Attend one of DBHDD’s Public Forums on services for people with I/DD ...

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DBHDD's Division of Developmental Disabilities is hosting a series of five public forums to collect feedback from families on services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).

Don’t miss this opportunity to meet the DBHDD Division Director, Mr. Ron Wakefield, and his team and to participate in a focused discussion on the direction of services for individuals with I/DD in Georgia.

At this meeting you will:
  • Receive updates from DBHDD on services such as: New I/DD Connects online portal, NOW/COMP waiver services and planning list, supported employment, participant- direction service delivery model, crisis services, support coordination, and DBHDD regional field office operations.
  • Participate in a focused discussion with other families and provide your feedback on I/DD services.
  • Network with other families who share your experiences and concerns.
  • Use your lived experience to impact the future of I/DD services provided in Georgia.
Who should attend: 

Self -advocates and family members of individuals with developmental disabilities who are currently receiving services or are on the planning list for services with DBHDD’s Division of Developmental Disabilities.
 
Dates & Locations:
  • Sept 11, Mansour Center - Marietta 6:30 - 8:30 pm
  • Sept 17: Busbee Conference Center at Gwinnett Tech, Lawrenceville 6:30 - 8:30 pm 
  • Sept 23: Macon 6:30 - 8:30 pm 
  • Sept 25: Savannah 6:30 - 8:30 pm 
  • Oct 11: Online Forum Noon - 1pm

Please RSVP in Advance for the Public Forums  

For questions, contact the organizer at 888-512-5736 or rita@ritayoungassociates.com
 
Sponsored by the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities,
Division of Developmental Disabilities