Creating pathways for and with adults with developmental disabilities in the greater Gwinnett County area through sports and life skills since 2009.

• UPDATED!  Lane closures continue for the Kool Kats bowlers.  Please see email communications for instructions.  Closures expected to continue through January at least.

• NEW!  Flag football will begin practices at Rhodes Jordan soccer field #2 (100 East Crogan Street, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30043) starting on February 21st.  See calendar for all dates.  Summer Games are May 22-24, 2026.

• NEW!  Modified volleyball will practice at Five Forks Middle School gym (3250 River Drive, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30043) starting on March 5th.  See calendar for all dates.  Summer Games are May 22-24, 2026.

• Thank you to the Atlanta Cricket League (ACL) for their generous donation to GAP!

• We have an immediate need for:
  • A bowling pro to help provide some lessons for our Kool Kats league members.
  • Coaches for Bocce, Cycling, and Golf.
  • Leaders to restart our Walking Club.

       To inquire about volunteering or apply for a coaching position, please email:
       GAPathways@gmail.com.

• Congratulations to the Kool Kats Turkey Bowlers for 2025!  (L-R):  Ryan, Dylan, Nevin, Rosie, Brittany (front), Chris, Joey, Brian.  Not Shown:  Jack.

• NEW!  Gwinnett County Parks & Rec:  Sweetheart Social Valentines Dance  Community Resource Center at 3025 Bethany Church Road, Snellville, Georgia, Saturday, February 7, 2026, 2:00 - 5:00 pm.  Click on the link for more info and to register.

• NEW!  Parent 2 Parent Trainings:

  • Virtual:  Peace, Love and Harmony...and the IFSP/IEP?  Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 10:00 - 11:30 am.

  • Virtual:  Sharing Your Story to Advocate for Change  Thursday, February 5th, 2026, 7:00 - 8:00 pm.

  • Virtual:  Georgia Medicaid Basics and an Overview of Home and Community-Based Services  Tuesday, Febuary 10, 2026, 9:00 - 10:30 am.

  • Virtual:  Movin' Up!  Planing Your Child's Successful Transition at Age 3  Thursday, February 12, 2026, 11:00 - 12:00 pm.

  • Virtual:  A Roadmap to Understanding the IEP:  Goals, Services, and Supports  Thursday, February 19, 2026, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm.

  • Virtual:  WAZE to Adulthood:  Let's Talk About Work!  Wednesday, February 25 and Thursday, February 26, 2026, 6:00 - 7:00 pm.

  • Virtual:  Understanding the School Discipline Process  Thursday, February 26, 2026, 12:00 - 1:00 pm.

• NEW!  Parent 2 Parent Support Groups:

  • Virtual:  Financial Strategies with Caring Tide  Thursday, February 5, 2026, 7:00 pm.

  • Virtual:  Lekotek Parent Support Group-Summer Program Options  Thursday, February 5, 2026, 7:00 - 8:00 pm.

• NEW!  Advocacy Days at the Georgia State Capitol:

  • K-12 Education Advocacy Day, February 4, 2026

  • Decoding Dyslexia Georgia, February 10, 2026, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm.

• NEW!  Participant Directed Advocates of Georgia (PDAG) Advocacy Roundtable:  February 9, 2026, 6:00 - 7:00 pm.

• The Tim Tebow Foundation Annual Night to Shine Prom occurs at multiple locations across the Metro Atlanta area each February.  The date for the 2026 Prom is Friday, February 13, 2026 from 6 pm to 9 pm.  Gwinnett County locations include:

  • Gwinnett Church:  300 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Sugar Hill, Georgia.
  • 12Stone Church:  2050 Sugarloaf Circle, Duluth, Georgia.
  • Church on Main:  2400 Main Street East, Snellville, Georgia.
• UPDATED!  The 2026 GCPS Transition Fair at Peachtree Ridge High School on Saturday, March 14th from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm.  Here is the announcement for the 2025 edition of the GCPS Transition Fair.