Family Forum in Metro Atlanta, Dec. 8th

The Division of MHDDAD Office of Developmental Disabilities
will host an Evening Family Forum in Metro Atlanta (Gwinnett) for
Waiver Participants, Representatives, Families, and Support Networks

Georgia’s ‘New’ DD Waivers:
“NOW” and “COMP”

When: Monday, December 8, 2008, 6:00 -- 8:30pm

Where: The Busbee Center at Gwinnett Technical College, Banquet Hall
5150 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville, GA 30043, 770-962-7580
For driving directions, please go to:
http://www.busbeecenter.com/content.cfm?PageCode=maps


AGENDA

The Family Forum will provide an overview of the two new federal Medicaid waivers and plans for implementing the changes in 2008:

NOW: New Options Waiver for persons who live with family members or in their own home, and
COMP: Comprehensive Supports Waiver Program for persons who need a full range of out-of-home services or intensive, in-home services who do not otherwise quality for the NOW program

This seminar is the second in a series of events designed to educate participants, families, and representatives about the “new” waivers which are designed to offer persons more control over how their service dollars are spent. The session will include overviews of both waivers and specific roles and responsibilities for participants, representatives, families, and support networks.

Refreshments will be available for session attendees.

If accommodation is needed (interpreter, etc), please send your request promptly via email to RegistrationMHDDAD@dhr.state.ga.us or call Mat Winer at 404-463-0796.

Click here for registration.