Special Education / Transition Planning for Students with Disabilities

DATE	LOCATION	TIME	WORKSHOP
		Susan Darlington, Transition Coordinator Forsyth County Schools 1120 Dahlonega Highway Cumming, GA 30040 770-887-2461 ext. 202327 sdarlington@forsyth.k12.ga.us
2014-15 Transition Workshops and Seminars
8/28/14	Room 380 BOE Bldg	6 PM to 8 PM	TBA
9/25/14	Room 380 BOE Bldg	6 PM to 8 PM	Project LIFE This presentation is for future interns, parents and educators who want to know what Project LIFE is about, the goals and services offered. Question and Answer document from presentation Powerpoint Presentation
10/23/14	Room 380 BOE Bldg	6 PM to 8 PM	Family Supports and Adult Services for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities: Click here for notes from the 2013 Presentation Representatives from AVITA Community Partners will speak about the services that might be available for your son and/or daughter as well as financial supports. Find out what is happening with the Waiver in GA and how the adult service portion utilizes the waiver to support adults with disabilities within our community.
~~2/26/15~~ Rescheduled for April 30th due to the winter weather.	Room 380 BOE Bldg	6 PM to 8 PM	Guardianship and Conservatorship: Mark Biernath, Attorney at Law returns to speak about the application process and how your decisions now - could affect decisions later in life. He comes with a wealth of knowledge and unbiased suggestions and helpful hints. Follow Up Notes from 2013 presentation: Mark provides an arrange of informational handouts and videos on his website. Much of the presentation heard here, can also be found at www.biernathlaw.com (click on guardianship).
1/29/15	BOE	6 PM to 8 PM	Financial Planning: Speak with the Special Needs Financial Dept of MetLife and hear how families can best plan for their child’s financial future. Understand how income (gifts, donations, earnings and inheritance) can affect one’s benefits status. This is strictly information with no obligation on parents to use their services in the future.
3/26/15	Room 380 BOE Bldg	6 PM to 8 PM	Preparing for the Post-Secondary Education Inclusion Programs: More information coming soon.
5/7/15	Room 380 BOE Bldg	6 PM to 8 PM	Vocational Rehabilitation More information coming soon.
3/5/15	BOE	10:30 AM to 12:00 PM	Mock Interviews for Students in HS Access Courses

Transition Focused Websites

Please contact Susan Darlington (contact listed above) if there is an insufficient link.

Developmental Disabilities

Katie Becket Waiver Packet (only for those declined for Medicaid and under age 18)

One Stop Site and Contact for Resources and Supports

Dev. Disability Waiver Application

Now and Comp Waiver Reference Booklet

Now and Comp Waiver Services - quick look

Region I Contact Information for Intake and Evaluation

3 Step Guide: Applying for the Waiver

AVITA Community Partners

Understanding the Medicaid Waiver-Manual

Medicaid Services- Brief Overview

Guardianship and Estate Planning

Applying for Guardianship

Guardianship Resources and Q&A

Community Services with GA Waiver

Applying For SSI and Other Questions

Age 18 and SSI Redetermination

Social Security and Disability Benefits

Family and Individual Supports and Programs through Focus Georgia

Parent Resources and Support Groups

Helpful Websites and Resources

Telephone Tips for Accessing Resources

Think College - College programs for individuals with developmental disabilities

Self Advocacy

Staying in Charge of your Health

Charting the Future through your IEP

Using the IEP to practice self-advocacy

Self-advocacy and determination skills for individuals with mental disabilities

Career Survey, Interests and Clusters

Career Survey

Georgia Career Pathways

Career One Stop

O'Net Resource Center Skills Profiler

Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)

Students interested in seeking VR services can contact their case manager or the Forsyth County Transition Coordinator. The Release of information must also be signed by the parent of anyone under the age of 18.

Client Services Handbook

Release of Information

Quick Reference Guide

Client Responsibilities

State Information/Resources

Georgia Transition Manual

Road Map To Services

GA Disability Resource Directory

Preparing for Postsecondary Training/Work

Accommodations on the Job

Managing ADD at Work

Visually Impaired and Career Options