Thursday, December 29, 2011

RSVP Deadline for Savannah Conversations that Matter Extended

Please Join Us!
Conversations That Matter:
Justice and Developmental Disabilities
  • Meet with advocates and community leaders for a dialogue about individuals with developmental disabilities and the justice system.
  • Discuss current programs and practices in Georgia and your community and identify community-based alternatives to incarceration.
  • Receive updates on the Georgia Crisis System for individuals with developmental disabilities.
January 12, 2012
6:30pm-8:30pm Savannah
The Armstrong Center
Armstrong Atlantic State University
13040 Abercorn Street
Savannah, Georgia 31419-1997

The deadline to RSVP has been extended to 12:00pm Sunday, January 8th.

Jennifer McGee, 912-355-9098
Mary Poncy, 912-272-2774
Please send to those in your network that you feel should be invited to the discussion. If you have any questions or require any additional information, please contact Heidi Fernandez.
Sponsored by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Division of Developmental Disabilities. Presented by All About Developmental Disabilities.

Thursday, December 22, 2011

SAVE THE DATE!

Save the Date!
Conversations That Matter:
Justice and Developmental Disabilities

·         Meet with advocates and community leaders for a dialogue about individuals with developmental disabilities and the justice system.  

·         Discuss current programs and practices in Georgia and your community and identify community-based alternatives to incarceration.

·         Receive updates on the Georgia Crisis System for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Jan. 12, 2012
6:30pm-8:30pm Savannah
The Armstrong Center
Armstrong Atlantic State University
13040 Abercorn Street
Savannah, Georgia 31419-1997 
                                                 
 RSVP by January 1st:

Jennifer McGee, 912-355-9098
Mary Poncy, 912-272-2774

Jan. 26, 2012
 6:30pm-8:30pm College Park
South Fulton Service Center
5600 Stonewall Tell Road
College Park, GA 30049                                                                  
RSVP by January 16th
Yvette Pollard, 404-664-1393

Feb.9, 2012 11:30am-1:30pm Gainesville
The Oaks at Lanier Charter Career Academy
2719 Tumbling Creek Road
Gainesville, GA 30504                                                                    
RSVP by January 31st
Marty Owens, 678-617-5527
Scott Crain, 770-540-4479

Feb. 21, 2012 6:30pm-8:30pm Kennesaw
North Star Church
3413 Blue Springs Rd
Kennesaw, GA 30144                                                                    
RSVP by February 11th
Reda Fricks Vanness, 404-226-7524
Lisa Elrod

 Please send to those in your network that you feel should be invited to the discussion.  If you have any questions or require any additional information, please contact Heidi Fernandez.

Sponsored by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Division of Developmental Disabilities.  Presented by All About Developmental Disabilities

Friday, December 09, 2011

We are now accepting applications for the 2012 Partners in Policymaking Training

We are now accepting applications for our 2012 Partners in Policymaking class. Partners in Policymaking is an innovative leadership training opportunity designed to involve and empower people with developmental disabilities, parents of young children with disabilities and other family members. People with developmental disabilities and parents of young children with developmental disabilities are the primary target groups of the Partners program.

Partners in Policymaking will be held March 23rd-25th and April 20th-22nd in Decatur, GA. The deadline to apply for this program is February 1st, 2012. Each applicant is required to submit a one page letter of recommendation from a leader in your community. Scholarships are available for childcare, mileage, and personal supports.

Participants will hear from subject-matter experts on a variety of topics that relate to the issue of developmental disabilities. In March, participants will hear from Guy Caruso on the History of the Disability Movement as well as People First Language. We also have a speaker coming to talk about building accountability and commitment and Stacey Ramirez will be there to talk about Person Centered Planning.

If you are interested in becoming a leader in your community on disability issues, you should strongly consider becoming involved with Partners in Policymaking. You can access the online application here, and you may also contact Ryan Johnson at rjohnson@aadd.org with any questions. To read more about Partners, please visit our website.

Tuesday, December 06, 2011

SAVE THE DATE! Conversations that Matter


Save the Date

Conversations That Matter: Justice and Developmental

Disabilities

·                Meet with advocates and community leaders for a dialogue about individuals with developmental disabilities and the justice system.
·                Discuss current programs and practices in Georgia and your community and identify community-based alternatives to incarceration.
·                Receive updates on the NEW Georgia Crisis System.

Jan. 12, 2012 6:30pm-8:30pm Savannah
Jan. 26, 2012 6:30pm-8:30pm College Park
Feb.9, 2012 11:30am-1:30pm Gainesville
Feb. 21, 2012 – 6:30pm-8:30pm Kennesaw
Watch for news on locations and final details soon!
For more information please contact Heidi Fernandez hcf67@comcast.net
Sponsored by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Division of Developmental Disabilities and Presented by All About Developmental Disabilities