Candice Lange

First time home-buyers with disabilities loan assistance program provided by the Department of Community Affairs (404-679-4940) and "Georgia Dream" lenders.

Also individuals can contact the "Georgia Dream" lenders and share your property information for sale.

Ask if your financial institution can help you with a "Georgia Dream" loan. If they can't call 1-800-359-HOME(4663) and they will put you in contact with someone who will.

Recently I was asked about the first transition meeting to PreK/Kindergarten and I thought you might also be interested in some of the things I have learned along the way or my experience. There is so much more information than this but already it is long and hopefully not overwhelming.

Please add your comments on how you made your meetings and IEP documents successful.

The Georgia Parent Leadership Coalition (PLC) is a collaborative effort between 10 organizations representing families of children and adults with disabilities in Georgia. The Coalition is focused on building, supporting and strengthening parent leaders across the state by creating local Navigator Teams. The structure of local teams will differ based on the needs of the community and the available existing resources and supports. The PLC has chosen Gwinnett County to be the first metro county to build a Navigator Team.

Paraprofessionals needed for school year 2007-2008

North Gwinnett High School
Special Education Department
Please contact Jennifer Crotts at 770-271-5181
Hours are 7am - 3pm.

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Parent to Parent of Georgia's Employment Opportunity

Are you a parent or family member of a child with a disability or a professional interested in working with families? Are you looking for part-time work, a casual working environment, where you can help families access support and resources while expanding your own knowledge? If so, Parent to Parent needs you as a Coordinator in our Atlanta area office (Chamblee).

The primary responsibilities of Coordinators include matching parents for one-on-one emotional support, handling information requests from families and professionals, and representing Parent to Parent at meetings and conferences.

Requirements:

· Experience with disabilities or health care needs
· College degree
· Good written and oral communication skills (preference given to candidates fluent in Spanish)
· Basic computer skills

Part-time position available, 20 hours a week. Coordinators work 4 days a week, but must be able to attend occasional evening and weekend support groups or workshops (on average, 1 or 2 times per month).

Send resume by mail or fax to Parent to Parent of Georgia, 3805 Presidential Parkway, Suite 207, Atlanta, Georgia 30340. Fax: 770-458-4091. Email resumes to info@parenttoparentofga.org - No phone calls please.

For more information about Parent to Parent, check our web site at: www.parenttoparentofga.org (EOE)

Learning Abled Kids

http://www.LearningAbledKids.com/

A website that provides resources, information, and support for parents homeschooling children with learning difficulties. Learning Abled Kids helps you teach your child with ADD, ADHD, Autism, Asperger's, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia,
Dyscalculia, Executive Function issues, Processing problems, or other
learning difficulties.

http://www.learningabledkids.com/home_school_info/AboutUs.htm

Dear Friends:

On behalf of the 15 Presidentially-appointed Council Members, I would
like to invite you and your staff to attend the Atlanta Quarterly
Meeting of the National Council on Disability (NCD). The Council Meeting
will take place at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Buckhead in Atlanta, Georgia
on Monday, April 16 and Tuesday, April 17, 2007, from 10:00 a.m. until
12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday and 9:00 a.m. to
12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. These events are
free of charge and open to the public.

NCD is an independent federal agency making recommendations to the
President and Congress to enhance the quality of life for all Americans
with disabilities and their families. We believe it is vital that NCD
hears from disability communities around the country on what works and
what does not for people with disabilities. We are delighted to have the
opportunity to visit Atlanta and learn first hand about the experiences
of people with disabilities from Georgia. Please save the date and do
not miss this opportunity to meet NCD board members and staff and offer
your comments during the public comment sessions.

We are also having a special reception at the hotel for the disability
community on Monday evening from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. This reception
will provide anothe r great opportunity for us to meet you and hear your
thoughts on the future. For more information, please contact NCD's
Director of Communications Mark S. Quigley at mquigley@ncd.gov or by
telephone at 202-272-2004 (V), (202) 272-2074 (TTY).

Sincerely,

John R. Vaughn
Chairperson

Gwinnett Council
www.ldag.org

Contact: Sarah Davis, 770-995-1599 sarahldavis@charter.net

Meetings (see calendar of events for dates & events or above website)
Media Center Lecture Hall of Greater Atlanta Christan School
1575 Indian Trail Road
Norcross, GA

LINDAMOOD-BELL
Learn about programs for reading, spelling and comprehension.

Gwinnett County Learning Center
3400 McClure Bridge Road
Building C, Suite A
Duluth, GA 30096
770-476-7177
http://www.lindamoodbell.com/learningcenters/gwinnett.html