2014 Northeast Georgia Disability Expo & Conference

The 6th annual Northeast Georgia Disability Expo & Conference will be held on Saturday, February 1, from 8:30 am t0 4:00 pm,
at the Tate Center, at the University of Georgia.  Families of students with learning challenges
or disabilities can begin “Getting Fit for
the Future” by gathering information at the Expo and attending learning
sessions at the Conference.  This event is FREE, and pre-registration is not required. 
The Tate Center is located next to Sanford Stadium, at 45 Baxter Street,
Athens.


The Disability Expo and Conference is co-sponsored by the
Northeast Georgia Transition Team (NEGATT), an alliance of community partners
and special education representatives from 13 local school districts, and the
Department of Kinesiology in the College of Education at UGA.  Exhibitors include support groups, recreation
groups, therapists, college disability service providers, financial advisors
specializing in special needs planning, and more.  The free conference learning sessions,
offered throughout the day, cover topics that include planning for post-high
school life, mental health “first aid”, healthy development and wellness,
social skills and behavior support, homework helps, planning for your child’s financial future, and much
more.  Plan to attend, and begin your
training program for a bright future for your child with special needs!  For further information, visit www.negaresa.org and click the GLRS apple
icon – or email amccollum@oconeeschools.org.