Courtesy Archive: April, 2005
Long Road Home March And Celebration
SPECIAL SAVE THESE FUTURE DATES REQUEST!
WHEN: Events Scheduled To Run: 2005-06-19 to 2005-06-22
WHERE: Georgia
SPONSOR: Long Road Home Planning Committee
CONTACT: Kate Gainer
PHONE: 404-687-8890
WEBSITE: disABILITY LINK
NOTES: Georgia advocates and other interested individuals are being asked to set aside the dates from June 19, 2005 to June 22, 2005 to help the Long Road Home Planning Committee in their celebration of the Sixth Anniversary of the Olmstead Decision. Many events are being planned, and MUCH help will be needed. To get involved and share in the festivities, please use the contact information given above!
RESOURCE: Shepherd Center Advocacy Office
SAN Metro, Self-Advocacy Network, Monthly Meeting
** SUBJECT TO CHANGE; VERIFY BEFORE ATTENDING
WHEN: 3rd Wednesdays, 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
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
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
TTY: 404-687-9175
V/TTY: 800-239-2507
FAX: 404-687-8298
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
ACAD-ECI: DisAbility Awareness Day for Africans with disabilities
WHEN: Friday, 2005-04-01 -- 6:30-8:30pm
WHERE: Campbell High School, 5265 Ward Street, Smyrna, Georgia
WHO: All Africans with disabilities, their parents, professionals, friends and family members
SPEAKERS: Mr. Bernard Kaba, Georgia Department of Labor/Rehabilitation Services; Stacey Ramirez & Judith Steuber, Cobb County Special Education Parent Mentors; Tiffany B. Starnes, MeD, LPC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor
SPONSOR: American Coalition of Africans with disAbilities (ACAD-ECI)
CONTACT: Dr. Ifeanyi Aniche, 404.294.6346; Ijeoma Ajoku, 404.423.0863; Ego Ndukwe, 770.414.0008
DIRECTIONS: To get there from I-285 S/GA-407 S toward AUGUSTA/MACON, Take the GA- 54 N exit- EXIT 55. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto JONESBORO RD SE/GA-54, Turn LEFT onto MACEDONIA RD SE. Turn RIGHT onto BROWNS MILL RD SE. Turn LEFT onto OAK DR SE and Turn LEFT onto WARD DR SW
NOTES: The theme is empowering challenged Africans to Network with other American and African professionals on issues related to disabilities.
RESOURCE: Georgia Rural Urban Summit (GRUS)
NEW: 2005-03-24
ADA Impact Assessment Project
WHEN: March, 2005, through April, 2005
WHERE: Geographical Atlanta, Georgia
CONTACT: If you/your group want to be a team, please contact Lisa Brown, 678-637-7207, gtg874d@prism.gatech.edu or Sandy Shackelford, 404-272-3265, gte431j@mail.gatech.edu ASAP
NOTES: The ADA Impact Assessment Project is an effort to assess the accessibility of various businesses in [at least one] geographic area of Atlanta according to Title III of the ADA. Assessment (BARRIER BUSTER) teams will be recruited throughout Atlanta and advised as to some of the architectural barriers to access that are experienced by people with disabilities. The BARRIER BUSTER teams will be assigned to investigate select businesses within the geographic region and report back the results of their investigations Businesses will be rated on their level of accessibility using the prioritization system outlined in the Small Business Administration's/ Department of Justice's ADA Guide for Small Businesses.
RESOURCE: Shepherd Center Advocacy Office
NEW: 2005-03-24
Roundtrip Transportation to International Congress on Schizophrenia Research
WHEN: Saturday, 2005-04-02 -- 7:00am-10pm
WHERE: NAMI Georgia Office; Destination: Savannah, Georgia
COST/FEES: Must pre-pay $25 fee before day of trip. Call NAMI Georgia, 800-728-1052, to register
SPONSOR: NAMI Georgia
CONTACT: Pat Strode
PHONE: Call 800-728-1052 to register
EMAIL: pstrode@nami.org
NOTES: Two 15 passengers luxury vans will depart the NAMI Georgia Office at 7:00am, Saturday, April 2.
Participants will attend the Congress from 12:00-4:00pm. Vans will depart Savannah no later than 5 pm for the return trip to Atlanta. Approximate return time is 10pm.
Admission to the Congress is free. Participants will be responsible for their meals both ways. Open to consumers and family members, on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED basis.
RESOURCE: Governor's Advisory Council for MHDDAD
NEW: 2005-03-24
Georgia JCI Senate Spring Fling Auction for Camp Dream
WHEN: Saturday, 2005-04-02 -- 6:00pm Auction Preview; 7:00pm Auction
WHERE: Tri-County EMC Community Room, 310 W. Clinton Street (aka as Hwy 129 Gray Hwy; 15 miles from Macon; across from Dairy Queen), Gray, Georgia
CONTACT: JR Clark, 404-690-4452, jrsremodeling@mindspring.com; Kay Buchanan, 478-474-3701, katik1@peoplepc.com
NOTES: Look for an exciting evening with a few new features. You can always be sure there are great items to purchase. Susie Adams has made sure of this, but for an added feature, two (2) Final Round Master's Tickets for Sunday, April 10, 2005 will be auctioned off. Yes, the famous golf tournament in Augusta and you can be right there in the mist of all the excitement. These tickets will start at $200 for the pair, but remember it's for the kids.
RESOURCE: Stacy Walls, Woodstock Jaycees
NEW: 2005-03-22
Art Exhibit and Reception: Jerome Lawrence
WHEN: Sunday, 2005-04-03 -- 3:00-6:00pm; Exhibit continues through 2005-06-26
WHERE: Mercer University, Monroe F. Swilley, Jr. Library; 3001 Mercer University Dr., Atlanta, GA 30341
CONTACT: Jerome Lawrence
PHONE: 404.543.5492
EMAIL: bestartistever@bellsouth.net
WEBSITE: http://home.bellsouth.net/p/PWP-bestartistever.
NOTES: Atlanta artist Jerome Lawrence will be displaying new paintings. The exhibit will last 3 months until June 26th. Jerome's work is unique and original showing us a familiar view of nature through dramatic interpretations of floral, figurative and landscape designs. For more information about Jerome Lawrence and his artwork, please visit his website: http://home.bellsouth.net/p/PWP-bestartistever.
RESOURCE: Governor's Advisory Council for MHDDAD
NEW: 2005-03-22
Autism and Aspbergers Seminar
WHEN: Tuesday, 2005-04-05 -- 1:30-3:30pm
WHERE: Senior Connections, 5238 Peachtree Road, Chamblee, GA 30341; 770-455-7602
SPEAKER: Autism Employment Specialist from Briggs and Associates; Autism Family Life Specialist from Emory Autism Resource Center; Adult with a non-verbal learning disability; Full time companion for young adult with Aspbergers
COST/FEES: FREE; *NO* pre-registration needed to attend
SPONSOR: Georgia ADA Exchange
CONTACT: Nancy W. Duncan, Executive Director, Georgia ADA Exchange
PHONE: 770-451-2340
EMAIL: nuduncan@bellsouth.net
WEBSITE: Georgia ADA Exchange.
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS REQUESTS: If you need a sign language interpreter please call the Exchange at 770-451-2340 by March 29th. This seminar is one in the quarterly series on disability close-ups and disability rights that is sponsored by the Exchange.
NOTES: This seminar will focus on practical considerations for living and working independently with Autism or Aspbergers syndrome. A panel of experts will talk about strategies for everyday life and work. There will be plenty of opportunities for questions from the audience.
Attendees will learn practical tips for dealing with barriers to employment and daily living for people with Autism or Aspbergers. Additionally, they will discover the growing numbers of resources for finding accommodations. You do NOT need to pre-register to attend.
RESOURCE: Georgia ADA Exchange
NEW: 2005-03-22
SAN North Self-Advocacy Meeting
WHEN: Thursday, 2005-04-07 -- 7:00pm
WHO: SAN North meetings are open to all interested parties. Invitation includes but not limited to: Self-advocates, advocates, family members, caregivers, and other community service providers. Meeting attendees do *not* have to be a Pickens County resident to participate.
WHERE: Pickens County Library, 100 Library Lane, Jasper, Georgia
COST/FEES: Free
CONTACT: Cindy Sue Causey, ButterflyBytes@gmail.com
NOTES: SAN North meetings are free, open self-advocacy meetings for people of all disabilities, physical and psychiatric. Regular SAN meetings are always presented as casual meet-n-greet type gatherings. Participants are asked to feel free to share personal projects, local concerns, favorite resources, and other self-advocacy related items of interest.
If you are not able to attend this particular SAN North meeting but would like to receive notice of similar events in the future, please feel free to email and let us know that, also.
RESOURCE: Cindy Sue Causey, ButterflyBytes@gmail.com
NEW: 2005-04-04
People First of Rome: Book, Bake, and Music Sale
WHEN: Friday, 2005-04-08 -- 11:00am-7:00pm; Saturday, 2005-04-09 -- 11:00am-2:00pm
WHERE: disABILITY LINK NW, 411 Broad Street, Rome, Georgia
SPONSOR: People First of Rome; disABILITY LINK NW, Rome, Georgia
CONTACT: Christina Holtzclaw
PHONE: (706) 314-0008
EMAIL: chclaw@disabilitylink.org
NOTES: Proceeds will help support advocacy efforts put forth by People First of Rome
RESOURCE: Christina Holtzclaw, chclaw@disabilitylink.org
NEW: 2005-03-31
Public Forum: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
WHEN: Wednesday, 2005-04-13 -- 9:00am
WHERE: Savannah Association for the Blind, 214 Drayton Street, Savannah, Georgia (Parking available in the rear of the building)
WHO: Individuals with disabilities, their families, and advocates are invited to provide testimony
SPONSOR: Savannah-Chatham Council on Disability Issues; Savannah Association for the Blind, Inc.; Living Independence for Everyone, Inc
NOTES: Public forum participants may provide written as well as spoken testimony. Reasonable accommodations will be provided on request to ensure full participation by all individuals seeking to testify on the impact of the ADA on their lives.
Individuals with disabilities, their families, and advocates are invited to provide testimony on the following topics under the Americans with Disabilities Act:
- Telecommunications: Has the ADA had an impact on the ability of people who have hearing and/or speech impairments to communicate by telephone?
- Employment: Has the ADA improved employment opportunities and job retention for people with disabilities?
- Public Services: Are goods and services provided by local and state agencies more accessible to people with disabilities because of the ADA?
- Public Accommodations Operated by Private Entities: Are goods and services provided by businesses more accessible to people with disabilities because of the ADA?
- General comments about the ADA
RESOURCE: Shepherd Center Advocacy Office
NEW: 2004-03-22
GA Children's Network (GCN) Advocacy Luncheon
WHEN: Friday, 2005-04-15 -- 11:30am
WHO: Parents and Grandparents of all special needs children, Disability Advocates, Support Group and PTA Leaders, Community Organizations and Disability Professionals who work with special needs children. Children are welcome to attend
WHERE: Olive Garden Italian Restaurant (Private Room), 3565 Mall Blvd, Duluth, Georgia (near Gwinnett Place Mall and Wild Bill's); 770-497-0594
COST/FEES: Participants are responsible for the costs of their own lunch
SPONSOR: GA Children's Network (GCN) and Sharon Capers/Anne Ladd
CONTACT: Carol Sadler, Special Education Consultant/Advocate
EMAIL: carolsadler@bellsouth.net
WEBSITE: Georgia Childrens' Network (GCN) e-Group (application required for membership approval)
NOTES: RSVP is needed. Email carolsadler@bellsouth.net (put GCN Advocacy Lunch April in the subject line; please include how many attending)
At this luncheon we will discuss things we learned at the COPAA Conference this past weekend. Children are welcome to attend. Please feel free to distribute to other parents, support groups, disability list servs, organizations, disability professionals, PTA newsletters, etc.
RESOURCE: Carol Sadler, Special Education Consultant/Advocate, carolsadler@bellsouth.net
NEW: 2005-03-22
Statewide Independent Living Council's Spring Board Meeting (SILC)
WHEN: Friday, 2005-04-15 -- 1:00pm
WHERE: Whigham, GA -- For specific location, see SILC web site or call office: 770.270.6860
WHO: SILC Board, Centers for Independent Living directors, staff, consumers and the general public
RSVP: please RSVP so we can be sure to have adequate refreshments
SPEAKER: N.A. the meeting agenda will be posted on the SILC web site: www.silcga.org
COST/FEES: Free
SPONSOR: Statewide Independent Living Council of GA
EMAIL: ppuckett@silcga.org
RESOURCE: Pat Puckett, ppuckett@silcga.org
NEW: 2005-03-07
Understanding Individuals With Asperger Syndrome Or High Functioning Autism
WHEN: Friday, 2005-04-29 -- 8:30am-4:00pm
WHO: Special Education Teachers, Psychologists, Administrators, Classroom Teachers, Instructional, Aides, Principals, Vice Principals, Education Attorneys, Mental Health Providers And Parents
WHERE: KDC Lakeside Commons (directly across from Concour), 980 Hammond Drive, Suite 200 Building 2, Atlanta, GA 30328
REGISTER: By phone - Customer Service Department, (888) 678-5565; By email - customerservice@lorman.com; Online - http://www.lorman.com/seminars/seminar_details.php
CREDITS: GA SW 6.00; NBCC 6.00; IACET 0.60; APA 6.0
WEBSITE: http://www.lorman.com/seminars/seminar_details.php
NOTES: This is an interesting opportunity to hear several speakers concerning the education of students who are labeled with Autism and Aspergers.
Young people diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome or High Functioning Autism have complex profiles and needs. School personnel, emergency first responders and family members need to understand the assets and needs of individuals with this condition in order to work with them effectively. This seminar is designed to provide an overview, including challenges, ideas, strategies, models and interventions that will lay the groundwork for integrated, comprehensive, proactive services that will maximize the potential of individuals with Asperger Syndrome or High Functioning Autism.
Seminar highlights: Psychological and neurofunctional tools used to assess Autism and Asperger Syndrome; Intensive therapeutic programs; IDEA changes in a nutshell; Understanding sensory processing dysfunction; Key elements of effective intervention
RESOURCE: Carol Sadler, CarolSadler@bellsouth.net, http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GA-ChildrensNetwork
NEW: 2005-03-25
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
Board of Community Health Meeting (DCH)
WHEN: Thursday, 2005-04-14 -- 9:00am
WHERE: Twin Towers Building, 20th Floor West Tower, Floyd Room, 200 Piedmont Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia
RESOURCE: Governor's Advisory Council for MHDDAD
NEW: 2005-02-17
Inpatient Physical Rehabilitation Services Technical Advisory Committee of the Health Strategies Council
WHEN: Friday, 2005-04-15 -- 1:00pm-3:00pm
WHERE: 2 Peachtree Street, 29th Floor/DHR Board Room, Atlanta, Georgia
RESOURCE: Governor's Advisory Council for MHDDAD
NEW: 2005-02-17
Fifth Annual FODAC Walk 'n' Roll and Silent Auction
WHEN: Saturday, 2005-04-16 -- 9:00am (Registration begins at 7:30am)
WHERE: Stone Mountain Park (Walkers will meet in Crossroads parking lot)
WHO: All interested individuals and groups (groups must register by 2005-03-24 to get on T-shirt)
COST/FEES: See website for details
CONTACT: FODAC Media Contact - Pam Holley or Mike Maijala, 770-491-9014
WEBSITE: For details about FODAC and 5th Annual FODAC Walk 'n' Roll and Silent Auction -- http://www.fodac.org.
NOTES: This fun event which will include games, clowns, music, guest celebrities (including WSB-AM 750's Mike Kavanagh), a continental breakfast before the walk and hot dogs after the walk. A silent auction with certificates to local restaurants, jewelry, and sports memorabilia will also follow the walk. Get your company, church, or Sunday School class to walk as a group and we'll put your group's name on the back of the walk T-shirts (groups must register by March 24 to get on the T-shirt)
FODAC (Friends of Disabled Adults and Children) is a tax exempt, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
RESOURCE: Kevin Riggs, fodac@fodac.org
NEW: 2005-03-11
Public Hearing: Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) State Plan
WHEN: Tuesday, 2005-04-19 -- 6:00-8:00pm
WHERE: Gainesville College Dunlap/Mathis Building Room 1333820 Mundy Mill Road (Hwy. 53), Oakwood, GA 30355
CONTACT: Pat Nodine (770) 718-3819
NOTES: Spanish interpreter(s) will be available for this particular CCDF hearing
The Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) will hold a series of public hearings on the Child Care and Development Fund state plan. The federal Child Care and Development Fund is issued to states for the purpose of increasing the availability, affordability and quality of child care services. The state plan explains how: Funds will be used to help low income, working families find and pay for child care. Funds will be used to enhance the quality and increase the supply of child care
DRAFT: http://www.dfcs.dhr.georgia.gov/caps
RESOURCE: DHR/DFCS, http://dfcs.dhr.georgia.gov/; AccessNorthGa, http://www.accessnorthga.com
NEW: 2005-04-03
DHR Board of Human Resources Monthly Public Meeting
WHEN: Wednesday, 2005-04-20 -- 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
Public Hearing: Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) State Plan
WHEN: Thursday, 2005-04-21 -- 6:30-8:30pm
WHERE: Augusta Suites Inn, 3038 Washington Road, Augusta, GA 30907
CONTACT: Julie Phillips (706) 736-2122
NOTES: The Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) will hold a series of public hearings on the Child Care and Development Fund state plan. The federal Child Care and Development Fund is issued to states for the purpose of increasing the availability, affordability and quality of child care services. The state plan explains how: Funds will be used to help low income, working families find and pay for child care. Funds will be used to enhance the quality and increase the supply of child care
DRAFT: http://www.dfcs.dhr.georgia.gov/caps
RESOURCE: DHR/DFCS, http://dfcs.dhr.georgia.gov/; AccessNorthGa, http://www.accessnorthga.com
NEW: 2005-04-03
Public Hearing: Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) State Plan
WHEN: Thursday, 2005-04-28 -- 6:00-8:00pm
WHERE: Rome Public Library, 205 Riverside Parkway, Rome, GA
CONTACT: Christi Breedlove (770) 387-0828
NOTES: The Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) will hold a series of public hearings on the Child Care and Development Fund state plan. The federal Child Care and Development Fund is issued to states for the purpose of increasing the availability, affordability and quality of child care services. The state plan explains how: Funds will be used to help low income, working families find and pay for child care. Funds will be used to enhance the quality and increase the supply of child care
DRAFT: http://www.dfcs.dhr.georgia.gov/caps
RESOURCE: DHR/DFCS, http://dfcs.dhr.georgia.gov/; AccessNorthGa, http://www.accessnorthga.com
NEW: 2005-04-03
Public Hearing: Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) State Plan
WHEN: Thursday, 2005-04-28 -- 6:30-8:30pm
WHERE: Chatham County DFCS, 761 Wheaton Street, Savannah, GA 31404
CONTACT: Melissa Silva (912) 262-9248
NOTES: The Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) will hold a series of public hearings on the Child Care and Development Fund state plan. The federal Child Care and Development Fund is issued to states for the purpose of increasing the availability, affordability and quality of child care services. The state plan explains how: Funds will be used to help low income, working families find and pay for child care. Funds will be used to enhance the quality and increase the supply of child care
DRAFT: http://www.dfcs.dhr.georgia.gov/caps
RESOURCE: DHR/DFCS, http://dfcs.dhr.georgia.gov/; AccessNorthGa, http://www.accessnorthga.com
NEW: 2005-04-03
Georgia Jaycees Car Cruise and Open Car Show Benefitting Camp Dream Foundation
WHEN: Cruise: Friday, 2005-04-29 -- 5:00-Until; Show: Saturday, 2005-04-30 -- 8:00am-4:00pm
WHERE: Coweta County Fairgrounds (Pine Road)
COST/FEES: $20 for pre-registered vehicles ($25 on the day of the show)
SPONSOR: Georgia Jaycees
CONTACT: Jerry Cochran, 770-253-6641
NOTES: Proceeds go to the Camp Dream Foundation, which helps children with disabilities
RESOURCE: Stacy Walls, Woodstock Jaycees
NEW: 2005-03-22
RFI (Request For Information): ADA 15th Anniversary Events
WHEN: March, 2005, through July, 2005
WHERE: Georgia and Across the United States
CONTACT: Mark Johnson
EMAIL: Mark_Johnson@shepherd.org
NOTES: Mark Johnson of the Shepherd Center Advocacy Office, Atlanta, Georgia, will be sending out a monthly update of all ADA 15th Anniversary celebratory events planned between March, 2005, and July, 2005. If you know of events you would like added to this update, please contact Mark and forward any information you may have available to share.
RESOURCE: Shepherd Center Advocacy Office
NEW: 2005-03-24
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