Family Support Services Presents Disability Awareness 101 for Parents, Grandparents, Caregivers, DFCS Professionals (Foster and Adoption Specialists) who Support Medically Fragile Children and Children With Disabilities
The following frequently asked questions will be answered:
What are waivers?
How do I apply for Medicaid?
What types of community services are available?
What is an IEP?
What are my rights as a parent or caregiver of a child with a disability?
When:
Saturday, November 14th, 2009 from 10:00am – 12:00pm
Where:
Childkind, Inc.3107 Clairmont Road, Suite AAtlanta, GA 30329
Why:
To discuss services and community resources for caregivers andmedically fragile children & children with disabilities.
What will be discussed:
People First Language, Medicaid (includingEPSDT and waivers), advocacy, legislation: the importance of theOlmstead Decision as well as the American’s with Disabilities Act(ADA) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
TO RSVP, please call Joe Sarra at: 404-248-1980, ext. 237
or email: jsarra@childkind.org (space is limited)
Directions:
Take 85 North to Clairmont Road, Exit 91. Turn LEFT onto Clairmont Road. Drive ¾ of a mile. Turn right at Extended Stay America Hotel. 3107, Suite A is the 4th building on the left. Take 85 South to Clairmont Road, Exit 91. Turn RIGHT onto Clairmont Road. Drive ¾ of a mile. Turn RIGHT at Extended Stay America Hotel. 3107 Clairmont Road, Suite A, is the 4th building on the left.
** Childcare will not be provided **
All About Developmental Disabilities (AADD) is Atlanta's preeminent resource on developmental disabilities, providing support services to families for more than 55 years. We are often the one place where people with developmental disabilities can go to achieve personal empowerment, family stability and community participation. AADD provides family support; public policy and advocacy; and community engagement.
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