Disability Awareness 101
For: Parents, Grandparents, Caregivers, Advocates, and
Department of Family and Children Services Professionals
(Foster and Adoption Specialists) who support medically fragile children
and children with disabilities.
When: Saturday, February 27th, 2010 from 10:00am – 12:00pm
Where: Childkind, Inc.
3107 Clairmont Road, Suite A
Atlanta, GA 30329
Why: To discuss services and community resources for caregivers and
case managers of children who are medically fragile
or have a disability.
What will be discussed:
People First Language, Medicaid (including EPSDT and waiverers), advocacy, legislation: the importance of the Olmstead Decision as well as the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
FAQ
- 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 pf a child with a disability?
TO RSVP, please call Joe Sarra at: 404-248-1980, ext. 237
or email: jsarra@childkind.org (space is limited)
** Childcare will not be provided **
Take 85 North to Clairmont Rd, Exit 91. Turn left onto Clairmont Rd. Drive 3/4 of a mile and turn right at Extended Stay American Hotel, 3107 Suite A is 4th Building on the left.
Take 85 South to Clairmont Rd, Exit 91. Turn right onto Clairmont Rd. Drive 3/4 of a mile and turn right at Extended Stay American Hotel, 3107 Suite A is 4th Building on the left.
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