2014 Local Support Meetings

Food Allergy Kids of Atlanta hosts support group meetings for its members in select areas of Georgia, including Atlanta.

FAKA support groups are led by professionals within our community. Topics relate to food allergies, anaphylaxis, research, education and more.  

Allergy friendly samples, beverages, and door prizes are provided. In addition, both educational materials and resources are available for all members.

Topics, speakers, dates & times are listed once confirmed.  To participate in one of our upcoming meetings, please RSVP for below.

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FAKA Two Hour Workshop, Back-to-School  with Food Allergies, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma!
Monday, August 25  - 7:00 P.M. - 9:30 P.M. 
Gwinnett County (space is limited)

Topics:

• Food allergies and anaphylaxis: How to recognize the signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction and when to give epinephrine; and creating and understanding an emergency action plan

 Presenting Speaker:  Deidre Coker, M.D. 

• Food Allergies and Schools: 504 plans, IEPs and more! Do we need them & what do they mean, and how to advocate for your child in a non-confrontational manner.  

         Presenting Speaker:  Debbie L. Dobbs, MS Advocate and Educational Specialist 


When:

Monday - August 25, 2014
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM  (presentation begins promptly at 7:15 p.m.)
 
Hosted by:

Food Allergy Kids of Atlanta
www.fakidsatl.org
 
Location:

The Allergy & Asthma Center
565 Old Norcross Rd.
Lawrenceville, GA 30046 
770-995-5131
Hours of Operation:8:30-5:00 M-Th

Directions:

Map this location

Additional Information:

• Please note this will be an adult only event
• Questions and answers immediately following presentation

• Beverages will be served and allergy friendly samples provided

• Free food allergy resources for all attendees
• Educational books & other materials available for purchase
• Support Food Allergy Kids by participating in exciting fund-raising opportunities

 
RSVP by Registering Below:

Include the following:

• Event name
• Number of guests attending
• Question or concerns you would like addressed. Time will be allotted for additional questions during the meeting

Event Contact:

Email info@fakidsatl.org with any questions, or to inquire about sponsorship for this event.

About: 

Dr. Deidre Crocker has made Georgia her home for the past six years after graduating from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and completing residency training and board certification in Pediatrics at Vanderbilt University Children’s Hospital. Dr. Crocker’s personal battle with asthma and food allergies along with her research at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) led her to pursue a specialization in Allergy and Immunology through fellowship training at the Medical College of Georgia. Her research interest includes diagnosis and management of food allergies and asthma. She has several published research papers on asthma mortality and interventions, which has led to the creation of new programs to help prevent asthma fatalities in Georgia.  Dr. Crocker is Board Certified in Allergy and Immunology and Pediatrics. She is a member of The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, The American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, and the American Academy of Pediatrics.

The Allergy & Asthma Center
770-995-5131


Debbie L. Dobbs, MS is a child advocate and educational consultant. She works with children of all ages and any ability. As an educational advocate, Debbie can help you with IEP's, 504 plans, eligibility, behavioral plans, discipline hearings, and more. She can attend meetings with you or work with you behind the scenes to develop an appropriate plan. Additionally, Debbie help's families Navigate The Maze of funding and resources and assists families with Katie Beckett Medicaid Deeming Waiver Applications. She offers seminars to parent groups, school groups, and disability support groups on both educational advocacy and funding topics.


DebbieDobbs@comcast.net
678) 315-2498 phone
(678) 475-0280 fax

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