This meeting is facilitated by trained parent volunteers. Parents share their ups and downs, helping each other find solutions and support. Please call 770-234-9111 or email [email protected] to RSVP and for reminders, directions, or further information. Location: To Be Announced

FAST Fins swim practice for registered swimmers

This informative and highly interactive workshop is designed to answer your questions! Allison Vrolijk will educate you about your rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in easy to understand terms, instruct you in IEP basics (how to write effective goals/objectives, what to consider when preparing for your child’s IEP meeting) and share…

Embry Hills United Methodist Church, 3304 Henderson Mill Rd, Chamblee, GA 30341. Kids play, parents take a break!  Reservations required, contact [email protected]

Guest Speaker: DJ Jeyaram Two Things Every Special Needs Parent Should Know: 1.How to Win A Katie Beckett Appeal. Presentation on how to appeal a Katie Beckett Denial, do you need a lawyer? How to prepare and what to expect. 2.Protecting Benefits with Special Needs Trusts. Basics on what a special needs trust is and…

Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St, Alpharetta, GA 30009. Kids play, parents take a break!  Reservations required, contact [email protected]

PeachTree City United Methodist Church, 225 Robinson Rd, Peachtree City, GA 30269. Kids play, parents take a break!  Reservations required, contact [email protected]

Families with children and other dependents with special needs, no matter what the age or disability, face many serious questions about how to best prepare for their future well-being.  This workshop addresses such critical issues as protecting government benefit eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), creating Special Needs Trusts and the importance of a Will.…

FOCUS + Fragile Kids, 3825 Presidential Parkway, Suite 103, Atlanta, Ga. Mark E. Biernath and Heather Nadler will discuss pros and cons to obtaining guardianship for your child. RSVP [email protected] or contact the FOCUS Office at 770-234-9111

FOCUS + Fragile Kids, 3825 Presidential Parkway, Suite 103.  Meghan Tracewski will be discussing the difficult plannig  for your child with complex needs. RSVP FOCUS Office 770-234-9111 or [email protected]

FOCUS Families gather at Six Flags for fun and friendship! Ticket information for families only by calling 770-234-9111 or emailing [email protected]

Join our Gwinnett Share Group for Picnic in the Park. Join us on Tuesday, May 9 at 6:00 pm at Ronald Reagan Park for a kick off to summer picnic. - RSVP by Fri. May 5 and tell us how many will be attending and what side you will be bringing to share with everyone.…