Below is a compiled list of FOCUSing at Home activities for you and your family to work through and enjoy. More activities and workshops will be added to this page as we continue to offer virtual programs to our families.
Virtual Workshops
Self-Care
Self-Care During COVID-19 with UGA School of Social Work-9/18/2020
Self-Care Workshop with the UGA School of Social Work- 5/20/2020
Finding Laughter in the Midst of Chaos with Tameche Brown- 5/15/2020
Special Education
Common IEP challenges, questions, and solutions during COVID-19 with Debbie Dobbs – 10/20/2020
Special Education Challenges During COVID-19 with Christy Calbos-7/28/2020
Special Education During School Closures with Christy Calbos – 4/1/2020
Ten Things to Know About IEPS with Christy Calbos – 3/20/2020
Transitioning
Guardianship: Get the Petition Ready with Heather Nadler – 5/29/2020
Guardianship: Pros & Cons with Heather Nadler – 4/16/2020
Java Joy Partnership-9/17/2020
How Caregivers Can Secure the Future Dependents with Pam Hoppe 7/21/2020
Turning 18 with Special Needs with Kim Martin – 3/26/2020
Unique Workshops for Special Needs Families
Katie Beckett and Special Needs Estate Planning Workshop with Dj Jeyaram- 9/26/2020
Planning for a Divorce with a Special Needs Child with Kim Martin-7/27/2020
Solutions to Bowel Management with Kathleen Hoff- 5/14/2020
COVID-19 in At-Risk Populations with Drs. Graham and Popler – 4/15/2020
Waivers & Government Programs
Social Security Basics with Anna Maki – 4/17/2020
Applying for Waivers like GAPP and KB with ACP – 6/26/2020
Medicaid Advocacy Training with Alyssa Green 6/19/2020
View the FOCUS activities to try at home
Week of May 18 – 22
Make It Monday – Time to Raise the Tent!
Tell Us Tuesday – How about a joke?!
Wiggle Wednesday – Time for those circus moves!
Thoughtful Thursday – What do you see??
FOCUS Friday – Time for some Circus Snacks!
Week of May 11 – 15
Make it Monday – Rock out to start your week!
Tell Us Tuesday – What’s your jam?
Wiggle Wednesday – Wiggle to the Music!
Thoughtful Thursday – How can music spread joy?
Week of May 4 – 8
Make it Monday – Let’s start our Treasure Hunt!
Tell Us Tuesday – How can you give back?
Wiggle Wednesday – Let’s search for some movement!
Thoughtful Thursday – Send some love with a message in a bottle!
FOCUS Friday – Let’s explore some snacks!
Week of April 27 – May 1
Make It Monday – All heroes need a costume
Tell Us Tuesday – What are your powers?
Wiggle Wednesday – Time for Super Wiggles
Thoughtful Thursday – Science is Super!
FOCUS Friday – We’re all heroes!
Week of April 20 – 24
Make It Monday – Get ready for your own Olympics!
Tell Us Tuesday – What is your favorite team?
Wiggle Wednesday – Wiggle with some swim moves!
Thoughtful Thursday – Awards Season!
FOCUS Friday – Show off your moves!
Week of April 13 – 17
Make It Monday – Show off your fort building skills!
Tell Us Tuesday – Experience the nature around you
Wiggle Wednesday – Camp Song Sing-Along!
Thoughtful Thursday – Why is camp special to you?
FOCUS Friday – Picnic Party!
Week of April 6 – 10
Make it Monday – Snack Time!
Tell Us Tuesday – Time for a sea shanty!
Wiggle Wednesday – Stretch like a starfish!
Thoughtful Thursday – Let’s do our part
FOCUS Friday – Aquarium Time!
Week of March 30 – April 3
Make It Monday – Add Some Color!
Tell Us Tuesday – Let us know what you love!
Wiggle Wednesday – Color-coded moving!
Thoughtful Thursday – Listen for the colors!
FOCUS Friday – FOCUS on Fashion!
Week of March 23 – 27
Make It Monday – Nature Walk Animal
Tell Us Tuesday – Interview Your Favorite Animal
Wiggle Wednesday – Get Moving with Animal Yoga
Thoughtful Thursday – Take a look at some live animals!
FOCUS Friday – It’s Game Night!