Please contact the below events to confirm times and dates.
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Free Museum Days and Special Events - Nationwide/GA
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/
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EP LiveOnline - Variety of Ongoing Seminars on Special Needs
A joint venture of Exceptional Parent Magazine and Vemics, Inc. is proud to announce a new series of interactive online seminars specifically for Military Medical Personnel, Civilian Health Care Professionals, Families and Caregivers.
CME Category 1 Accreditation for physicians only: Provided at no cost
to participants who qualify. To register, click http://www.epliveonline.org/military-prglist.html.
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Atlanta Quarterly Meeting of the National Council on Disability (NCD)
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.
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).
John R. Vaughn
Chairperson
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ART Contest
People with epilepsy can submit art to Expressions of Courage contest. This is a yearly ongoing contest. More information can be found at expressionsofcourage.com.
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Agape "Drop & Shop"
December, Saturday 10-2pm TBA
For more information call the Special Needs Ministry at 770-995-9055 ext. 777 or
email agape@northmetro.net.
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Special Time with Santa
Stonemill Church, 855 Northbrook Parkway, Suwanee, GA 30024
ASA-GGC seeks to create a safe and friendly atmosphere for children on the spectrum to visit with Santa without the pressure of long lines and crowded malls.
Advance reservations are recommended to give each child enough time to be comfortable with their Santa visit.
Visits with Santa
Photographer on site
Sensory Room
Music Time by Music Therapy Services of Greater Atlanta
Refreshments
Crafts
Exhibit Area
Please call the ASA-GGC office at 770-904-4474 for reservations. For more information, please visit the ASA-GGC web site at www.asaga.com. Exhibit space available.
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Special Needs Consignment Sale
December, Duluth, Georgia
We will be accepting ALL kinds of adaptive equipment (therapy equipment, standers, wheelchairs, walkers, etc.) and resources (books, dvd's etc.) for a HUGE 4-day only sale. This event allows the families (or those consigning the equipment) to keep 70% of the sale price of what they sell.
Please pass this link: www.theconsignmentsale.com along to your list, asking them to forward it. We need parents, therapists, doctors, and advocates to help us get the word out about this. Net proceeds will go to Georgia Special Sportsmen.
Thank you,
Jessica Handwork
jessica@theaislinggroup.com
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Greater Georgia Chapter of The Autism Society of America - annual conference
Focused on providing current resources and information on autism and related disorders. The conference will feature presentations and workshops by top autism professionals, leading researchers and experts on various subjects related to education, resources, and intervention across the lifespan.
The Attendees
Each year the conference is oriented toward families, educators and autism professionals who are looking to find new or better ways to care for the individuals with autism in their lives. Further, the conference is oriented toward individuals with autism who are looking for resources which can help them reach their maximum potential. Past conference attendees were from a diverse group, including parents, grandparents, individuals with autism, educators, autism professionals, and students interested in pursuing a career in fields related to autism.
Location: Stonemill Church, 855 Northbrook Parkway, Suwanee, GA 30024
*Stonemill Church offers a beautiful, new, state-of-the-art conference venue. ASA-GGC has no religious affiliation.
Cindy Pike, Executive Director, Autism Society of America - Greater Georgia
770-904-4474
Please visit the ASA-GGC web site at www.asaga.com for more information.
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Autism Walk
April
Sign up now to be a part of Spectrum's team this year.
The goal this year is to raise $2 million!
To learn more about Autism Speaks go to www.autismspeaks.org
To sign up for the Atlanta Spectrum team go to http://www.walknowforautism.org/georgia and click to register, then for a team, and choose the Atlanta Spectrum Team. Denise Turner will again be the awesome team captain.
This is a great way to participate with our community in raising autism awareness and funds for research and development of programs for those with autism. And, order a Spectrum t-shirt as soon as possible! Last year everyone loved our tshirts! And, it helps us identify our team members and represent Spectrum:) Claire Dees
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Walk for Autism
Help raise autism awareness and funds to benefit Autism Speaks and The Marcus Institute equally.
Register at www.autismwalk.org/georgia or 404-419-4120.
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The Annual Special Mr. & Miss Gwinnett County Pageant
For more information visit www.specialmrandmissgwinnettcounty.com.
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FREE Carnival For school children with special needs
For Gwinnett County schools
Sponsored by:
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
1150 Cole Drive, Lilburn, GA
Located at the corner of Five Forks Trickum Road and Cole Drive, Next to Parkview High School
Petting Zoo Face Painting Pony Rides Mini Golf Moon Walk Fishing for Prizes
Clowns Relay Races Balloons Cupcake Walk And Many More Games
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Hebron Church Vacation Bible School with Special Needs Classes
202 Hebron Church Road
Dacula, GA 30019
Register: 770-962-3671
We will have three special needs classrooms for Bible school. They will be mild, moderate and medically fragile. However, a child can be in a mainstream class and if needed someone will be assigned to work with the child. The kids will enjoy moonwalks, a daily drama show, live music, stories, crafts and snacks.
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North Metro First Baptist Vacation Bible School
All children are welcome! Ages: turning 5 by September 1, 2007 through 5th grade.
To register for VBS online, go to www.northmetro.net
North Metro is located at 1026 Old Peachtree Rd NE, Lawrenceville, GA 30043.
For more information about the special needs ministry, call Mary Sams at 770-995-9055.
Also, the Second Monday of each month (unless otherwise specified), North Metro hosts Agape, a respite program for families of individuals with developmental disabilities. The Purpose of AGAPE is to provide rest and encouragement for families and a safe, Christian fellowship for individuals with special needs. Fun Christian fellowship for ages 5 through adult. Register by calling the Special Needs Ministry at 770-995-9055 ext. 777.
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Scholarship Pageant for “Dream House for Medically Fragile Children”
www.missamericandreampageant.com
Pageant Director, Jayne Madigan, 678-283-7178
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GAA Special Populations Cheerleading Camp
If you have any questions contact Joel Bagley 770/978-6060 Jkbagley1@cs.com
A Cheerleading Squad for Athletes with Special Needs!
Thunder All-Stars is now the home of a cheerleading squad for our friends with special needs. We are looking for both participants as well as volunteers to take part in this exciting journey.
· Co-ed squad for ages 8 and up
· No FEE! (there will be a charge for uniforms)
· Coached by a Recreational Therapist and Volunteers!
To register call Vicki at 770-977-9797
Please contact Angela Cremers (coach) if you have any further questions about this squad or if you are interested in private lessons/therapy. 404-502-8359
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PRYAA Special Needs INSPIRE Flag Football / Cheer Program
J. Derrick Hutchens
PRYAA INSPIRE Program Director
6555 Sugarloaf Parkway, Suite 307
PMB 123
Duluth, GA 30097
678-852-6793
specialneeds@pryaa.com
www.pryaa.com