Learn About Positive Behavior Interventions for Your Child and Family!

There are two learning events being held the week of October 20th, sponsored by  the Georgia Advocacy Office. These are value based training and these events are around behaviors in children who cannot - for whatever reason - use their voice to communicate - and instead "act out" as it may be viewed by the school, parent, caregiver.

These may include children with PTSD, Autism, Bi-Polar, Anxiety and where conventional interventions do not work. This workshop will provide a myriad of content around behaviors and positive supports.

You are invited to attend one or both of these workshops which are designed for anyone (individuals with disabilities, human service workers, advocates, family members, concerned citizens), who is involved in supporting people with significant impact of disability to fully participate in community life.  The workshops are sponsored by the Georgia Advocacy Office, the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities, and the Georgia Microboards Association.

To receive the flyers for the event details - contact Donna Champion.

Space is limited so do not wait to sign up.   

If you have any questions you may contact the event coordinator, Donna Champion by telephone (voice or TTY) at 404.885.1234 (in metro-Atlanta) or 800.537.2329 (toll-free in Georgia) or by email at dchampion@thegao.org

From: Kelly Kirkland and Beth Mares <beth@taplearningservices.com>

Subject: You're invited: TAP Parent Support Group Meeting 9/25

Date: September 11, 2014 at 6:59:34 AM CDT

To: Sarah Wise <scwise@comcast.net>

Reply-To: Kelly Kirkland and Beth Mares <beth@taplearningservices.com>

TAP Parent Support Group "CONQUERING THE PAPER MOUNTAIN" - SEPT. 25, 2014 Dear Sarah, Please join us at the TAP Parent Support Group meeting on Thursday, September 25 at 7 p.m. in Room 213 at Intown Community Church. This one-hour meeting will feature Robin Lucas speaking on “The Paper Mountain.”   Your child’s school paperwork is important now and in the future. Beyond the grade, these papers can give you insights into your child’s performance. Robin will walk you through what you need to save, what you may be overlooking and how to archive in an easy format.   Robin Lucas has worked as a Special Education Advocate and Educational Consultant for more than six years.

There are always so many questions around Assistive Technology for students.  This is a wonderful opportunity to attend a very informative event!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2014-gate-seminar-tickets-12740702785

Event Details

The Georgia Assistive Technology in Education (GATE) Seminar is a FREE comprehensive venue for Educators, Therapists, Parents and Community Members to gather and learn about Assistive Technology to help achieve student success in the classroom. This seminar will feature a hands-on exhibit hall including national and local vendors in all areas of Assistive Technology. Specialists in the field will present a variety of sessions that focus on best practices, product demonstrations and classroom implementation strategies that will support each student as they reach for their “Accessible Tomorrow”.

For more information on event parking, lunch options, lodging, Continuing Education Units (CEUs), and Certified Rehabilitation Credits (CRCs), please visit our Wiki page here.

**Wireless Internet will be available for a charge of $3.00.  Debit or Credit Card ONLY, NO CASH accepted.  Wifi access can be purchased on location on the day of the event.  Instructions for Wifi access will be included in your attendee packet.

***While admission is free, we are collecting $1.00 cash donations for a LAST RESORT FUND.  This fund helps pay for assistive technology for people in need.  Contributors will be included in the drawing for DOOR PRIZES sponsored by our GATE exhibitors.

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**If you are a vendor wanting to register for space in the exhibit hall, please use THIS VENDOR REGISTRATION LINK

Subject: Reminder: Guest Speakers Teresa Blount and Madeline Griffin, AADD - Monday, Sept. 22, 6:30-8:00 PM Tucker Recreation Center Auditorium 

~PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS~

Answers And Alternatives to Host Guest Speaker Meeting

Monday, September 22

6:30 – 8:00 PM

Tucker Recreation Center Auditorium, 4898 La Vista Rd, Tucker, GA 30084

Guest speakers

AADD - All About Developmental Disabilities

Madeline Griffin and Teresa Blount, Family Support Center

The AADD Family Support Center provides community programs and direct services to families caring for a loved one with a developmental disability. The center staff help guide families who are transitioning out of the school system, assist aging parents set up a long-term care plan, provide strategies to address behavioral issues, give waiver application assistance and serve as an advocate for the IEP process. Our Family Support Center team aims to say “yes” to families when they reach out for help.

Website: http://aadd.org/about-us/