Effingham County Navigator Team

10/07/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT: DUE TO SCHOOL FALL BREAK WE WILL BE CANCELLING TOMORROW’S RECREATION NIGHT.
Also I am waiting to hear back today from Ms. Jenn Baldwin whether the kickball game for Saturday is cancelled due to weather. As soon as she lets me know I will let you know.

10/05/2026

Those who have questions regarding guardianship…

It's almost time of our Oct Webinar! Join us as we explore legal tools and strategies for upholding rights and providing the least restrictive support. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/QwkYv2UaRYqAJ_2kfEFVYg

10/05/2026

If your family member is in waiver services you may be eligible for these trainings…

Please contact Anna directly if you’re interested in these amazing mini sessions!

10/03/2026

10/02/2026

09/28/2026

This is going to be an amazing conference.
Make sure to check with your Family Support provider (Easter Seals, Gateway or Pineland’s) about funding your tickets under the Parent/Family Training category.

🎟️✨ EARLY BIRD TICKETS ARE COMING! ✨🎟️

The Savannah Autism Conference is getting closer, and early bird tickets go ON SALE OCTOBER 1ST! 🎉

⏰ Limited quantities available, so don’t wait! Once they’re gone, they’re GONE!

Mark your calendar, set your reminder, and get ready to secure your spot! 💙💚

📅 October 1st — Early Bird Tickets Launch!

Who’s joining us?!

09/24/2026

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) and the Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) invite you to participate in the NOW waiver renewal listening session. Each session will be conducted via Webex video conferencing online. During this session, DBHD...

09/22/2026

Applying for SSI disability benefits and unsure where to start? Join the BDI Empowers Webinar session on Thursday, September 24 from 6 - 8 pm about how to apply for SSI in 2026 with Anna Maki, Director of Program Services here at BDI, for a step-by-step walk through the application process.

Register now at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-do-you-apply-for-ssi-a-step-by-step-guide-to-the-application-process-tickets-1994607837736?aff=oddtdtcreator

We hope to see you there!



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09/15/2026

DJ Jeyaram is the best…

When Your Child’s Behavior Results in Police Involvement: A Roadmap for Special Needs Families

A swat to the face.
Throwing an object at someone.
A meltdown that escalates faster than you ever imagined.

We never anticipate that the police might one day be called because of our child’s behavior.

But for some special needs families, that moment can become a reality.

What happens when a behavior related to your child’s disability is misunderstood?

What happens when a bystander sees only the behavior - not the disability behind it?

And what happens when law enforcement becomes involved?

These are conversations we need to have before a crisis happens.

Join Attorney & Judge DJ Jeyaram and Criminal Defense Attorney Charles Cullen for a free online conversation about when a child’s behaviors result in police involvement and how special needs families can be better prepared.

📅 October 22, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
💻 Free Webinar
✅ Registration required (link in comments)

"Protecting Special Needs Families Is Our Mission"™️