TRAINING DESCRIPTION
This training is only required for individuals who are becoming a "New" Participant Direction (PD) Representative (Employer of Record) for a waiver participant utilizing Participant Direction under the NOW/COMP waiver.  Completing this training is a requirement before Participant-Direction services may begin.  Each session will be conducted via Webex video conferencing online.

This training prepares "New" PD Representatives (Employers of Record) to  begin Participant-Direction by reviewing: 

  • Role and Responsibilities of the PD Representative/Employer of Record
  • Covered and non-covered services under NOW and COMP
  • Employer authority and accountability

The "New" PD Representative (Employer of Record) is the person who will:

  • Hire Participant-Direction staff and/or service vendors
  • Supervise and manage staff
  • Approve employee time and vendors service invoices
  • Ensure waiver rules and followed
  • Be legally responsible for Participant-Direction services

*If you are not the person who will serve as the "New" PD Representative (Employer of Record), this training is not intended for you. Registrations submitted by individuals outside of the intended audience will not be approved to attend.

All "New" PD Representatives/Employers that attend the training must sign a Memo of Understanding (MOU) and complete an Attestation form in order to begin self directing.  Links to the required documents will be included in your registration confirmation email. (check your spam/junk mail, please) These documents must be completed and returned within 3 business days after attending the training.  Failure to submit required documents within the required timeframe will delay the start of Participant Direction services.

These sessions will utilize the Webex webinar video conferencing system.  Participants will need a desktop computer or laptop device equipped with video/camera capability.  Your camera must be turned on throughout the entire training session to engage with the presenters.

Each session will begin at 10:00am and end at 4:00pm; Check-in will be held from 9:15am - 9:45am.

Registration for this event will close once capacity is reached.

Webinar Training Dates & Times
10:00am - 4:00pm

Registration is open until deadline or capacity is reached.
Training Dates:

September 10, 2026
Registration Deadline: September 3

September 22, 2026
Registration Deadline: September 15

September 29, 2026
Registration Deadline: September 22

*Please check the menu at the top of the page for details on future training dates.

INTENDED AUDIENCE
These sessions are MANDATORY for all Participants/Representatives prior to self directing their waiver services and supports under the New Options Waiver (NOW) or the Comprehensive Supports (COMP) Waiver  Programs. Please be sure that you meet the target audience before registering for any of the sessions.

PLEASE NOTE: These sessions are not for current or potential Medicaid Providers. Providers will not be approved to attend.

PRESENTERS
The Participant Direction team with DBHDD's Division of Developmental Disabilities will present this training.

ADDITIONAL TRAINING DETAILS
CEUs
CEUs will not be given for this training, but certificates of attendance will be provided to those who attend the full session. If you join the webinar 15 minutes late or log off more than 15 minutes early, we will not be able to issue a Certificate of Attendance for your participation.

Note:  
You must register with your full legal name that is a match to your state issued identification.  Be prepared to present your state issued identification to the DBHDD host during training.

ADA Accommodations
The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Human Resources and Learning is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation in its educational services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request an accommodation to participate in our trainings, please contact the DBHDD Office of Human Resources & Learning at least 10 days in advance at: 470-656-3397 or email at DBHDDLearning@dbhdd.ga.gov.  You can also make your accommodation request via the online registration form.

For more information on these and all of DBHDD's training offerings, please visit DBHDD's website.