"Conversations that Matter: Town Hall Meetings
School Transition to Adult Supports"
These meetings will provide a forum to discuss issues around transitioning young adults with disabilities from the school system to community living that includes employment and independent living. Please join other parents, professionals, legislators and self-advocates from around the state in a community discussion about services for people with disabilities in Georgia. In collaboration with a number of organizations and advocates in your community, the Unlock the Waiting Lists Campaign presents an educational event we know you will want to put on your calendar.
SPECIAL GUESTS WILL INCLUDE:
- Nancy O'Hara, Division Director for Georgia Department of Education
- Dr. Steve Hall, Director of the Office of Developmental Disabilities, Georgia Department of Human Resources
- Peggy Rosser or Carl McRae, Georgia Department of Labor
- Dave Blanchard, Director of the Unlock the Waiting List Campaign!
TOWN HALL DATES and LOCATIONS
October 29th, 7pm - 9pm - Decatur
Shamrock Middle School
3100 Mount Olive Drive
Decatur, GA 30033
For more information: Emily Severtson or 404-881-9777ext 205
Nov 5th, 6:30pm - 8:30pm - Savannah
Coastal Center for Developmental Services, Inc.
1249 Eisenhower Drive
Savannah, GA 31406
For more information: Mary Poncy or 912-272-2774
November 29th, 7pm - 9pm - Gwinnett
Oakland Meadow School
590 Old Snellville Hwy
Lawrenceville, GA 30045
For more information: Karen Addams or 770-736-1783
Dec 3rd, 6:30pm - 8:30pm Macon
Mulberry Street United Methodist Church
719 Mulberry Street
Macon, Georgia 31201
For more information: Nalini Isaac or 478-765-8716
January 7th, 7:00pm - 9:00pm - Athens
The Classic Center
For more information: Lynn Jones/Pam Moore or call Lynn at 706-461-8841
January 8th, 7:00-9:00 p.m. - North Fulton
Location to be Announced
For more information: Jennifer Carroll or 770-998-1703
OUR GENEROUS TOWN HALL SPONSORS:
Presenting Sponsor:
Gold Sponsor:
Bronze Sponsor:
Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission
The Arc of Georgia
Briggs & Associates
ResCare
Linda Wilson
