September-November 2002 August COMMUNITY CALENDAR 29 Georgia Alliance on Staffing Solutions Conference: Staffing Crisis, Staffing Solutions, Atlanta, Georgia, Loudermilk Center, 8:00 AM-3:30 PM A forum highlighting national, state, and local staffing initiatives for long-term care and community support. For details call Sheryl Schramm at (404) 463-3220. 30 Info Sessions: Medicaid and Peachcare Changes, Albany, Civic Center Arena , 9-11 AM Healthcare providers are invited to attend a free information session introducing the Georgia Health Partnership and a number of changes to the way Peachcare and Medicaid claims are submitted, processed, and paid. Register by email at providerrsvp@acs-inc.com, by fax (770) 570-3399 or phone (866) 322-4260. 30 Info Sessions: Medicaid and Peachcare Changes, Tifton Conference Center, 3-5 PM, see above. September 4 Info Sessions: Medicaid and Peachcare Changes, Columbus, River Center-Bill Heard Theatre, 9-11 AM, For details, see August 30. 5 Info Sessions: Medicaid and Peachcare Changes, Atlanta, Marriott Marquis, 9-11AM, see August 30. 8 Statewide Meeting of Blind and Visually Impaired Consumers and other Interested Parties, 214 Drayton Street, Savannah, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM. For accommodations, contact Kay McGill at 404-638-0376. 10 Primary Runoff Election, find your candidates at http://www.vote-smart.org 11 National MS Teleconference with Neurologist Ben Thrower, MD, medical director of the MS Center at the Shepherd Center will lead a free, nationwide teleconference covering multiple sclerosis issues. To register call (800) 938-1912. 12 National MS Teleconference, see above. 12-14 34th Annual Epilepsy Foundation Conference, New Orleans, LA. More information available at http://efa.org/aboutus/conference.html 17-18 Communicate, Collaborate, and Cooperate: 2002 Georgia Conference on Service and Volunteerism, Macon Centreplex, Macon. Showcase, connect and replicate service and volunteer programs that work. Contact (800) 359-4663 ext. 6843 for details. 17-19 Charting the Course: First Conference of the CDC's National Center on Birth and Developmental Disabilities, Atlanta, Grand Hyatt Hotel, Contact Janis Videtto JVidetto@cdc.gov or http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/conference.htm Defects (770)488-7150 or 18-22 Alternatives 2002: BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS: Strengthening Networks & Taking Action Together, Hyatt Regency, Atlanta. Alternatives represents a unique opportunity for mental health consumers/survivors/ex-patients to learn, grow, and network with others who share similar experiences. For more information (800) 776-1286 or http://www.horizonmeetings.com/Alternatives2002.htm 1822 National Association for County Community and Economic Development (NACCED)27th Annual Conference: Putting the Pieces Together White Plains, NY. Valuable educational, organizational, and networking opportunities to a diverse range of housing, community, and economic development professionals from the public and private sectors. Call (202) 8571173 or visit the NACCED Web site at http://nacced.org/ 20-21 HP2010 Chapter 6 National Forum, Hyatt Regency, Atlanta Hosted by the Disability and Health Team of the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, CDC. This national forum will present the current state of knowledge and identify commitments to strategies to achieve the Healthy People 2010 health promotion and community integration objectives for people with disabilities. For registration information contact Jewel Cripe at 202/331-2000 or jcripe@courtesyassoc.com 20-22 Special Olympics of Georgia: 2002 Leadership Conference, Duluth, Gwinnett Place Marriott. Contact Dawn (770) 414-9390 x120 or dawnwright@specialolympicsga.org 22-23 The First Annual Leadership Conference: Making it Personal: Strategies for Person-Centered Solutions, Crowne Plaza Atlanta Buckhead. The future focus of human service agencies will be to build and expand personal and reciprocal relationships in the local community -- for people with disabilities, their families, volunteers and employees. Learn about the core practices that guide organization quality, excellence and success. Register on line http://www.thecouncil.org/conferences/leadershipf02reg.html or for more information Cherjordin@aol.com. 24 Sixth Annual FODAC (Friends of Disabled Adults and Children, Too) Golf Tournament, Rivermont Golf Club, Contact info@magnoliagolfgroup.com for details. 26 Financial Planning for the Future of Your Child with Special Needs, 200 Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, 7 PM, Contact Linda at 770-612-6313 26-27 Georgia ARC Network Pre-Legislative Conference, Macon, Holiday Inn Conference Center. Scholarships available for consumers and their families. Contact Kamini at 404-634-5512 for more information. 28 Quality of Life Candidates Forum for Governor and Lt. Governor, Macon State College, Student Center, Macon, 1-3 PM. Bring your lunch and picnic by the lake at noon, enjoy free beverages, visit with exhibitors. Then stay for Q&A with the candidates, moderated by Myrna Moore. Call (877) 434-6609 or email partin@alltel.net for directions or accommodations. Visit http://www.qualityoflifevoter.org for details. 27-29 Shepherd Center Community Camping Trip for people with in Elberton, GA. Contact (404) 350-7790. disabilities at Russell State Park 28 IN'OUR VOICES: an original theatrical production incorporating personal stories and experiences of residents of Annandale Village. 7 PM., 750 Glenwood Avenue, Atlanta. Call 404.221.1270, ext. 204 to reserve your tickets. October 1 Financial Planning for the Future of Your Child with Special Needs, 200 Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, 7 PM, Contact Linda at 770-612-6313 3-5 World Congress and Exposition on Disabilities will take place in Orlando, Florida at the Orange County Convention Center. Call (877) 923-3976 or visit http://www.wcdexpo.com for details. 7-9 Bridge to the Future: 5th Annual Conference of the Georgia Association o of Community Service Boards, St. Simon's Island. Comprehensive training and networking opportunities for professionals and advocates working for accountable mental health, developmental disability, and addictive diseases services. Call (678) 222-4242 or fax (404) 249-8831 for more information. 10-11 Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities Quarterly Council Meeting, Tifton. For more information visit http://www.gcdd.org/about/index.html or call (888) ASK-GCDD or TDD (404) 657-2133. 10-13 National Organization of Rare Disorders (NORD) Annual Conference, Crystal City, Virginia. Call (203) 746-6518 or email dbolton@rarediseases. org for details. 17-19 14th Annual Children and Aduls with Attention Deficit Disorder (CHADD) Conference on ADHD, Miami Beach, Florida. Call (800) 233-4050 for more information. 19-21 2002 People First Conference Hang Ten: Power, Choice and Freedom, Jeckyll Island, Clarion Resort Bucaneer. For more information call (706) 542-2418 or email jmanders @arches.uga.edu 23-27 Association of Late Deafened Adults Conference : Smooth Sailing with ALDA, Sheraton World Resort, Orlando, Florida. For registration information or other details contact Robin Titterington, via fax at 404-284-6862, e-mail Robinjt@mindspring.com or http://www.alda.org. 31-November 2 SE Regional Conference on Downs Syndrome and Developmental Disabilities, Atlanta, Renaissance Waverly Hotel, Contact Janice at (770) 956-8511 or jnodvin@mayinstitute.org Save the Date The Assistive Technology Industry Association hosts its 2003 Conference showcasing excellence in assistive technology January 15-18 at the Radisson Hotel Orlando. There will be over 50 presentations offered by leading professionals in the industry, and exhibit hall, demonstrations, computer labs and more. Visit http://www.ATIA.org or call (877) 687-2842 for more information. Southern Immersion Learning about Self-Determination will be held January 17-20, 2003 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Learning will focus on two strands: 1) introduction to the concepts and principles of self-determination, and 2) systems change issues in-depth. For more information contact pcarver@chartermi.net Adapted Snow Ski Trip offered by the Shepherd Center and SkiMore Tours January 30-February 4, 2003 in Breckenridge, Colorado. Trip includes private adaptive ski lessons, airfare, equipment, lift tickets, accommodations, and transfers. Call (404) 350-7797 or visit http://www.skimoretours.com If your organization is sponsoring or hosting a statewide disability event, please call or email Danielle Doughman at (404)657-2125 ddoughman@dhr.state.ga.us. To be included in the next calendar, entries must be received no later than the 15th of each month. GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES Two Peachtree Street Eighth Floor Ste 210 Atlanta, GA 30303