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ABOUT HEIDI
 For many years, I have been very involved with advocating for children and adults with disabilities in a variety of ways in the State of Georgia. My sons, Jacob and Jared, are the inspiration for all that I do. Jacob has been able to overcome more in his brief nine years in this world, than most of us have in a lifetime. Jacob is truly a miracle baby. I was diagnosed at 18 weeks of pregnancy that Jacob had excess water on the brain, a severe heart defect, Down syndrome and possibly would not live to full term. Thanks to a lot of prayers and faith, Jacob was born on January 9, 2000. Jacob has had 15 surgeries, and 38 procedures including heart, ENT, GI, eye, etc but this has not slowed him down. Due to the commitment of the “Jacob Team” (which includes doctors, teachers, paraprofessionals, therapists, nurses, family, and friends), Jacob continues to progress in his overall development. Jacob is starting to talk for the first time, plays the piano, loves to play baseball, ride horses, compete in Special Olympics and read books in his spare time. Early intervention services does pay off for our children. Jacob is living proof that therapy works!
I joke that Jared is being groomed to be the next Governor of Georgia. Jared has attended many rallies and events at the Capitol and has even met with the Governor and various legislators as well. Jared keeps us on our toes with his questions and commentary in everything he does! Jared loves sports, learning about animals and playing with his brother. Jared is one of Jacob's #1 advocates in making sure others understand and accept his brother for his abilities and not focusing on his disabilities!
Due to all of my involvement with advocating for children and adults with disabilities over the years & navigating the system in order for Jacob to receive the best services possible, it became clear that families still need more individual help in maximizing their children's potential. After talking to many families, I decided in 2007, to start a consulting business to help those families that need that extra help in navigating the systems in all areas of their children's lives which could include: healthcare, waivers, education, community involvement, etc.
 I will continue to advocate for the greater good of all our children in Georgia but you now you have an opportunity to work with me on a one-on-one basis to help your child for a fee for service.
I have personally “walked the walk” and understand how we as parents need to advocate for our children in order for them to receive the necessary services needed to maximize their potential. I feel that I can take what I learned in the business world and my advocacy experience to now help others get the services their children truly need too!
If you have not already done so, please sign up to be on my advocacy distribution list. My goal is simple. Make the issues easy to understand and explain to advocates what they can do to influence change, as well as, be empowered by overall disability information. My list has over 2,500+ members to date and continues to grow. Please get involved….. YOUR child depends on YOU. I hope you find this website helpful with information that will empower you to make better decisions for individuals with disabilities in Georgia.
I hope to hear from you soon. Let me know how we can maximize your child's potential in getting the services they need.
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United…We Will Make a Difference!
Sincerely,
Heidi J. Moore
“Help the Children Now, So They Can Help Themselves Later!” |
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