Saturday, January 29th 2022
8:00AM-12:30PM
Oak Grove United Methodist Church | 1722 Oak Grove Rd, Decatur
Presenting Sponsors
Workshop Agenda
9:00AM – Session 1
- Moving Up – Transition at age 3 with Kathryn Marous, Regional Coordinator at Parent to Parent of Georgia
- How to Create an Effective IEP with Christy Calbos, Special Education Attorney at Calbos Law Firm
- COVID & Kids- Health, Learning & Behavior with Dr. Leslie Rubin, Developmental Pediatric Specialist at The Rubin Center for Autism and Developmental Pediatrics
- Identifying and Managing Behavior Problems and the School Discipline Process with Debbie Dobbs, Educational Consultant & Child Advocate at Debbie Dobbs Advocacy, LLC
10:00AM – Session 2
- Equipment for Everyday with Rhonda Keen, Physical Therapist, Seating and Mobility Clinic, CHOA
- Sex Talks: Sexuality during Adolescence with Dave Nelson, Executive Administrative Director & Drica Dennis, Associate Counselor at Threshold Community Program
- Guardianship with Laura Akins Smith , Associate at Nadler Biernath
- Creating Job Opportunities for your Child with Jackie Moore, Founder of Jordyn’s Summer Shirt Project
11:00AM- Session 3
- How to help your child with sensory processing difficulties at home with Hannah Cordill, Pediatric Occupational Therapist at Chatterbox, Inc
- Integrated Sensory Spaces and Custom Modifications with Julie Abram, Chief Administrator Officer & Stephanie Burns, Chief Communications Officer at Enabled Living
- Special Needs Trusts, Wills and All the Document to Secure Your Child’s Future with DJ Jeyaram, Founder of Jeyaram & Associates
- Big Picture Planning: Who will care for my disabled child after I am gone? with Rita Young, Private Consultant at Rita Young & Associates, LLC
Recorded Sessions
- Katie Beckett 101 & Beyond with Debbie Dobbs, Educational Consultant & Child Advocate at Debbie Dobbs Advocacy, LLC
- Female Puberty, Periods & Privates with Dr. Nancy Sokkary, Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecologist at CHOA
- Now and Comp Waiver Basics with Diana Dagtekin, Private Consultant with Fifty-Two Communities, LLC.
Exhibitors
Nadler Biernath LLC | assists families with their Estate Planning involving those with special needs matters as well as helping with Guardianship and Conservatorship.
Jacob’s Ladder Neurodevelopmental School and Therapy Center | Our MISSION:1) to believe in the potential that lies within every student and their family, 2) to express that belief through our Interpersonal Whole-Brain Model of Care delivered within a framework of Hope, Truth, and Love, and to encourage and empower the global special needs community through research, training, certification, and licensure. Our mission is clear and our promise is steadfast. We believe that every brain is capable of new growth and change, no matter the condition or diagnosis. We know that the brain can change based on the input and stimulation it receives. Our job is to provide that intense interaction and stimulation – daily and consistently.
Java Joy Atlanta | Java Joy is a nonprofit mobile coffee cart that employs adults with developmental disabilities to serve coffee and create moments of unmatched joy.
FOCUS | Our mission is to embrace and equip families of children with disabilities to make everyday life better.
Deonte’ Bolden Author of Differently Abled | An amazing book titled Differently Abled which is a children’s empowerment book about 4 children with disabilities who go on this journey of self discovery, confidence, self-love, empowerment, and know that they are different because they make a difference.
The Kyle Pease Foundation | To improve the lives of disabled individuals through endurance sports. The Kyle Pease Foundation provides individuals the ability to participate in 5K’s all the way to Ironmans. We provide the equipment and volunteers at no charge to the athletes and their families.
Parent to Parent of Georgia | We support Georgia families and individuals impacted by disabilities or special health care needs. We cover the entire state of Ga. Our Vision is to be the source of choice for support, information, education, and leadership development for Georgians with disabilities or special health care needs, ages birth to 26, and their families.
Spectrum Autism Support Group | Spectrum provides support, education and resources for individuals and families impacted by autism.
Parent support groups, day camps and overnight camps, social skills groups, drama club, technology club, respite, family events and community education and training are offered for all age and ability.
DeKalb County Board of Health | Children’s Medical Services provides the following services to families: care coordination, assistance with specialty care , medication, equipment and medical supplies.
McKenna Farms Therapy Services | McKenna Farms Therapy Services is a non-profit 501c(3) organization that provides speech, physical and occupational therapy to individuals with spcial needs. We offer services in several settings: clinical, aquatic, and through the utilization of equine movement in hippotherapy. We also offer Therapeutic Riding and have our own Equestrian Team. Feel free to also check out our Camps during the Summer!
Pamela Hoppe, SpecialCare Planner, MassMutual SpecialCare | SpecialCare is a program developed by MassMutual that provides access to information and resources to families with dependents, of any age, who have special needs. As a MassMutual Special Care Planner, I specifically help families: Access local organizations and advocacy groups, Protect future eligibility for government benefits, Create a Life Care Plan*, Understand the financial and legal issues in special needs planning, including special needs trusts, Determine how much money is needed to provide for lifetime quality care. Preparing now can help ensure your loved one’s quality of life continues, even long after their caregiver is no longer able to care for them
Axess Health Solutions | Home Health and GAPP services
GHI Life Sharing | We have been providing families assistance with in home personal supports to children with special needs for approximately 6 years. We provide these service with no out of pocket expense to the families. If your child has Medicaid, between the ages of 5 and 21, and diagnosed with a medical fragile diagnoses we can help, by giving them supports such as bathing, feeding, dressing, and transfers.
ReClif, LLC | ReClif is a fitness based therapy center that offers Special Fit, Fit Light, Interactive Metronome, Therapeutic Yoga, and RPM Spelling to those that need one on one support for purposeful movement.
Debbie Dobbs Advocacy, LLC | provides families assistance with applying for the Katie Beckett Medicaid Waiver and gives guidance to other forms of funding and resources. We also provide Special Education Advocacy services for children in the public school system.
Perfect Harmony Health + The George Center Foundation | Perfect Harmony Health (formerly The George Center Foundation) provides neurologic music therapy services to connect the brain, compose the mind, and synchronize the body. We use innovative practices to effect change during individual therapy in cognitive and executive functioning, social-emotional domain, gross and fine motor, & speech skills as well as provide group and community programming focused in the arts!
Lekotek of Georgia, Inc. | Adapted toys and technology
Precision Healthcare Solutions | Daily living assistance for children and young adults ages 1 to 21 who have physical or cognitive developmental delays, traumatic brain injury, medically fragile, or handicapped. We provide these services through the Georgia Pediatric Program.
Nomis Cares | We provide a variety of services for special needs families. Our services include Medication Management, assistance with daily living activities, live-in care, post-operation care, and coordination of care with Private Physicians
GiGi’s Playhouse Atlanta | GiGi’s Playhouse is a Down syndrome achievement center that provides FREE educational, therapeutic and social services to individuals with Down syndrome and their families. Our mission is to change the way the world views Down syndrome and provide a global message of Acceptance for ALL
Fifity-Two Communities, LLC | I provide Community Guide Services to individuals who are Participant Directing their Waiver services. I help find them services and resources, assist families with becoming brokers of their own services, as well as provide in-home training to new staff.
Jeyaram & Associates, P.C. | Special Needs Trusts and Wills- Guardianship- Katie Beckett Appeals- NOW/COMP Appeals
Judah’s House/The LOT Financial | Judah’s House Inc (501c3) provides educational consulting, advocacy, scholarships for special needs families, and provides area resource information. The LOT provides financial services such as Tax Preparation for special needs families (targeting their unique deduction and credit possibilities to maximize their returns) and Small Business Consulting (educating and informing small businesses how they can benefit from hiring people with disabilities).
HOPE Street, Inc. | Educational Advocacy, Educational Planning., Program Supervision and Management, Enrichment Services, Networking & Research, Launching a fully inclusive high school in Fall 2022