Real Support Resources
GCDD's priority is to continue its efforts to increase funding for home and community-based services, as well as the quality of those supports. Below are several resources related to home and community-based services opportunities. For more information on GCDD's vision, supported efforts and public policy initiatives on Real Supports, Click here.
Addiction Treatment and Rehab For those with Visual Impairments or who are hard of hearing:
http://www.rehabcenter.net/
Alliance for Transforming the Lives of Children
206.666.4145
www.atlc.org
Atlanta Legal Aid
404.524.5811
www.atlantalegalaid.org
Canine Assistants
770.664.7178 – 800.771.7221
www.canineassistants.org
Center for the Visually Impaired
404.875.9011
www.cviatlanta.org
Children’s Special Services, LLC
770.394.9791
www.childrens-services.com
Connections for Special Parents
706.436.6756
www.connectionsforspecialparents.org
Developmental Disabilities Ministries
770.623.4899, 888.340.5820
www.ddmga.org
Georgia Canines for Independence
404.824.4637
www.gcidogs.org
Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities Guardianship Guide
GCDD Guardianship Guide
Hard copies can be obtained through the GCDD main phone line at (404) 657-2126.
Georgia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities
404.657.2252, Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL) 800.715.4225
https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/
Georgia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities
Comprehensive Supports Waiver Program (COMP) Renewal Overview
2017 COMP (Comprehensive Supports) Waiver Program Renewal Program Overview and FAQs (PDF)
Georgia Department of Public Health - Children and Youth with Special Needs
404.657.2850
www.health.state.ga.us/programs/specialneeds/index.asp
Georgia Department of Public Health - Family and Youth Health Care
Taking Charge Family Workbook
Preparing Your Adolescent for the Transition from Pediatric to Adult Health Care, A Workbook for Parents and Caregivers
Taking Charge Youth Workbook
Taking Charge of My Health Care: Moving from Pediatric to Adult Health Care, A Workbook for Youth and Young Adults with or without Disabilities
Georgia STABLE Accounts (Georgia's Savings Accounts for People with Disabilities)
http://georgiastable.com
- Watch the Georgia STABLE Promotional Video
- Watch the recorded Georgia STABLE Train-the-Trainer session
Health & Safety NIOSH Topics Safety & Health
800.232.4636
https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/
Home Living & Developmental Disabilities
404.657.2252
www.dbhdd.georgia.gov/developmental-disabilities
2018 Participant Direct Handbook
Participant direction is a service delivery option available to individuals that receive the New Options Waiver (NOW) or the Comprehensive Supports Waiver (COMP) in Georgia. Learn more about your responsibilties and options in this comprehensive handbook.
Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit – Emory University
404.727.9428
http://www.pehsu.net/region4.html
Self Directing Guide for Families (479KB PDF)
United Spinal Association Answers to
20 Questions about Health Reform Law
Information about Regional
Behavior Analysts in Georgia
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Providing accurate information about publicly and privately financed long-term supports and services.
- Offering a consumer-oriented approach to learning about the availability of services in the home and community.
- Alleviating the need for multiple calls and/or visits to receive services.
- Supporting individuals and family members who are aging or living with a disability.
Georgia 's ADRC currently serves all of the 159 counties across the state. For more information or to receive assistance contact an ADRC near you. You may visit the ADRC website to learn more at: http://www.georgiaadrc.com/
