Parent to Parent of Georgia

08/27/2026

Visit our Roadmap to Success for Self-Determination and Self-Advocacy resources!
https://www.p2pga.org/roadmap/advocacy/self-advocacy/

08/27/2026

📅 Save the Date!

The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) is hosting its 2026 Candidate Forum on Thursday, September 17 at 6:00pm.

This virtual event gives candidates for public office the opportunity to discuss issues that matter most to Georgia's disability community, including:

✅ Affordable Health Care
✅ Gainful Employment
✅ Educational Opportunities
✅ Voting Access
✅ And more

Candidates invited to participate include:
• Governor
• Lieutenant Governor
• Secretary of State
• Insurance Commissioner
• Attorney General
• Labor Commissioner
• State Superintendent of Schools
• U.S. Senator for Georgia

Stay tuned for registration details from GCDD. This is a great opportunity to learn where candidates stand on issues that impact people with disabilities, their families, and advocates across Georgia.

08/26/2026

🎓 Calling all youth & young adults!

Join us for a FREE virtual workshop:
WAZE to Adulthood: A Training ONLY for Students

🗓 Thursday, September 3, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

This interactive session will help you explore your future by learning about:
✨ Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE)
✨ Different job options and career paths
✨ Organizations in Georgia that can support your goals

Start building your path toward independence and success! 💼🌟

📌 Registration required
🔗 Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/2pndp9zm

08/26/2026

This is tonight! Register now! You don’t want to miss this!!

📢 Register today!

Join Georgia's DD Network today, Wednesday, August 26 at 6:00 PM for an informational webinar on the U.S. Department of Justice's recent memorandum interpreting Olmstead v. L.C. Learn what this could mean for disability rights and community integration and submit your questions during registration.

Register now:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lcGGyZg8Q4iRoiqE3jREHQ #/registration

08/25/2026

🎓 Planning for life after high school starts now!

Join us for a FREE virtual workshop for parents: WAZE to Adulthood: A Training for Parents

🗓 Thursday, August 27, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

This interactive session will focus on helping you prepare your child for the future by exploring:
✔️ Independent living
✔️ Employment & vocational rehabilitation
✔️ Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE)
✔️ Pathways to independence

Gain valuable tools, resources, and strategies to support your youth/young adult’s transition into adulthood.

📌 Registration required
🔗 Sign up today: https://tinyurl.com/yssj8hk6

08/24/2026

🤟 ASL Playdate at Jumping World Kennesaw!

Families are invited for a morning of fun, connection, and learning ASL together! 💙 Parent to Parent of Georgia is proud to sponsor admission for 25 children who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have other special needs.

📅 Saturday, August 29, 2026
⏰ 10:00–11:30 AM
📍 Jumping World Kennesaw
4200 Wade Green Rd NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144

🧦 Please bring socks or plan to purchase them when you arrive.

Reservations are required. Contact Azucena Rodriguez by text at (706) 459-4879 or email [email protected] to reserve your spot.

We’re excited to support opportunities where children and families can play, learn, connect, and grow together! 🤟💚

08/24/2026

August is Neurosurgery Awareness Month 🧠💙

For many individuals with disabilities and special health care needs, neurosurgical care can be an important part of their health journey. This month, we recognize the individuals and families navigating diagnoses, treatments, surgeries, and recovery—as well as the professionals who provide their care.

At Parent to Parent of Georgia, we're here to help families find information, resources, and connection throughout their journey.

🔗 Explore resources and support at www.p2pga.org

08/24/2026

📅 Mark Your Calendar!

We have several opportunities coming up to learn, connect, and find support with Parent to Parent of Georgia! 💙💚

Join us for upcoming virtual trainings and support group meetings covering topics and experiences important to Georgia families of children and youth with disabilities. Whether you’re looking for helpful information or a chance to connect with other families, we hope you’ll join us!

📌 Check out the dates and details below, or visit https://tinyurl.com/499v2kwu to view our full calendar of upcoming events.

Please share with a family who may benefit!

08/22/2026

Want to know more about MTSS? Visit our Roadmap to Success at https://www.p2pga.org/roadmap/education/multi-tiered-system-of-supports-mtss/