Courtesy Archive: January, 2005
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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
TTY: 404-687-9175
V/TTY: 800-239-2507
FAX: 404-687-8298
WEBSITE: disABILITY LINK.
RESOURCE: Shepherd Center Advocacy Office
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
Statewide Independent Living Council of Georgia (SILC) WInter Meeting
WHEN: Monday, 2004-01-10 -- 9:00am to 4:00pm
WHO: Open to public (see NOTES below)
WHERE: Holiday Inn Capitol, 450 Capitol Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30312; 404-591-2000
SPONSOR: Statewide Independent Living Council of Georgia, Inc.
CONTACT: Colleen Caffrey, Executive Assistant
PHONE: (770)270-6860
FAX: (770)270-5957
TTY: (770)270-5671
EMAIL: ccaffrey@silcga.org
NOTES: The primary purpose of this meeting is to provide development training to the board.
The meeting is open to the public. PLEASE RSVP SO THAT WE CAN PLAN FOR SEATING AND REFRESHMENTS. If a sign language interpreter or other accommodation is needed, please request by January 3, 2005.
Statewide Independent Living Council of Georgia, Inc., 1431-C McLendon Drive, Decatur, GA 30033
RESOURCE: GeorgiaDDCouncil, http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ga-advalert
Department of Community Health Meeting
WHEN: Thursday, 2005-01-13 -- 1:00pm
WHERE: Clayton College and State University, Continuing Education Center, 5900 North Lee Street, Morrow, Georgia 30260
RESOURCE: Governor's Advisory Council for MHDDAD
Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) Quarterly Meeting
WHEN: Thursday, 2005-01-13 -- 1:00-5:00pm; Friday, 2005-01-14 -- 9:00am-1:00pm
WHO: This meeting is open to the public, and there will be sign language interpreters available. If any other accommodation is needed, please contact me by January 11, 2005
WHERE: Renaissance Atlanta Hotel - Downtown 590 W. Peachtree St., NW Atlanta, GA 30308 (404-815-6000)
SPONSOR: Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD)
CONTACT: Kim A. Person, Executive Assistant, Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities
WEBSITE: http://www.gcdd.org
NOTES: This meeting is open to the public, and there will be sign language interpreters available. If any other accommodation is needed, please contact me by January 11, 2005
RESOURCE: GA-AdvAlert, http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GA-AdvAlert
Financial Information Fair
WHEN: Friday, 2005-01-14 -- 2:00-7:00pm
WHERE: Grayson Room, Lawrenceville East, Gwinnett County Public Schools, Lawrenceville, GA
WHO: Parents of Special Needs Children
CONTACT: Parent Mentors
PHONE: 678-985-0229
NOTES: Representatives will be on hand to discuss taxes, estate planning, financial planning, insurance and pre-need. Additional contact: JoAnn Smith, Special Education Department, Gwinnett County Public Schools, (770)277-4475, (770)277-4476 (Fax), JoAnn_Smith@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
RESOURCE: Carol Sadler, Special Education Consultant/Advocate, CarolSadler@bellsouth.net, http://www.IEPadvocate4You.com
DHR Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Addictive Diseases (MHDDAD) Committee Mtg
WHEN: Wednesday, 2005-01-19 -- 10:00am-noon
WHERE: Georgia Department of Human Resources, 2 Peachtree Street, 22nd Floor, Room 270, Atlanta, Georgia
WHO: Open to the public
NOTES: Schedule and meeting location subject to change. Please verify confirm times and locations before attending.
RESOURCE: Governor's Advisory Council for MHDDAD
NEW: 2005-02-17
DHR Board of Human Resources Monthly Public Meeting
WHEN: Wednesday, 2005-01-19 -- 1:00pm
WHO: Open to the public
WHERE: Georgia Department of Human Resources, 2 Peachtree Street, Room 250, Atlanta, Georgia
NOTES: Occasionally, the board will meet at a different location. The schedule is subject to change, so please check back with them to confirm times and locations before planning to attend
RESOURCE: Governor's Advisory Council for MHDDAD
NEW: 2005-02-17
Taking It Back: A Parent Rally for Teen Safety
WHEN: Thursday, 2005-01-20 -- 6:45-9:00pm
WHO: All are welcome. Please attend and invite your friends!
WHERE: North Springs High School Auditorium, 7447 Roswell Road
SPEAKER: J. Tom Morgan - Former District Attorney, Dekalb County (liability and consequences for parents and students); Corporal Joey D. Meadows, Alpharetta Police Department Youth Division, (teen hangouts, drinking and drugs in our community); John Clarkin - Parent to Parent Spokesman (practical parenting skills, warning signs and networking); Maryann Wyatt, Parent; Glenn Schendel, Certified Addiction Counselor, Atlanta Insight; Donna Lowry, Moderator, WXIA-TV 11Alive News
SPONSOR: The Riverwood and North Springs Cluster Task Force on Teen Safety
CONTACT: Irene Schweiger
PHONE: 770-399-6181
EMAIL: irschweiger@aol.com
NOTES: What's Going On and What's a Parent to Do? A Panel of Experts Talks to Parents of Teens
RESOURCE: Carol Sadler, Special Education Consultant/Advocate, CarolSadler@bellsouth.net, http://www.IEPadvocate4You.com, http://groups.yahoo.com/group/peppinc
Unlock Steering Committee Meeting
WHEN: Friday, 2005-01-21 -- 12:00pm (Bring Lunch)
WHERE: James H. "Sloppy" Floyd Building (See DIRECTIONS)
DIRECTIONS: http://www.unlockthewaitinglists.com/sloppyfloyd.html
PHONE: 877-WAITLIST
FAX: 404-881-0094
EMAIL: info@unlockthewaitinglists.com
WEBSITE: http://www.unlockthewaitinglists.com/joinus.html.
NOTES: Look for tables on east side of the building. Meetings will take place at the same location every Friday throughout Legislative Session
RESOURCE: Linda Wilson
SAN Metro, Self-Advocacy Network, Monthly Meeting
** SUBJECT TO CHANGE; VERIFY BEFORE ATTENDING
WHEN: Wednesday, 2005-01-26 -- 1:00-3:00pm
WHERE: disABILITY LINK, Decatur, Georgia
WHO: Interested advocates and self-advocates of all disabilities
PHONE: 404-687-8890
TTY: 404-687-9175
V/TTY: 800-239-2507
FAX: 404-687-8298
EMAIL: Cheryl Laurendeau, cherangel_33@yahoo.com; Cindy Sue Causey, ButterflyBytes@gmail.com
WEBSITE: disABILITY LINK.
NOTES: SAN meetings can be very relaxed venues through which anyone interested may exchange ideas related to self-advocacy. All who may have resources available for self-advocates are welcome and encouraged to attend.
RESOURCE: Cheryl Laurendeau; Cindy Sue Causey
Investing In Educational Excellence: A Series Of Community Conversations
WHEN: Thursday, 2005-01-27 -- 6:15pm-Opens For Seating; 6:45pm-Event Begins
WHERE: To be held simultaneously at scattered locations across Georgia as follows
SPEAKERS: With Governor Sonny Perdue And State Superintendent Kathy Cox
WEBSITE: http://WWW.IE2.ORG/DEFAULT.ASPX?TABID=288
NOTES: Seating is on first come first served basis. Schedule: 6:45 PM-Event Begins, 7:00 PM-Live Broadcast Begins, 7:30 PM-Community Conversation Begins, 9:00 PM-Event Adjourns
Some time ago, Governor Sonny Purdue appointed an Education Task Force that has been meeting to work on revising the current funding formula, called the QBE (Quality Basic Education). In helping this task force to understand that funding can support quality Education for students with disabilities, it is imperative that parents and advocates participate in this process and in these meetings. Please try to attend! If you can't, then look at the website and send them feedback on what is important to you. Let your voice be heard and feel free to forward this message.
- Baldwin High School, 155 Highway 49 West Milledgeville, Georgia 31061, (478) 453-6429
- Camden County High School, 1585 Laurel Island Parkway, Kingsland, Georgia 31548, 912-729-7318
- Chattahoochee High School, 5230 Taylor Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30022, 770-521-7600
- Cherokee County High School, 930 Marietta Highway, Canton, Georgia 30114, 770-479-4112
- Colquitt County High School, 1800 Park Avenue, Moultrie, Georgia 31768, 229-890-6181
- Dodge County High School, 5911 Oak Street, Eastman, Georgia 31023, 478-374-7711
- Hardaway High School, 2901 College Drive, Columbus, Georgia 31906, 706-649-0748
- Marietta High School, 1171 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta, Georgia 30064, 770-428-2631
- Peachtree Ridge High School, 1555 Old Peachtree Road, Suwanee, Georgia 30024, 678-957-3100
- Ridgeland High School, 2478 Happy Valley Road, Rossville 30741, 706-820-9361
- Rutland High School, 6250 Skipper Road, Macon, Georgia 31216, 478-784-3120
- Sandy Creek High School, 360 Jenkins Road, Tyrone 30290, 770-969-2840
- Sprayberry High School, 2525 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta, Georgia 30066, 770-578-3200
- Stephens Co. Middle School, Eastanollee School Road, Eastanolle, Georgia 30538, 706-779-2211
- Thomson High School, 1160 Whiteoak Road, Thomson, Georgia 30824, 706-595-9393
- Tift County High, One Blue Devil Way, Tifton, Georgia 31794, 229-387-9700
- Tri-Cities High School, 2575 Harris Street, East Point, Georgia 30344, 404-669-8200
- Troup County High School, 1920 Hamilton Road, Lagrange, Georgia 30240, 706-812-7957
- Union Grove High School, 120 East Lake Road, Mcdonough, Georgia 30252, 678-583-8520
- Winder-Barrow High School, 272 North Fifth Avenue, Winder, Georgia 30680, 770-867-4519
- Georgia Public Broadcasting, 260 14th Street, NW Atlanta, Georgia 30318, (404) 685-2400 Or (800) 222-6006
RESOURCE: Julia Bowen, beammeupbaby@earthlink.net
ADAPT Monthly Meeting
NOTICE: SUBJECT TO CHANGE; VERIFY BEFORE ATTENDING
WHEN: Friday, 2005-01-28 -- 12:00-2:00pm
WHERE: disABILITY LINK, 755 Commerce Drive, Suite 415, Decatur, Georgia 30030
WHO: All people planning to go to the Washington DC ADAPT action, please be there for this meeting. ADAPT meetings open to all interested advocates and self-advocates.
PHONE: 404-687-8890
TTY: 404-687-9175
V/TTY: 800-239-2507
FAX: 404-687-8298
DIRECTIONS: http://www.disabilitylink.org/docs/directions.html.
NOTES: All people planning to go to the Washington DC ADAPT action, please be there for this meeting. Meetings subject to change; Always verify before attending.
RESOURCE: Shepherd Center Advocacy Office; Updated by Samuel B. Mitchell
Unlock The Waiting List Planning Meeting
ORIGINAL 2005-01-28 MEETING CANCELLED
WHEN: ORIGINAL 2005-01-28 MEETING CANCELLED -- Next Meeting On Friday, 2005-02-04 -- 12:00pm (Bring Lunch)
WHERE: James H. "Sloppy" Floyd Building, 3rd Floor (See DIRECTIONS)
DIRECTIONS: http://www.unlockthewaitinglists.com/sloppyfloyd.html.
CONTACT: Dave Blanchard, Linda Wilson
PHONE: 877-WAITLIST
FAX: (404) 881-0094
EMAIL: info@unlockthewaitinglists.com
WEBSITE: http://www.unlockthewaitinglists.com/joinus.html.
NOTES: Look for tables on east side of the building. Please RSVP to Linda Wilson or Dave Blanchard. Unlock The Waiting List planning meetings will be held every Friday. Minutes from the previous meeting may also be found at the website URL given above. Bring lunch or purchase onsite.
RESOURCE: Linda Wilson
CMS NFI Open Door Forum: Consumer Participation in Policy and Program Development
WHEN: Friday, 2005-01-28 -- 2:00pm EST
WHERE: Teleconference
FACILITATOR: Dennis Smith and Rich Lawlor
SPEAKER: Michael Oxford, Executive Director, Topeka Independent Living Resource Center; Dawn Lambert, Connecticut Department of Social Services
AGENDA: Consumer Participation in Formulation of Public Policy and Programs; Open Discussion
SPONSOR: New Freedom Initiative
NOTES: Ways to participate:
Telephone Participation: (RSVP is not required) Call-in Phone #: 1-800-837-1935, Conference ID: 2885200
TTY Communications Relay Services are available for the Hearing Impaired. For TTY services dial 7-1-1 or 1-800-855-2880 Internet Relay Services ( Relay Communications Assistant will help)
- "In-person" Participation - DEADLINE HAS PASSED FOR RSVP OPPORTUNITY FOR THIS OPTION, provided as courtesy information:
- LOCATION: The Hubert H. Humphrey Building, Room 325A, 200, Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20201
- RSVP: Send email with full name (first and last) and organization (spell it out - no acronyms) NO LATER THAN January 26th, 2005 to: New_Freedom_InitiativeODF-L.CO5.BALT5@cms.hhs.gov
- If you can't make the call and would like to listen to the Encore, it is available to you for 3 days, beginning 2 hours after the conference call has ended. Encore Dial In #: 800-642-1687, Conference ID #: 2885200
RESOURCE: Consumer Affairs News from the Center for Mental Health Services, CMHS Consumer Affairs E-News January 25, 2005 Vol. 05-10
Substance Abuse Treatment for Persons with Co-Occurring Disorders, TIP 42: SAMHSA Media Roundtable: New Treatment Improvement Protocol on Co-Occurring Substance Use and Mental Disorders
WHEN: Monday, 2005-01-31 -- 9:30am
WHERE: National Press Club Murrow Room, 14th and F Street NW Washington, D.C. (Metro: Metro Center)
SPEAKER: Charles G. Curie, Administrator, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA); H. Westley Clark, M.D., J.D., M.P. H., Director of SAMHSA's Center for Substance Abuse Treatment; Kathryn Power, Director of SAMHSA's Center for Mental Health Services
NOTES: The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will hold a press round table to discuss co-occurring substance abuse and mental disorders and unveil its new Treatment Improvement Protocol, Substance Abuse Treatment for Persons with Co-Occurring Disorders, TIP 42.
RESOURCE: Consumer Affairs News from the Center for Mental Health Services, CMHS Consumer Affairs E-News January 25, 2005 Vol. 05-09, http://www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/consumersurvivor/
ADAPT Action -- Freedom Day 2005
Date To Be Determined
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
Announcement: BCG Learning Center CRCT Sessions
BCG Learning Center, Marietta, Georgia
Call for details
WHEN: Call for details
WHO: CRCT sessions to help 3rd and 5th graders
WHERE: BCG Learning Center, 2790 Sandy Plains Road, Suite 204, Marietta, Georgia 30066
CONTACT: Bonnie Cohen-Greenberg, M.S., P.R.S.E.
PHONE: 770-565-9979
EMAIL: coberg4@prodigy.net
WEBSITE: http://www.bcglearning.com
NOTES: BCG Learning Center is offering group and individual sessions to help 3rd and 5th graders prepare for CRCT testing.
RESOURCE: Bonnie Cohen-Greenberg, M.S., P.R.S.E., coberg4@prodigy.net
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