Effingham County Navigator Team

08/27/2026

Register now for GCDD's 2026 Candidate Forum on Disability Issues!

Join us on Thursday, September 17th to hear directly from the people running to lead Georgia. Candidates for public office are invited to speak on the issues that matter most to Georgia's disability community. This is your chance to hear where candidates stand.

Invited candidates are running for:
• Governor
• Lieutenant Governor
• Secretary of State
• Insurance Commissioner
• Attorney General
• Labor Commissioner
• State Superintendent of Schools
• U.S. Senator for Georgia

The GCDD Candidate Forum is
✅ 100% virtual
✅ FREE to attend
✅ CART and ASL accessible

Register today: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EPF8pSLpRvS4TIENRiEAug #/registration

08/20/2026

🚗 Learning to Drive with Autism: Building Confidence Behind the Wheel

Getting behind the wheel is a big step toward independence. And for people with autism, it can come with its own unique questions and challenges. Join the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism for a free live webinar featuring professional NASCAR driver, Armani Williams, Andrew Arboe: Autistic Self-Advocate and Speaker, and Centerpoint Driving Academy LLC to hear real experiences, practical tips, and helpful resources for the journey toward driving independence.

📅 Wednesday, August 26 at 7:00 PM ET
💻 Live via Zoom (Link to be emailed after registration)

Register now using the link below! 👇

🔗 https://forms.monday.com/forms/3b3c9f660d0a6ea54bc90f3dcb650ffb?r=use1

08/16/2026

 It is time to get ready for our 21st Annual Buddy Walk 2026!

Make sure you put Saturday, October 17, 2026 on your calendar!

We are so excited to be celebrating our 21st year, which is extra special since our kids all have an extra 21st chromosome!
Here’s what you need to know for now:

1. Registration is OPEN at our website.

2. We have multiple SPONSORSHIP opportunities. We are so thankful for our sponsors as their contributions help support LDSS and all of our activities throughout the year.

If you want to be on our BUDDY WALK T-SHIRT this year, please fill out your sponsorship information by Wednesday, September 2nd!!!

3. As always, we will have our family friendly festival right after the Buddy Walk. We would like to invite your group or organization or business to host an information/game BOOTH.

4. We need VOLUNTEERS! We have lots of volunteer opportunities up to and including the day of the Walk.

5. Keep an eye on your emails and Facebook for additional details up to and including the day of the Walk.

6. Most importantly, visit our WEBSITE at www.ldssga.org for all information related to registration, sponsorship, volunteers, booths, etc.

We will see you in Forsyth Park on Saturday, October 17! 

08/14/2026

Your voice matters. Georgia’s Vocational Rehabilitation Agency (GVRA) is partnering with the State Rehabilitation Council (SRC) to gather feedback to help shape vocational rehabilitation services for people with disabilities. Please take our 2026 Comprehensive Statewide Needs Assessment survey and share your perspective. Your comments are completely confidential. Click on this link to take the survey: https://surveyus.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2rf1Gy0eh6vJu4K. The survey closes August 21, 2026.
Questions? Contact [email protected], or Juliet Hardeman ([email protected]) at the SRC.

08/13/2026

Respite can be so important to avoid caregiver burnout…

08/13/2026

BDI's free training series is back for Season 6! This season, we're offering twice as many opportunities to explore topics designed specifically for the disability community. Join us for expert-led sessions covering everything from employment, disability benefits, special needs trusts to caregiving and independent living.

Choose a training that interests you and register today at bobbydodd.org/bdi-empowers-webinar. We’d love to see you there!

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08/07/2026

EmployAbility expands disability services into Bryan and Effingham counties

08/07/2026