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GA Employment for Individuals with Disabilities

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Employment For People With Disabilities | Advancing Employment

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Advancing Employment is dedicated to building a community for inclusive employment in Georgia. It is here where individuals with disabilities, their families, service providers, and others interested in employment can learn and connect with one another. We believe competitive integrated employment i…

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IDD Adult Day Enrichment Programs | Next Step Ministries, Inc. | Woodstock

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IDD Adult Day Enrichment Programs | Next Step Ministries, Inc. | Woodstock

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At Next Step Ministries, we provide therapeutic enrichment day programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families in Woodstock, Georgia. Est. 2009

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Circle of Friends in Cherokee Co. Georgia

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Circle of Friends in Cherokee Co. Georgia

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Circle of Friends is a non-profit organization in Cherokee County, Georgia dedicated to enriching the lives of adults living with disabilities through social engagement, supportive employment, and supportive affordable housing.

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If you are on a personal connection, like at home, you can run an anti-virus scan on your device to make sure it is not infected with malware.

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Ahoi - Making the world a more accessible place.

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Ahoi allows the accessibility community to rate and review the world according to their unique needs.

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10 Self-Advocacy Tips for Young People with Disabilities

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Wheelchair accessibility in a map provided by wheelchair users.

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Welcome to Roll Mobility - your go-to app for a smoother life, specially designed for wheelchair users and those with mobility issues. With a staggering 12% of U.S. adults facing mobility disabilities, we're here to make a difference.
Discover a world of convenience with Roll Mobility. Our platform equips you with reliable information about the accessibility of restaurants, public spaces, businesses, trails, and parking areas. Say goodbye to doubts about whether a place is truly accessible. Roll Mobility isn't just an app; it's a community-driven accessibility tool. Unlike other search engines, we understand that accurate data requires a united effort from the community. Together, we're paving the way for a more inclusive future.

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Welcome to Roll Mobility - your go-to app for a smoother life, specially designed for wheelchair users and those with mobility issues. With a staggering 12% of U.S. adults facing mobility disabilities, we're here to make a difference. Discover a world of convenience with Roll Mobility.

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GAfutures.org | Georgia Student Finance Commission

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Helping Georgians of all ages plan for and succeed in college

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Get to know the Technical College System of Georgia and why we are a top-choice for a quality, affordable higher education.

Whether you are starting college for the first time or are considering a career change, we have 22 colleges and 88 locations across the state that stand ready to put you on the fast track to success!

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TCSG | Technical College System of Georgia

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Get to know the Technical College System of Georgia and why we are a top-choice for a quality, affordable higher education. Whether you are starting college for the first time or are considering a career change, we have 22 colleges and 88 locations across the state that stand ready to put you on the fast track to success!

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My Next Move provides streamlined career search and discovery for students and job seekers. Includes a built-in interest assessment and access to training, education, and job opportunities. Straightforward, easy-to-read one-page career reports help guide individuals’ next move on their road to a satisfying career.

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What is Health Care Transition?

The exciting part about youth moving into adulthood is independence, choices, and freedom! The somewhat scary part is that with more freedom comes more responsibilities. Even in cases where youth may require ongoing assistance or total care, transition and adulthood will continue to move forward. When you START TALKING early about choices, EDUCATING yourself, and developing a PLAN with the help of a SUPPORT system, the transition process can be smooth and empowering. Health Care Transition (HCT) is no different. These easy S.T.E.P.S will assist youth & young adults, parents & caregivers, and health care providers & professionals embrace the future and prepare for a smooth transition from pediatric to adult health care.

Healthcare Transition is the process of moving from a pediatric model to an adult model of care. Transition encourages youth to become independent and knowledgeable about their healthcare needs; while teaching families to be supportive, and healthcare workers and professionals to track and assess the youth/young adult's readiness for adult healthcare.

There are times when some youth and young adults with special healthcare needs may need ongoing assistance or total care. In these cases, health care transition encourages the support system: parents, caregivers, physicians, specialists, etc. to prepare and plan for the ongoing needs and gaps to support the best quality of life for these young adults. Successful transition happens gradually. This is not a one-time or overnight event.

What are the Goals of Transition?

1. Ongoing and focused planning starting at an early age

2. Continuity of insurance coverage

3. Helping youth gain independent healthcare skills

4. Understanding health care systems available for adults with and without disabilities

5. Moving from pediatric care to physicians trained in adult medicine

Who is involved in Transition?

Health Care Transition's target population is youth and young adults between the ages of 12-26, both with and without special healthcare needs.

The Importance of Emergency Planning and Health Care Transition

Encourage your young adult to be prepared for emergencies

Assist them in completing an emergency information form, with your names, the names of others to contact in case of emergency, and any medications, allergies, and medical conditions

Don't forget to teach them ICE (In Case of Emergency). ICE is the contact that all emergency responders will look for in a cell phone.

If your young adult carries a cell phone, help them program the emergency contact number under ICE

Take advantage of the health app standard with most smartphones

What are some tips for finding adult healthcare professionals?

Ask your young adult's current doctors, nurse practitioners, care coordinator, or social worker who they recommend

Ask adults who have health needs like your young adult who they see

Look at your health insurance company booklet or website for approved providers

Call and interview doctors or nurse practitioners. Find out if they have experience with your young adult's health condition, how long it takes to get an appointment, and how quickly they can be seen if they get sick

Use the internet. Look at websites of the American Academy of Family Physicians, American College of Physicians-Internal Medicine, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, or other specialists needed for your young adult's care

Ways to Get Involved with Health Care Transition Activities

Contact us via email at [email protected]
Page last updated 12/13/22

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The exciting part about youth moving into adulthood is independence, choices, and freedom! The somewhat scary part is that with more freedom comes more responsibilities. Even in cases where youth may require ongoing assistance or total care, transition and adulthood will continue to move forward.

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National Parent Center on Transition and Employment

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National Parent Center on Transition and Employment

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The Learning Center informs parents and others about major components of transition to adulthood for youth with disabilities. Explore relevant articles and current resources that will help youth meet their goals for life after high school.

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Transition Planning

Transitions occur throughout life. They are the natural changes we experience as we grow, age and mature. Transitions can be joyful, enriching experience, such as marriage, jobs and parenthood. They can also be maturing and life-changing such as the death of a parent, spouse or other loved one. Transitions for children usually coincide with changes in school.

Transition from BCW

Children receiving services through Babies Can't Wait (BCW), Georgia's Early Intervention Program receive assistance with planning for transition out of the program at age three. Transition planning can begin as early as 9 months prior to, but no later than 90 days prior to, the child's third birthday. The goal is to ensure no interruption of services for a child when turning 3 years old.

Transition at Age 3: Steps for Success (Spanish)
The Difference between an IFSP and an IEP
Transition to Kindergarten

Planning for the Future at an Early Age

Making Sure your Elementary School Child Starts on a Path Towards High School Graduation
(Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Japanese)

Transitions for Children and Youth - How Occupational Therapy Can Help

Self Determination Skills and Successful Transitions to Adulthood

Self-determination is the belief that all individuals have the right to direct their own lives. Students who have self-determination skills have a better chance of being successful in making the transition to adulthood, including employment and independence. Transition services must be based on student needs and take into account student interests and preferences. To accomplish this goal, students must be prepared to participate in planning for their future.
Be Your Own Best Advocate 10 Steps to Self-Determination National Gateway to Self-Determination Preparing Students for Transition by Teaching Self-Advocacy Skills
Move On When Ready

This video was created by parents, as a conversation between parents, to help families understand this transition opportunity. Effective August 2017, Move On When Ready became known at Dual Enrollment. Because services are frequently evolving, please contact the Georgia Department of Education for more information.

Transition to Adulthood

In order for students with disabilities to prepare for their future, there needs to be sound transition planning beginning at age 14 and continuing until the student leaves school. Each plan needs to be highly individualized and should include planning in the areas of post-secondary education, vocational education, employment (including supported employment), income, social security and health insurance, living arrangements, leisure time activities, and independent living skills, as well as opportunities for the student to become familiar with his/her home community. Each student will require different types of support in order to realize his/her dreams for the future.
Transition Guide (US DOE 2017) Check out these 5 Fact Sheets on Transition in Georgia
GA Transition Councils - Transition Councils are groups of people from a county or a group of counties working together to address the transition of youth with disabilities. Find the transition council in your area here.
Parent Tips for Transition Planning Georgia's Career Pathways What Are the Georgia CTAE Career Clusters? Help your Child Self-Advocate Family Information Guide to Assistive Technology and Transition Georgia State Agency Policies & Resources for Transition Aged Youth & Young Adults (TAYYA)
The Journey to Life after High School: This comprehensive guide examines the laws that impact a child with special needs, the importance of the individualized education plan, and the different paths a child with special needs can take after graduating from high school. "The Journey to Life after High School" not only provides the steps that need to be taken prior to graduation but also the preparation required for the new adult's legal and medical rights.

What's Next: A Self-Advocate's Guided Tour through Transition for Parents and Other Supporters: For those with disabilities, and the people who love them, the transitional years between adolescence and adulthood can present a set of unique challenges. With a bit of creative planning and extra preparation, your teen will be more empowered to begin their journey as a self-directed young adult. This guide will pose questions, offer concrete tips, strategies, and resources as your family ventures down this path.

Autism Speaks: Transition Tool Kit
This kit provides suggestions and options for caregivers to consider as they set out to find their child's own unique path to adulthood. Topics include self-advocacy skills, legal issues, housing and employment options.
A Holistic Transition Guide for Families of Children with Disabilities
Transition to Adulthood in Georgia: Five Things to Do to Prepare for the End of School

Jeanie & Kelly - A Post Transition Story

Hi, I am Jeanie, and my daughter, Kelly, is a 26 year old woman who goes to work
every day, loves getting her nails done and who also happens to have Down Syndrome.
Before Kelly graduated high school, we had several transition meetings. Kelly was taught some work skills so that she may go out into the community, have a job and earn her own money. Read more of this story . . .

Molly's Journey to Regain Independence

Hey guys! I would like the opportunity to tell you briefly about myself. I will start
back with the accident because it has consumed my life for the past seven years.
I was a Junior at Auburn University studying Journalism and I had come home for a short weekend. Read more of this story . . .

My name is Jasmine Gattison and I am 14 years old. This year, facing a health crisis helped me to find my voice in determining my goals and developing an education plan that supports where I am and where I want to be. After talking with my Mom and Dad about not being prepared for 9th grade, we decided as a family for me to be retained to ensure that I would be academically prepared for high school in 2018. Read more of Jasmine's story . . .

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Transitions occur throughout life. They are the natural changes we experience as we grow, age and mature. Transitions can be joyful, enriching experience, such as marriage, jobs and parenthood. They can also be maturing and life-changing such as the death of a parent, spouse or other loved one.

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Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency is hosting a Parent Forum to give parents more opportunities to hear about how to access services and types of available services, as well as time to ask questions directly.

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Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency is hosting a Parent Forum to give parents more opportunities to hear about how to access services and types of available services, as well as time to ask questions directly.

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Partner with GA Vocational Rehab Services

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WINTAC will host a discussion on Data Integrity Strategies During COVID-19 on Tuesday, May 19, from 3:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. Eastern Time.

COVID-19 has created a situation where VR agency staff (as well as many other service providers) must work remotely. Agencies are developing policies and procedures specifically around providing services remotely while maintaining data integrity and confidentiality.

This webinar will feature discussion on the following topics:

1. Data Integrity - both collecting and reporting -- in a remote service environment;

2. Lessons learned that will inform Data Integrity policies and procedures moving forward; and

3. Plans for possible additional pandemic waves and future opportunities for remote working.

Four State VR agencies will share information in a Q&A format about how they are addressing this change in service model and maintaining data integrity. Attendees will have an opportunity to share their approaches and pose additional questions to the panel with the time available.

The panel, facilitated by WINTAC's Nikki Powis, includes Mariah Krueger (Alaska Division of Vocational Rehabilitation), Alicia Kucharczyk (Connecticut Department of Rehabilitation Services), Allison Flanagan (Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation) and Dacia Johnson (Oregon Commission for the Blind).

To attend this event, click this link to register.

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WINTAC | Working together with Vocational Rehabilitation programs and their partners to effectively implement the requirements of WIOA

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WINTAC will host a discussion on Data Integrity Strategies During COVID-19 on Tuesday, May 19, from 3:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. Eastern Time. COVID-19 has created a situation where VR agency staff (as well as many other service providers) must work remotely.

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AT to Consider for Tranisition Checklist

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AT to Consider for Tranisition Checklist

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Welcome to the only federally-funded
national center in the U.S.
for college and graduate students with any type of disability,
chronic health condition, or mental or emotional illness.

. Text 741741 when you are feeling depressed or suicidal. A crisis worker will text you back immediately and continue to text with you. It's free to ANYONE living in the U.S. and run by the Crisis Text Line.
If you are in crisis, visit our list of crisis resources

News & Updates!

The impact of COVID-19 is widespread in the US and around the world. Find timely resources about going to school and more on our Coronavirus Information page.

Quick Facts on Students with Disabilities in College - Percent and Top 5 Types Reported

Several students have lost their savings to an "AHEAD" internship scam. AHEAD will not ask you to send any money for an internship. If the scammers offer to pay you, they are trying to get your bank account info. All AHEAD emails are from an ahead.org address, not gmail. If you wonder if something is legit, please contact us before you send (or accept) money.
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National Center for College Students with Disabilities (NCCSD)

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Welcome to the only federally-fundednational center in the U.S.for college and graduate students with any type of disability,chronic health condition, or mental or emotional illness. . Text 741741 when you are feeling depressed or suicidal. A crisis worker will text you back immediately and continue to text with you.

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GA University System Disabilities Services

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GA University System Disabilities Services

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" Advisory Committees

Committee Directory

Institution

Representative

Contact Information

Albany State University

Nicola Bradley Director of Counseling and Student Accessibility Services

nicola.bradley@asurams.edu
229-500-2013

College of Coastal Georgia

Dominique Driessen-Espana Personal Counselor

ddriessenespana@ccga.edu
912-279-5803

Georgia Southern University

Kelly Woodruff
Director, Student Accessibility Resource Center

kwoodruff@georgiasouthern.edu
912-344-2572 (Savannah campus)
912-478-1566 (Statesboro campus)

Middle Georgia State University

Allen Chastain
Director of Disability Services

allen.chastain@mga.edu
478-934-3023 Cochran Campus
478-471-2985

University of Georgia

Tim Carr Assistant Director

tcarr@uga.edu
706-542-8719

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" Advisory Committees Institution Representative Contact Information Albany State University Nicola Bradley Director of Counseling and Student Accessibility Services nicola.bradley@asurams.edu229-500-2013 College of Coastal Georgia Dominique Driessen-Espana Personal Counselor ddriessenespana@ccga.edu912-279-5803 Georgia Southern University Kelly Woodruff Director, Student Accessibility Resource Center kwoodruff@georgiasouthern.edu912-344-2572 (Savannah campus) 912-478-1566 (Statesboro campus) Middle Georgia State University Allen Chastain Director of Disability Services allen.chastain@mga.edu478-934-3023 Cochran Campus 478-471-2985 University of Georgia Tim Carr Assistant Director tcarr@uga.edu706-542-8719

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AT Resources Funding Guide - Assistive Technology Industry Association

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AT Resources Funding Guide All hyperlinks included in this document were active as of 04/21/17. How to pay for needed assistive technology is challenging for many and can seem overwhelming. As an association working hard to ensure access to all, we understand that access does not only include assist…

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Employment For People With Disabilities | Advancing Employment

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Advancing Employment is dedicated to building a community for inclusive employment in Georgia. It is here where individuals with disabilities, their families, service providers, and others interested in employment can learn and connect with one another. We believe competitive integrated employment i…