Center for Leadership in Disability

LEND alum Martha Haythorn, Tais Keyser, and Brook Kubik were appointed by Governor Kemp as members of the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCCD). During the quarterly meeting, Martha was elected Vice Chair of the Council by her fellow council members, while Brook Kubik was elected to serve on the Executive Committee of GCDD. #GaLEND #GCCD

This month’s Georgia State Public Health Staff Spotlight is on Raynell Washington! Discover her impactful work and accomplishments achieved in just five short years. #gsucld #gaaimh https://t.gsu.edu/48tNOiW

GaLEND celebrates Sheryl Arno, the first Spirit of Kim Award recipient. From left to right: Mark Crenshaw, CLD Assistant Director and GaLEND Training Director; LEND alumni Martha Haythorn (2022-2023), Sheryl Arno (2021-2022), Tais Keyser (2023-2024), Brook Kubik (2024-2025), Sharifa Peart (2019-2020), and Charlie Miller (2019-2020).

Sheryl Arno, Executive Director of the Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta and GaLEND alumni, received the first Spirit of Kim Award, created to honor the legacy of longtime Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities employee Kim Person-Hudson. This award recognizes Arno's career spent mainly behind the scenes, dedicated to improving the lives of Georgians with intellectual and developmental disabilities. #GaLEND #GCDD

Georgia State is hosting a FREE Positive Behavior Support Parent Academy virtual training for parents of children ages 3 – 5 with challenging behaviors. For more info, contact Krysta LaMotte at klamotte@gsu.edu. Register at https://t.gsu.edu/3EgqTL4 Deadline is November 10th.

Georgia State is hosting a FREE Positive Behavior Support Parent Academy in-person training for parents of children ages 3 – 5 with challenging behaviors. For more info, contact Krysta LaMotte at klamotte@gsu.edu. Register at https://t.gsu.edu/3EgqTL4. Deadline is November 10th.

Virtual QPR Training Lunch and Learn is Oct 29, 12-1:30 PM. QPR is an educational program that teaches you how to recognize the warning signs of a mental health emergency and how to get a person at risk of suicide the help they need. Register: https://t.gsu.edu/4f3avgj

This past weekend, CLD supported the Walk-N-Roll for Spina Bifida, a one-mile fundraising event. The event not only raised awareness about Spina Bifida but also celebrated the achievements of individuals living with the condition. Representing CLD were Michelle Quintero, our Bilingual Community Services Associate, and Gail Rodriguez, Communications Manager. We were also thrilled to reconnect with Marlon Moore, Accessibility Services Coordinator at Vanderbilt University and proud GSU alum.

Find Help Georgia is a free and easy-to-use virtual resource hub that can help connect individuals in our community to free and reduced-cost programs and services. Their two-hour workshop will show you how to search the platform, refer people to programs, and respond to incoming referrals. The workshop is Nov 21, 11:30 am -1:30 pm. Register at https://t.gsu.edu/48b1CPg

The 2024 Georgia Association for Infant Mental Health Conference is less than one month away! Be part of the conversation that will shape the future of IECMH in Georgia! Register Today: https://t.gsu.edu/3YddwDw #GAAIMHConference #IECMH