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33rd Annual FOCUS Educational Conference

February 1, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 3:15 pm

The FOCUS Annual Education Conference is a wonderful day of information and networking. Learn from speakers who will address issues that parents of children with disabilities face daily; visit exhibitors from local agencies to discuss their services / products; and network with other parents (sometimes the best source of ideas!).

February 1, 2020
Oak Grove United Methodist Church
1722 Oak Grove Rd, Decatur, GA
8 am – 3:30 pm

Check-in and Exhibits begin at 8am

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Kathleen Platzman
“Behavior Happens Every Day”

Workshops

  • Maximizing Resources through BDI’s Empowers Programs – Anna Maki
  • IEP Cheat Sheet – Christy Calbos
  • Georgia STABLE 101 – Lynne Riley, State Treasurer
  • A Little about Letterboards – Every Voice Matters
  • Medical Cannabis in Georgia – Sebastien Cotte
  • Katie Beckett 101 and Beyond – Debbie Dobbs
  • The Why’s and How’s of Special Needs Trusts – Kim Martin, J.D. and Special Guest
  • We’ve Got Your Back: Strategies for Safe Lifting and Transfers – Dr. Niamh Tunney
  • Introduction to Augmentative Communication – Dr. Mickey Rosner
  • Managing the Chronic Stress of Raising a Special Needs Child – Debra McElhaney

View Descriptions of our Workshops

View Exhibitors

 

Registration required through the FOCUS Family Portal.  Registration is open until Wednesday, January 29th.

Not a FOCUS Family? Please complete a Family Intake

Professionals $50.  For registration email [email protected]

If you are interested in exhibiting, please email [email protected]

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Details

Date:
February 1, 2020
Time:
9:00 am - 3:15 pm
Cost:
$15 – $20

Organizer

Jaide Camacho
Phone
470-610-0828
Email
jaide@focus-ga.org

Venue

Oak Grove United Methodist Church
1722 Oak Grove Rd
Decatur, GA 30033
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