FOCUS Recorded Workshops
FOCUS offers many free workshops/webinars throughout the year and an annual education conference. Our workshops are geared to the unique needs of children with disabilities. Check the calendar for upcoming workshops. Contact Jaide at [email protected] if you want to lead a workshop.
Medical
Gastrointestinal Problems in Children with Dr. Jose Garza
Puberty Questions/Considerations for Males with a Disability with Dr. Joey Low
Female Puberty, Periods & Privates with Dr. Nancy Sokkary
Overcoming Oral Health Challenges in Children with Disabilities with DDD Foundation
COVID Vaccine Information & Importance for Children with Disabilities with Dr. Georgina Peacock
Medically Complex Kids: Tips and Tricks for Coordinating Care with CHOA Social Workers
Special Education
Crafting Measurable Goals & Objectives with Advocate Heather Wright
Questions to Ask Your Child’s School to Encourage Their Progress with Anike
Q & A Session with a Georgia Special Education with Attorney Christy Calbos
How to Create a Great IEP with Christy Calbos, Esq
Special Needs Scholarship Program & School Optionswith Hannah Heck & Steven Quinn
Advocate in a Collaborative Manner with Debbie Dobbs
What is a Parent Mentor? & Resources They Can Share with Amy Ambrose
Identifying and Managing Behavior Problems and the School Discipline Process with Debbie Dobbs
How to Create an Effective IEP with Christy Calbos
Transitioning to Adulthood
Turning 18 in Adults with Disabilities: Obstacles and Opportunities with Kim Martin
Guardianship: Get the Petition Ready with Laura Akins Smith
Guardianship: Pros and Cons with Heather Nadler
Guardianship & Alternatives with Dj Jeyaram, Esq
Crossing the "Medical Bridge" Transition to Adult Healthcare with Lori Jackson
Frequently Asked Questions about Guardianship: Distinguishing Fact from Fiction with Kim Martin
Unique Workshops for Families of Children with Disabilities
Waivers & Government Programs
Social Security Basics with Anna Maki
What is GAPP (Georgia Pediatric Program) with Del Mar Healthcare
Navigating Ga Medicaid with Deanna Williams
Completing the NOW and COMP Waiver Application with Diana Dagtekin
Now and Comp Waiver Basics with Diana Dagtekin
Future Planning
Top Financial Planning Tips For Special Needs Families with Greg Corneille
What Happens When I am Gone? with Attorney Dj Jeyaram
Planning for a Child with a Disablity with Michael Kipniss
Estate Planning For A Child With A Disability: Beyond the Basics with Kim Martin
How Caregivers can Secure the Future of their Children with Disabilities with Pamela Hoppe
Disability Trusts, Wills and All the Document to Secure Your Child’s Future with DJ Jeyaram
If you are interested in hosting a educational workshop for parents of children with disabilities, email Jaide at [email protected]