September 2025- Trainings
Formación Presencial: Servicios Básicos de Medicaid en Georgia y Servicios en la Comunidad y en Hogar
Infórmese sobre los programas y servicios de Medicaid, incluido cómo calificar para Medicaid en función de la discapacidad o afección de salud crónica de un niño (exención Katie Beckett Deeming). Este curso incluirá información sobre EPSDT, GAPP, SOURCE y una breve descripción general de las exenciones CCSP, ICWP y NOW/COMP.
Fecha: Jueves, 4 de Septiembre de 2025
Hora: 9 am - 10:30 am
Lugar: Ana Shaw Children’s Institute
1201 Burleyson Rd
Dalton, GA 30720
Enlace del Folleto: https://tinyurl.com/
In-Person Training: I Can Do That!
A Brief Overview of Assistive Technology for Parents and Families.
This training will introduce parents of school-age children to assistive technology devices and services; help them determine what assistive technology (AT) their child might need to overcome barriers and achieve their goals, and locate sources for AT.
Date: Thursday, September 4th, 2025
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Ike Owings Community Center
8830 Gurley Rd
Douglasville GA 30134
Flyer Link: https://tinyurl.com/427kp77e
Webinar: Georgia Medicaid Basics and CMOs
Learn about Medicaid services. Participants will also learn how to be effective advocates when they have Medicaid services provided by one of the following Care Management Organizations: WellCare, Peach State Health Plan, Care Source or Amerigroup Community Care.
Date: Tuesday, September 9th, 2025
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/yc6f5p6w
Flyer Link: https://tinyurl.com/ytnvxf28
Webinar: Georgia's Home and Community-Based Waivers (NOW/COMP)
This course will include an overview of Georgia’s Medicaid waivers, and will explore specifically the NOW/COMP waivers. You will learn about the eligibility requirements, how to apply, the services covered, and what happens once your child/young adult’s NOW/COMP waiver is funded. You will also be provided some tips and suggestions on how Parent to Parent of Georgia can help you navigate this process.
Date: Tuesday, September 9th, 2025
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/yckyaer6
Flyer Link: https://tinyurl.com/yhb92r6y
Webinar: Georgia Medicaid Basics and an Overview of Home and Community-Based Services
Learn about Medicaid programs and services, including how to qualify for Medicaid based on a child’s disability or chronic health condition (Katie Beckett Deeming Waiver). This course will include information on EPSDT, GAPP, SOURCE, and a brief overview of CCSP, ICWP and NOW/COMP waivers.
Date: Wednesday, September 11th, 2025
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/2st4yvs2
Flyer Link: https://tinyurl.com/3skfhhsf
Webinar: Sifting Through Your Parental Rights
Provides basic information about parental rights under IDEA, including confidentiality, notice, consent, surrogate parents, free and appropriate public education (FAPE), least restrictive environment (LRE), evaluations and dispute resolution methods such as mediation and due process.
Date: Wednesday, September 11th, 2025
Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/5n6c9dkz
Flyer Link: https://tinyurl.com/4xzznkmj
Webinar: What A Great IDEA!
An Overview of Special Education for Parents and Families
Understand the basic components of Special Education and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This course will explain how the process of special education works, including Child Find, Response to Intervention (RTI) and Student Support Teams; making a referral; what to expect from an evaluation; how to prepare for an Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting and how to resolve disputes.
Date: Tuesday, September 16th, 2025
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/45kvw9vu
Flyer Link: https://tinyurl.com/4n3hcrjp
Webinar: Georgia's Home and Community-Based Waivers (NOW/COMP)
This course will include an overview of Georgia’s Medicaid waivers, and will explore specifically the NOW/COMP waivers. You will learn about the eligibility requirements, how to apply, the services covered, and what happens once your child/young adult’s NOW/COMP waiver is funded. You will also be provided some tips and suggestions on how Parent to Parent of Georgia can help you navigate this process.
Date: Tuesday, September 16th, 2025
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/y4nzbs9u
Flyer Link: https://tinyurl.com/mth6tax9
Webinar: Peace, Love, Harmony...and the IFSP/IEP?
Learn how to use effective communication skills to develop a partnership with your child's IEP/IFSP team. Get tips for preparing for school meetings and how to be an effective member of the team.
Date: Monday, September 22nd, 2025
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/3wcmes4m
Flyer Link: https://tinyurl.com/2vnjsy85
Webinar: Georgia Medicaid Basics and the Katie Beckett Deeming Waiver
Learn about Medicaid programs, services and how to qualify. The course will include detailed information about the Katie Beckett Deeming Waiver, how to apply, eligibility requirements, tips on the application process and information on appealing denials.
Date: Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/mrfcnw3b
Flyer Link: https://tinyurl.com/yueavkkh