Find out what's happening during April! Here are some events that may be of interest to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

My Tech for All Technology Training – Cooking Tips and Recipes Online

April 3, 2025 from 10:00am - 11:30am

Cooking apps are a tool for improving eating habits. They provide access to recipes, meal planning, and personalized help. Learn how cooking apps can help you eat better with easy recipes, personalized advice, step-by-step help, tracking your portions, and trying new things. 

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAlc-uuqTgpHtQkLN0MZ7YcwECfhaO9J5gI#/registration 

Find more upcoming webinars: https://mytechforall.com/georgia/  

Uniting for Change: Community Strong

April 7, 21, & 28, 2025 from 4:00pm – 5:00pm

Community Strong, led by self-advocates for self-advocates, is a weekly Zoom gathering about having fun and spending time with each other!

Register here: https://www.uniting4change.org/event-details/community-strong-2025-04-07-16-00 

Find more upcoming gatherings here: https://www.uniting4change.org/calendar

FOCUS of Georgia: Sip and Share Virtual Meet-up

April 11, 2025 from 8:00pm to 9:00pm

Support Groups, also called Share Groups, are the backbone of FOCUS, the first program ever offered. Share Groups meet monthly (September to May) in several different locations around metro Atlanta so parents can meet other parents and share tips, fears, and joys. Parent volunteers facilitate the groups, keeping them positive, constructive, and uplifting. This is a virtual share group and conducted through Zoom. 

To attend, you must be a parent/caregiver of a child/young adult with a physical and/or developmental disability, including rare genetic syndromes, cerebral palsy, autism, and Down syndrome. Learn more at https://focus-ga.org/event/sip-share-group-3/2025-04-11/.

On the day the Share Group meets, login using this Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82248779045?pwd=eTRDdSsxZEhLR3k3dERzb1FUdkI1Zz09#success 

Uniting for Change: Statewide Area Network Meeting 

April 22, 2025, 10:00am – 12:00 pm via Zoom

Read the announcement: https://conta.cc/4kWw7hP

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/U59H9zsER9eDeu4Lw0vwkw

Parent 2 Parent: Wills and Trusts

April 29, 2025, 6:30pm – 7:30pm via Zoom

Planning for the future of your child with a disability can feel overwhelming. Join this meeting to learn how to protect benefits, ensure financial security, and create a plan.

To register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fAegCeNyTi-YDfrI-73WQw#/registration 

Questions? Contact Sitara Nayak at or 800-229-2038.

Find out what's happening in March! Here are some events that may be of interest to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. 

GCDD Virtual Town Hall Meetings
March 11, 2025 and March 20, 2025

These virtual meetings will take place to get participants to provide feedback regarding GCDD’s Five-Year Strategic Plan for 2027-3031. Register for for meeting:

• Tuesday, March 11, 2025 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/BLLvC6EETtC2Bn7Y7lZD_A
• Thursday, March 20, 2025 from 1:00pm to 2:30pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/mDv34Rz8SCKbvqBaMwDmLA

Parent2Parent (P2P)
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 from 11:00am to 12:00pm

Virtual training: Crossing the Medical Bridge Transition to Adult Healthcare for Children and Youth 

The Emory Down Syndrome Parent & Caregiver Research Symposium
Saturday, March 8, 2025 from 8:00am to 5:00pm

Location: The Emory Conference Center, 1615 Clifton Road, North East Atlanta, GA, 30329 (map)

For more info: https://med.emory.edu/departments/human-genetics/research/down-syndrome/2025_conference.html

Focus of Georgia - Saturday Respite
Friday, March 8, 2025 from 10:00am to 2:00pm

You deserve a break today!  Enjoy a few hours to run errands, lunch with a friend, or take a nap! A nurse is at each location to manage G-tube feedings, seizures, and other medical care. Caregivers at each location are knowledgeable and experienced in caring for children with special needs. The ratio of caregiver to child is 1:4, but community volunteers are often on hand to help and play. It’s a wonderful time for the children to enjoy free play, music, and extra attention from FOCUS caregivers and volunteers. Oh, and the parents enjoy the break! 

Register here: https://focus-ga.org/event/extra-special-saturday-respite-9/

Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta: Dad's Night Out Athens!
Friday, March 14, 2025 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm

Location: Terrapin Brewery, 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, 30607 (map)

To register: Complete a RSVP

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