Calendar of Events: September 2025

Find out what's happening this month! Here are some events that may be of interest to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. To submit an event for GCDD’s Calendar of Events, send an email to .

Uniting for Change - Community Strong

COMMUNITY STRONG, led by self-advocates for self-advocates, is a weekly ZOOM gathering about having fun and spending time with each other!

When: September 8, 15, & 29, 2025, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Where: Online via Zoom

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpce-vrTMuGNUD91uxv6t8whvZXgMqIAlj#/registration 

Parent to Parent: Georgia Medicaid and NOW/COMP Virtual Trainings

Join Parent to Parent (P2P) as they provide an overview of Georgia’s Medicaid waivers and will explore specifically the NOW/COMP waivers. You will learn about the eligibility requirements, how to apply, the services covered, and what happens once your child/young adult’s NOW/COMP waiver is funded. You will also be provided some tips and suggestions on how P2P can help you navigate this process.

When: September 6 – 9, 2025, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Where: Online via Zoom

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/gKDOeUR0QjO5RP2c49eRfA#/registration

FOCUS of Georgia Extra Special Saturday Respite

Enjoy a few hours running errands, have lunch with a friend, or take a nap! This respite opportunity provides a nurse to manage G-tube feedings, seizures, and other medical care. Caregivers are knowledgeable and experienced in caring for children with disabilities. The ratio of caregivers to children is 1:4, but community volunteers are often on hand to help and play. It’s a wonderful time for the children to enjoy free play, music, and extra attention from FOCUS caregivers and volunteers. Parents enjoy the break!!

When: September 13, 2025, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy Street, Alpharetta, GA 30009

For eligibility requirements or more information: https://focus-ga.org/event/extra-special-saturday-respite-13/

2025 Eddie Awards

The EDDIE Awards, launched in 2023, are the first awards in the United States dedicated to spotlighting and honoring entrepreneurs with disabilities.
EDDIE stands for Entrepreneurs Dedicated to Diverse & Inclusive Excellence, celebrating innovative and ambitious leaders within the disability community. These awards are a powerful platform to inspire, recognize, and drive the entrepreneurial movement within the community.

When: September 25, 2025, 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Where: Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, Georgia 30339

For more information: https://synergieswork.org/eddie-awards-2/