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Upcoming Events

Conversations that Matter
February 21, 2012 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Kennesaw

Meet with advocates and community leaders to start conversations around individuals with developmental disabilities and the justice system in their community.  The meetings will provide a forum to discuss current programs and practices in Georgia and your community.  An update will be provided on the NEW Georgia Crisis Teams.

For more information on each event, please click here.

Partners in Policymaking
March 23-25 and April 20-22, 2012
125 Clairemont Avenue, Suite 100, Decatur, GA 30030
Partners in Policymaking is an innovative leadership training opportunity designed to involve and empower self-advocates, parents of children with developmental disabilities and family members to become better advocates for individuals with disabilities.

Applications are now being accepted.  Please click this link to apply. If you need assistance with your application, please contact Ryan Johnson at
(404) 809-2927.

Future is Now Conference
April 13, 2012
9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
King & Spalding- 16th Floor – 1180 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309

AADD and the Georgia Division of Aging is sponsoring a one-day conference focused on planning for the future for adults with developmental disabilities. The program is for caregivers and professionals and will cover the topics of guardianship, conservatorship, health care directives, special needs trusts, housing, employment and other support options.  The cost for the conference is $25. For more information, please contact Riki Bolster at (404) 627-1697.

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