Calendar of Events: June 2025

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

Embracing Possibility: Georgia's Disability Justice Journey

When: May 16, 2025 - June 16, 2026

Where: Tubman African American Museum, 310 Cherry St, Macon, GA 31201

Description: This exhibit, at the Tubman Museum in Macon, Georgia, is a powerful and immersive experience that explores the history and future of disability justice in Georgia and beyond. The exhibit is now open and runs through June of 2026. For tickets and museum hours, go to https://tubmanmuseum.com.

Uniting for Change: Community Strong

When: Weekly on Mondays from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Where: Online via Zoom

Description: COMMUNITY STRONG, led by self-advocates for self-advocates, is a weekly Zoom gathering about having fun and spending time with each other!

Learn more about this event and get the Zoom link at https://www.uniting4change.org/event-details/community-strong-2025-06-02-16-00.

FOCUS Georgia: Camp Hollywood Summer Camp

When: June 2 - 11, 2025

Where: Alpharetta, Buckhead, Lawrenceville, Marietta, McDonough, and Peachtree City.

Description: FOCUS Georgia’s Camp Hollywood Summer Camp is coming to a community near you! Participating communities include Alpharetta, Buckhead, Lawrenceville, Marietta, McDonough, and Peachtree City beginning June 2 through July 11, 2025. 

For more information or to register your child: https://focus-ga.org/program/summer-day-camps/

FOCUS Georgia: Daddy Daughter Dance

When: June 7, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Where: Embry Hills UMC, 3304 Henderson Mill Road, Atlanta

Description: FOCUS Georgia is thrilled to invite you to a special, ballet-inspired event with DJ Rockin Wheels! Whether you’re a dad, grandpa, uncle, or special family friend, this is your time to shine as you join your little ballerina in an afternoon full of fun and twirls!  Moms, this is your chance to enjoy a peaceful moment, Netflix, and unwind—while we take care of the fun and frolics!

Learn more about the event at https://focus-ga.org/event/daddy-daughter-dance-4/.

Uniting for Change: Rise Up, Speak Out Workshop 

When: June 12, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Where: Online via Zoom 

Description: Self-advocates throughout the state of Georgia are invited along with their allies and supporters to join a workshop to learn about self-advocacy and why it is important.

Register for this event at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/oLXq98nyQTizgpMI6R2tAQ.

Uniting for Change: Statewide Area Network Meeting

When: June 17, 2025, 10:00 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Where: Online via Zoom 

Description: All self-advocates with their allies and supporters are invited. They will start the meeting together and then break-out into Local Area Networks to continue reviewing Uniting for Change's priorities and next steps for each area.

Register for this event at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/zSAzGQupTma8oTuUlLTfFQ.

Uniting for Change: Community Strong

When: June 23, 2025, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Where: Online via Zoom 

Description: COMMUNITY STRONG, led by self-advocates for self-advocates, is a weekly ZOOM gathering about having fun and spending time with each other!

Register for the event at https://www.uniting4change.org/event-details/community-strong-2025-06-23-16-00.