30349
SPONSOR: Fulton Co. Dep. Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Addictive Diseases (MHDDAD), South Metro Parent Action Coalition, Fulton Co. Board of Commissioners, Commissioner William Edwards, Fulton Co. Offices of Children and Youth and Disability Affairs
CONTACT: Fulton County Human Services Department
PHONE: 404-730-7944
NOTES: Fun for all ages! Refreshments, Holiday Giveaways, and a wealth of information on resources available to disabled youth!
RESOURCE: Relayed by Governor's Advisory Council for MHDDAD; Donna, ASAGGC eNews, asa-ga@mindspring.com
Board of Human Resources And MHDDAD Public Meeting
WHEN: 2004-12-15 -- MHDDAD @ 10:00-12:00pm; DHR @ 1:00pm
WHERE: MHDDAD (10am) -- 22nd Floor, Room 270 (address same as DHR); subject to change
WHERE: DHR (1pm) -- Usually Room 250, 29th Floor, Georgia Department of Human Resources (DHR) central offices, 2 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA (Schedule subject to change so always verify location before attending)
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
The Price of Government; Featured Presenter: Alan Essig
WHEN: 2004-12-16, Thursday -- 12:30-1:30pm
WHO: Parents, Self - Advocates, and Professionals
WHERE: Decatur Library (Downtown Decatur), 215 Sycamore Street, Decatur GA 30030; 404-370-3070 (Free Parking behind library)
DIRECTIONS: Directions to Decatur Library.
SPEAKER: Allan Essig - Executive Director, Georgia Budget and Policy Institute
SPONSOR: Atlanta Alliance on Developmental Disabilities (AADD), The Georgia Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD), Unlock the Waiting List! Campaign, The Arc of Georgia
CONTACT: Rita Young, 404-881-9777 x 220
EMAIL: rita@aadd.org
WEBSITE: http://www.unlockthewaitinglists.com
NOTES: Presentation to include: What is the overall economic health of Georgia? What is the cause of Georgia's ongoing budget crisis? Why does there never seem to be enough for human services?
RESOURCE: Dave Blanchard, dave@aadd.org, http://www.ciclt.com/aadd/; Updated by Rebecca
FODAC's 2nd Annual Breakfast With Santa
WHEN: Saturday, 2004-12-18 -- 10:00am to 12:00pm
WHERE: Marriott Evergreen Conference Resort at Stone Mountain Park
COST/FEES: Fees apply; see website for details
SPONSOR: Friends of Disabled Adults and Children (FODAC)
WEBSITE: http://www.fodac.org
NOTES: Benefits Friends of Disabled Adults and Children (FODAC).
RESOURCE: FODAC (October SAN Metro Meeting) updated: 2005-05-25 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
ADAPT Action -- Freedom Day 2005
PLS CHECK BACK FOR SPECIAL SAVE THE DATE REQUEST
WHEN: Date To Be Determined
CONTACT: Samuel Mitchell
EMAIL: sbmitchell50@yahoo.com
NOTES: Details coming soon.. Key elements include the release of the new budget by the Governor's Office.
RESOURCE: Shepherd Center Advocacy Office; Updated by Samuel B. Mitchell
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