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The Special Needs Resource Fair, hosted annually by the Forsyth County Public Library, brings families or individuals with special needs together with local services offering resources to assist and enrich the lives of those living with special needs. Please enjoy the presentations from the 2020 Virtual Special Needs Resource Fair.
Tel: 770-531-4053
Visit the website of Babies Can’t Wait (opens in a new tab)
Babies Can’t Wait is Georgia's statewide interagency service delivery system for infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities and their families.
Tel: 877-217-4462
Visit the website of Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (opens in a new tab)
The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is a state agency committed to helping Georgia’s citizen find behavioral health, developmental disability, and hospital services.
Tel: 770-781-6900
Visit the website of Forsyth County Health Department (opens in a new tab)
Part of the Georgia Department of Public Health, their mission is to help in preventing disease, injury and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters from a health perspective.
Tel: 770-887-2461
Visit the website of Forsyth County Schools Special Education Department (opens in a new tab)
Forsyth County Schools’ special education programs are founded upon the belief that all children are capable of learning and being successful in school experiences which are designed to develop academic, social, emotional, behavioral, and independence skills for active participation in their community.
Tel: 770-781-2178
Visit the website of Forsyth County Senior Services (opens in a new tab)
Forsyth County Senior Services' mission is to be the focal point where older adults gather for services and activities that respond to their diverse needs and interests, enhance their dignity, support their independence, and encourage their involvement in their community.
SOcommrelations@forsythco.com
Visit the website of Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office (opens in a new tab)
The Community Relations Unit serves to promote safety and education to the citizens and businesses of Forsyth County and is a vital component of the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office. The FCSO Community Relations Unit is responsible for coordinating and delivering special classes and programs that work to educate the community and to better build the relationship between the community and the Sheriff’s Office.
Visit the website of Georgia Disaster Information for Special Needs (opens in a new tab)
In the event of a disaster, you may have to take additional steps to protect yourself and your family in an emergency. This resource offers some specific disaster response considerations for persons with various disabilities and special needs.
Tel: 1-866-552-4464 opt 4
Visit the website of Georgia Cares (opens in a new tab)
GeorgiaCares is a public-private partnership, administered by the Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Aging Services (DAS). GeorgiaCares provides free, unbiased and factual information and assistance to Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers with health and drug plans. GeorgiaCares is the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) for Georgia.
Tel: 1-800-715-4225
App: My GCAL – allows call, text, or chat
Visit the website of Georgia Crisis Line (opens in a new tab)
GCAL is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year to help you or someone you care for in a crisis. GCAL professionals will:
In addition, GCAL will help you to access a State Funded provider in your area in a non-emergency as well.
Tel: 404-657-5258 / 866-552-4464 x2
Visit the website of Georgia DHR Division of Aging Services (opens in a new tab)
The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Aging Services (DAS) supports the larger goals of DHS by assisting older individuals, at-risk adults, persons with disabilities, their families and caregivers to achieve safe, healthy, independent and self-reliant lives.
Tel: 866-552-4464 opt 4
Visit the website of Georgia Emergency Preparedness Coalition (opens in a new tab)
The Georgia Emergency Preparedness Coalition for Individuals with Disabilities and Older Adults (Coalition) is a key component in statewide preparedness efforts. It consists of stake-holder agencies throughout Georgia.
Tel: 678-564-1162 x2131
Visit the website of Health Insurance Premium Payment Program (HIPP) (opens in a new tab)
Georgia Medicaid members who are employed may be eligible for health insurance premium assistance through a Medicaid program called the Health Insurance Premium Payment Program (HIPP).
Tel: 877-423-4746
Visit the website of Medicaid (opens in a new tab)
Medical Assistance Plans is the largest Division within DCH. It administers the Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids® programs which provides health care for children, pregnant women, and people who are aging, blind and/or disabled.
Tel: 800-633-4227
Visit the website of Medicare (opens in a new tab)
Medicare is a health insurance program for:
Tel: 877-427-3224
Visit the website of Peachcare for Kids (opens in a new tab)
A comprehensive health care program for uninsured children living in Georgia. The health benefits include primary, preventive, specialist, dental care and vision care. PeachCare for Kids also covers hospitalization, emergency room services, prescription medications and mental health care.
Tel: 800-772-1213
Visit the website of Supplemental Security Income (opens in a new tab)
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a Federal income supplement program funded by general tax revenues (not Social Security taxes). It is designed to help aged, blind, and disabled people, who have little or no income and provides cash to meet basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter.
Tel: 866-489-0001
Visit the website of Vocational Rehabilitation Service (opens in a new tab)
The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency operates five integrated and interdependent statutory programs that share a primary goal - to help people with disabilities to become fully productive members of society by achieving independence and meaningful employment. The largest of the programs are Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Program, Disability Adjudication Services, and Roosevelt Warm Springs/Cave Spring Center. Two other unique programs serve consumers with visual impairments: the Business Enterprise Program and Georgia Industries for the Blind.
Tel: 770-534-6656
Visit the website of Disability Resource Center (opens in a new tab)
DRC is a private, nonprofit organization designed to increase independence, access, and equal rights for everyone through the empowerment of people with disabilities. We are a part of a national network of over 400 Centers for Independent Living (CILs) in the United States created to assist and empower persons with disabilities.
Tel: 770-781-2178
Visit the website of Forsyth County Senior Services (opens in a new tab)
Forsyth County Senior Services' mission is to be the focal point where older adults gather for services and activities that respond to their diverse needs and interests, enhance their dignity, support their independence, and encourage their involvement in their community.
Tel: 1-866-552-4464 opt 4
Visit the website of Georgia Cares (opens in a new tab)
GeorgiaCares is a public-private partnership, administered by the Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Aging Services (DAS). GeorgiaCares provides free, unbiased and factual information and assistance to Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers with health and drug plans. GeorgiaCares is the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) for Georgia.
Tel: 404-657-5258
866-552-4464 x2
Visit the website of Georgia DHR Division of Aging Services (opens in a new tab)
The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Aging Services (DAS) supports the larger goals of DHS by assisting older individuals, at-risk adults, persons with disabilities, their families and caregivers to achieve safe, healthy, independent and self-reliant lives.
Visit the website of Georgia Emergency Preparedness Coalition (opens in a new tab)
The Georgia Emergency Preparedness Coalition for Individuals with Disabilities and Older Adults (Coalition) is a key component in statewide preparedness efforts. It consists of stake-holder agencies throughout Georgia.
Visit the website of Georgia Memory Net< (opens in a new tab)
This is a collection of information related to many aspects of Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias. Materials include education for patients, caregivers, healthcare providers, and anyone seeking knowledge, awareness, and support.
Tel: 770-538-2650
Visit the website of Legacy Link Area Agency on Aging (opens in a new tab)
Our mission as your area agency on aging is to foster an environment which enhances and facilitates independence and quality of life of older individuals and the community.
Call or Text: 988
Visit the website of Suicide Hotline (opens in a new tab)
We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
Tel: 678-374-3840
Visit the website of Avita Community Partners (opens in a new tab)
Avita Community Partners is a resource for individuals and families in northeast Georgia experiencing the disabling effects of mental illness, developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases. Our goal is to assist in the development of safe, stable, meaningful lives for all.
Tel: 877-217-4462
Visit the website of Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities(opens in a new tab)
The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is a state agency committed to helping Georgia’s citizen find behavioral health, developmental disability, and hospital services.
SOcommrelations@forsythco.com
Visit the website of Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office (opens in a new tab)
The Community Relations Unit serves to promote safety and education to the citizens and businesses of Forsyth County and is a vital component of the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office. The FCSO Community Relations Unit is responsible for coordinating and delivering special classes and programs that work to educate the community and to better build the relationship between the community and the Sheriff’s Office.
Visit the website of Georgia Disaster Information for Special Needs (opens in a new tab)
In the event of a disaster, you may have to take additional steps to protect yourself and your family in an emergency. This resource offers some specific disaster response considerations for persons with various disabilities and special needs.
Tel: 1-800-715-4225
App: My GCAL – allows call, text, or chat
Visit the website of Georgia Crisis Line (opens in a new tab)
GCAL is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year to help you or someone you care for in a crisis. GCAL professionals will:
In addition, GCAL will help you to access a State Funded provider in your area in a non-emergency as well.
Visit the website of Georgia Emergency Preparedness Coalition (opens in a new tab)
The Georgia Emergency Preparedness Coalition for Individuals with Disabilities and Older Adults (Coalition) is a key component in statewide preparedness efforts. It consists of stake-holder agencies throughout Georgia.
Call or Text: 988
Visit the website of Suicide Hotline (opens in a new tab)
We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
Visit the website of Teen Health and Wellness (opens in a new tab)
Teen Health & Wellness: Real Life, Real Answers is for educational purposes only. This website contains a list of hotlines, help lines, and information lines, organized by subject. These national organizations can also refer you to state and local services in your community.
Tel: 770-531-4053
Visit the website of Babies Can’t Wait (opens in a new tab)
Babies Can’t Wait is Georgia's statewide interagency service delivery system for infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities and their families.
Tel: 770-534-6656
Visit the website of Disability Resource Center (opens in a new tab)
DRC is a private, nonprofit organization designed to increase independence, access, and equal rights for everyone through the empowerment of people with disabilities. We are a part of a national network of over 400 Centers for Independent Living (CILs) in the United States created to assist and empower persons with disabilities.
Tel: 800-497-3371 / 678-710-8966 vid phone
Visit the website of Georgia School for the Deaf (opens in a new tab)
The Georgia School for the Deaf offers high quality educational and extracurricular activities that prepare its graduates for further academic, social, and career success. This is achieved in a fully-accessible American Sign Language (ASL)/English bilingual environment, which recognizes ASL users as a distinct cultural and linguistic group. This fosters a positive self-acceptance and self-esteem, affording each student the ability to effectively navigate the world they encounter beyond their K-12 experience. As part of this lifelong learning philosophy, all staff and students consistently strive to improve their use of both ASL and written English.
Tel: 770-531-4053
Visit the website of Babies Can’t Wait (opens in a new tab)
Babies Can’t Wait is Georgia's statewide interagency service delivery system for infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities and their families.
Tel: 770-534-6656
Visit the website of Disability Resource Center (opens in a new tab)
DRC is a private, nonprofit organization designed to increase independence, access, and equal rights for everyone through the empowerment of people with disabilities. We are a part of a national network of over 400 Centers for Independent Living (CILs) in the United States created to assist and empower persons with disabilities.
Tel: 478-751-6083
Visit the website of Georgia Academy for the Blind (opens in a new tab)
The staff at Georgia Academy for the Blind is comprised of a team of professionals providing instruction in multiple areas for total immersion. Wrap-around services for instructional support, fine arts, athletics, work-based learning, assistive technology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, orientation and mobility skills, and expanded core curriculum skills, all work together for the transition to college and career readiness and high school graduation. At the Georgia Academy for the Blind, we are ALL committed to providing instruction and independent living skills to establish each student’s highest level of independence.
Tel: 404-657-1452
Visit the website of Georgia Library Service for the Blind & Print Disabled (opens in a new tab)
Through the Georgia Library Service for the Blind & Print Disabled (GLS), Georgia Public Library Service provides library services for individuals who are blind and to those whose physical abilities require the use of books and magazines in audio format or in braille. Services are delivered through a network including two walk-in locations and a central distribution center.
Tel: 770-313-1762
Visit the website of Alternative Baseball (opens in a new tab)
Alternative Baseball provides an authentic baseball experience for teens and adults (ages 15+) with autism and other disabilities for physical and social skills enrichment in life on and off the baseball diamond. In Alternative Baseball, games are played using professional league rules.
Tel: 404-285-0467
Visit the website of Aerie Experiences (opens in a new tab)
Aerie Experiences is based just north of Atlanta, Georgia and serves children and families from across the Southeast and the United States. Aerie focuses on children, individuals and families navigating Aspergers, High Functioning Autism, Learning Disabilities, ADHD, Neurobiological Disorders and other special needs. Summer camp expeditions take place in Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee. Social Adventure groups take place north of Atlanta at Chattahoochee River National Park. Teen Respite Weekends and Family Weekends take place in Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee. The day camp program take place in Johns Creek, Georgia.
Tel: 770-234-9111
Visit the website of FOCUS (opens in a new tab)
FOCUS began in 1983 when two medically fragile children shared a hospital room. These children had no specific diagnosis, and their parents had little support or resources. Together, these parents founded FOCUS to help others find comfort, information, and hope. Through the years, FOCUS expanded to offer multiple programs to children, teens, and young adults with disabilities—AND to their families.
Tel: 678-455-8540
Visit the website of Forsyth County Parks and Recreation - Therapeutic Recreation (opens in a new tab)
Forsyth County Parks & Recreation Department offers therapeutic recreation programs for individuals with specific needs in order to develop leisure and recreation skills, enhance socialization, independence and overall quality of life.
Tel: 770-781-2178
Visit the website of Forsyth County Senior Services (opens in a new tab)
Forsyth County Senior Services' mission is to be the focal point where older adults gather for services and activities that respond to their diverse needs and interests, enhance their dignity, support their independence, and encourage their involvement in their community.
Tel: 404-633-3430
Visit the website of Lekotek of Georgia (opens in a new tab)
Our vision is a world where children with disabilities are included and empowered through play. Our mission is to facilitate the inclusion of children with disabilities into their families, schools and communities by providing accessible play, adapted toys, technology, information and resources.
Visit the website of Miracle League of Cumming/Forsyth County< (opens in a new tab)
The Miracle League of Cumming-Forsyth provides physically and mentally challenged children and adults a safe and spirited program in which they can hit, run, and catch on a baseball field – just like other kids. Miracle League offers a unique and memorable opportunity these children would not otherwise have.
Visit the website of Special Olympics Forsyth County (opens in a new tab)
Special Olympics is the world’s largest sports organization for people with intellectual & physical disabilities with ~4.6 million Athletes in 170 countries.
The Mission is provide year-round sports, training, and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children & adults with intellectual disabilities.
The Goal of Special Olympics is to help persons with intellectual disabilities participate as productive and respected members of society.
Tel: 678-374-3840
Visit the website of Avita Community Partners (opens in a new tab)
Avita Community Partners is a resource for individuals and families in northeast Georgia experiencing the disabling effects of mental illness, developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases. Our goal is to assist in the development of safe, stable, meaningful lives for all.
Tel: 877-217-4462
Visit the website of Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities(opens in a new tab)
The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is a state agency committed to helping Georgia’s citizen find behavioral health, developmental disability, and hospital services.
Tel: 1-800-715-4225
App: My GCAL – allows call, text, or chat
Visit the website of Georgia Crisis Line (opens in a new tab)
GCAL is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year to help you or someone you care for in a crisis. GCAL professionals will:
In addition, GCAL will help you to access a State Funded provider in your area in a non-emergency as well.
Tel: 770-234-0855
Visit the website of National Alliance on Mental Illness (opens in a new tab)
The mission of NAMI Georgia is to empower affiliates to create communities where all affected by mental illnesses find hope, help, and acceptance through support, education, and advocacy.
Visit the website of Teen Health and Wellness (opens in a new tab)
Teen Health & Wellness: Real Life, Real Answers is for educational purposes only. This website contains a list of hotlines, help lines, and information lines, organized by subject. These national organizations can also refer you to state and local services in your community.
Call or Text: 988
Visit the website of Suicide Hotline (opens in a new tab)
We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
Tel: 678-374-3840
Visit the website of Avita Community Partners (opens in a new tab)
Avita Community Partners is a resource for individuals and families in northeast Georgia experiencing the disabling effects of mental illness, developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases. Our goal is to assist in the development of safe, stable, meaningful lives for all.
Tel: 770-531-4053
Visit the website of Babies Can’t Wait (opens in a new tab)
Babies Can’t Wait is Georgia's statewide interagency service delivery system for infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities and their families.
Tel: 802-345-1983
Visit the website of Brightstone Transitions (opens in a new tab)
Brightstone is an individualized, young adult transitional program, located in Gainesville, Ga. We are not a campus or facility, but rather a community integrated, coaching and mentoring model serving neurodiverse young men and women ages 18 to 30.
Tel: 800-931-8872
Visit the website of Coast to Coast Discount Prescription Card (opens in a new tab)
Coast2CoastRx Card is a free prescription coupon card provided by community governments. Cardholders save on both brand name and generic drugs.
Tel: 678-894-8960
Visit the website of Creative Enterprises (opens in a new tab)
Incorporated as a not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) Community Rehabilitation Program in 1979, we provide employment opportunities along with social and life skills training to individuals with disabilities. This is accomplished through on and off-site work training, job placement assistance, educational programs and community involvement events; along with a variety of additional resources.
Tel: 770-534-6656
Visit the website of Disability Resource Center (opens in a new tab)
DRC is a private, nonprofit organization designed to increase independence, access, and equal rights for everyone through the empowerment of people with disabilities. We are a part of a national network of over 400 Centers for Independent Living (CILs) in the United States created to assist and empower persons with disabilities.
Tel: 877-217-4462
Visit the website of Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities(opens in a new tab)
The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is a state agency committed to helping Georgia’s citizen find behavioral health, developmental disability, and hospital services.
Tel: 770-234-9111
Visit the website of FOCUS (opens in a new tab)
FOCUS began in 1983 when two medically fragile children shared a hospital room. These children had no specific diagnosis, and their parents had little support or resources. Together, these parents founded FOCUS to help others find comfort, information, and hope. Through the years, FOCUS expanded to offer multiple programs to children, teens, and young adults with disabilities—AND to their families.
Tel: 770-491-9014
Visit the website of FODAC (opens in a new tab)
FODAC’s mission is to provide durable medical equipment (DME) such as wheelchairs and hospital beds at little or no cost to individuals with disabilities and their families. We seek to enhance the quality of life for people of all ages who have any type of illness or physical disability. Since 1986, FODAC has collected and distributed more than 50,000 wheelchairs!
Tel: 404-512-7983
Food Allergy Kids of Atlanta (FAKA) is a nonprofit organization guided by medical professionals, experts, advocates, and parents. We help create safer environments for individuals affected by food allergies, empower our members, support vulnerable populations, and help advance food allergy research.
Tel: 770-781-6900
Visit the website of Forsyth County Health Department (opens in a new tab)
Part of the Georgia Department of Public Health, their mission is to help in preventing disease, injury and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters from a health perspective.
Tel: 770-887-2461
Visit the website of Forsyth County Schools Special Education Department (opens in a new tab)
Forsyth County Schools’ special education programs are founded upon the belief that all children are capable of learning and being successful in school experiences which are designed to develop academic, social, emotional, behavioral, and independence skills for active participation in their community.
Tel: 770-781-2178
Visit the website of Forsyth County Senior Services (opens in a new tab)
Forsyth County Senior Services' mission is to be the focal point where older adults gather for services and activities that respond to their diverse needs and interests, enhance their dignity, support their independence, and encourage their involvement in their community.
SOcommrelations@forsythco.com
Visit the website of Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office (opens in a new tab)
The Community Relations Unit serves to promote safety and education to the citizens and businesses of Forsyth County and is a vital component of the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office. The FCSO Community Relations Unit is responsible for coordinating and delivering special classes and programs that work to educate the community and to better build the relationship between the community and the Sheriff’s Office.
Visit the website of Forsyth Autism and Special Needs Support Group (opens in a new tab)
Our purpose as a group is to connect the parents, grandparents, or other caregivers of children or adults with special needs. We want to network resources, ideas and insight. We are here to share and learn from each other. We are also here to encourage each other. We want you to know the word “HOPE”.
Tel: 800-537-2329
Visit the website of Georgia Advocacy Office (opens in a new tab)
GAO’s Mission: To organize our resources and follow our values and legal mandates in ways which substantially increase the number of people who are voluntarily standing beside and for people in Georgia who have significant disabilities and mental illness.
Tel: 1-866-552-4464 opt 4
Visit the website of Georgia Cares (opens in a new tab)
GeorgiaCares is a public-private partnership, administered by the Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Aging Services (DAS). GeorgiaCares provides free, unbiased and factual information and assistance to Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers with health and drug plans. GeorgiaCares is the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) for Georgia.
Tel: 1-800-715-4225
App: My GCAL – allows call, text, or chat
Visit the website of Georgia Crisis Line (opens in a new tab)
GCAL is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year to help you or someone you care for in a crisis. GCAL professionals will:
In addition, GCAL will help you to access a State Funded provider in your area in a non-emergency as well.
Tel: 404-256-1232
Visit the website of International Dyslexia Association Georgia (opens in a new tab)
The International Dyslexia Association Georgia Branch is here to serve the needs of families, educators, and professionals concerned with struggling readers. IDA Georgia is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals living with dyslexia, a learning difference that affects up to 20% of the U.S. population, as well as their families and the communities that support them. Our goal is to provide essential evidence-based research information about assessment, diagnosis, resources, and appropriate educational intervention. We offer information and referral, community outreach events, professional education conferences, and teacher training opportunities to increase public awareness and remediation of dyslexia.
Tel: 770-234-0855
Visit the website of National Alliance on Mental Illness (opens in a new tab)
The mission of NAMI Georgia is to empower affiliates to create communities where all affected by mental illnesses find hope, help, and acceptance through support, education and advocacy.
Tel: 800-229-2038
Visit the website of Parent to Parent (opens in a new tab)
Our Vision: To be the source of choice for support, information, education, and leadership development for Georgians with disabilities or special health care needs, ages birth to 26, and their families.
Tel: 877-255-4254
Visit the website of Quality Care for Children (opens in a new tab)
For 40 years, Quality Care for Children's mission has been to ensure Georgia’s infants and young children reach their full potential by helping:
Tel: 404-256-1232
Visit the website of SISU (opens in a new tab)
SISU (formerly Challenged Child and Friends) offers an integrated learning environment where children from 6 weeks to 6 years with special needs learn and interact alongside their typically developing peers. We believe in fostering a courageous approach to life nurturing every child to reach his or her full potential. There is a unique spark in every child pushing him or her to accomplish more than ever dreamed possible.
Tel: 800-772-1213
Visit the website of Supplemental Security Income (opens in a new tab)
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a Federal income supplement program funded by general tax revenues (not Social Security taxes). It is designed to help aged, blind, and disabled people, who have little or no income and provides cash to meet basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter.
Call or Text: 988
Visit the website of Suicide Hotline (opens in a new tab)
We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
Visit the website of Talk About Curing Autism (opens in a new tab)
TACA Georgia holds Autism Learning Seminars, Coffee Talks, and family events throughout the year. Our seminars feature educational speakers on important topics for ASD families. Our Coffee Talks and family events provide more settings where families can informally network, share resources and speak with seasoned parents.
Visit the website of Teen Health and Wellness (opens in a new tab)
Teen Health & Wellness: Real Life, Real Answers is for educational purposes only. This website contains a list of hotlines, help lines, and information lines, organized by subject. These national organizations can also refer you to state and local services in your community.
Tel: 404-894-0541
Visit the website of Tools for Life (opens in a new tab)
Tools for Life, Georgia's Assistive Technology Act Program, is dedicated to increasing access to and acquisition of assistive technology (AT) devices and services for Georgians of all ages and disabilities so they can live, learn, work, and play independently and with greater freedom in communities of their choice.
Visit the website of Understood.org (opens in a new tab)
We’re dedicated to growing and shaping a world where everyone who learns and thinks differently feels supported at home, at school, and at work; a world where people with all types of disabilities have the opportunity to enjoy meaningful careers; a world where more communities embrace differences.
Tel: 770-781-4110
Visit the website of United Way of Forsyth County (opens in a new tab)
The stability and strength of our community depends on our ability to meet people’s needs and to encourage their self-sufficiency. The scope of problems such as substance abuse, illiteracy, and homelessness is so great that no one agency can solve them alone. Through UWFC, we can mobilize many individuals, agencies, and resources to tackle some of our community’s toughest problems.
Tel: 866-489-0001
Visit the website of Vocational Rehabilitation Service (opens in a new tab)
The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency operates five integrated and interdependent statutory programs that share a primary goal - to help people with disabilities to become fully productive members of society by achieving independence and meaningful employment. The largest of the programs are Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Program, Disability Adjudication Services, and Roosevelt Warm Springs/Cave Spring Center. Two other unique programs serve consumers with visual impairments: the Business Enterprise Program and Georgia Industries for the Blind.
Tel: 770-777-0475
Visit the website of Alexsander Academy (opens in a new tab)
Alexsander Academy is a fully-accredited and specialized school designed to engage children with learning differences and special needs in ways that encourage academic success and social and emotional independence.
Tel: 802-345-1983
Visit the website of Brightstone Transitions (opens in a new tab)
Brightstone is an individualized, young adult transitional program, located in Gainesville, Ga. We are not a campus or facility, but rather a community integrated, coaching and mentoring model serving neurodiverse young men and women ages 18 to 30.
Tel: 678-894-8960
Visit the website of Creative Enterprises (opens in a new tab)
Incorporated as a not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) Community Rehabilitation Program in 1979, we provide Employment opportunities along with social and life skills training to individuals with disabilities. This is accomplished through on and off-site work training, job placement assistance, educational programs and community involvement events; along with a variety of additional resources.
Tel: 770-534-6656
Visit the website of Disability Resource Center (opens in a new tab)
DRC is a private, nonprofit organization designed to increase independence, access, and equal rights for everyone through the empowerment of people with disabilities. We are a part of a national network of over 400 Centers for Independent Living (CILs) in the United States created to assist and empower persons with disabilities.
Tel: 770-234-9111
Visit the website of FOCUS (opens in a new tab)
FOCUS began in 1983 when two medically fragile children shared a hospital room. These children had no specific diagnosis, and their parents had little support or resources. Together, these parents founded FOCUS to help others find comfort, information, and hope. Through the years, FOCUS expanded to offer multiple programs to children, teens, and young adults with disabilities—AND to their families.
Tel: 404-512-7983
Food Allergy Kids of Atlanta (FAKA) is a nonprofit organization guided by medical professionals, experts, advocates, and parents. We help create safer environments for individuals affected by food allergies, empower our members, support vulnerable populations, and help advance food allergy research.
Tel: 770-781-6900
Visit the website of Forsyth County Health Department (opens in a new tab)
Part of the Georgia Department of Public Health, their mission is to help in preventing disease, injury and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters from a health perspective.
Tel: 770-887-2461
Visit the website of Forsyth County Schools Special Education Department (opens in a new tab)
Forsyth County Schools’ special education programs are founded upon the belief that all children are capable of learning and being successful in school experiences which are designed to develop academic, social, emotional, behavioral, and independence skills for active participation in their community.
Tel: 478-751-6083
Visit the website of Georgia Academy for the Blind (opens in a new tab)
The staff at Georgia Academy for the Blind is comprised of a team of professionals providing instruction in multiple areas for total immersion. Wrap-around services for instructional support, fine arts, athletics, work-based learning, assistive technology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, orientation and mobility skills, and expanded core curriculum skills, all work together for the transition to college and career readiness and high school graduation. At the Georgia Academy for the Blind, we are ALL committed to providing instruction and independent living skills to establish each student’s highest level of independence.
Tel: 404-256-1232
Visit the website of International Dyslexia Association Georgia (opens in a new tab)
The International Dyslexia Association Georgia Branch is here to serve the needs of families, educators, and professionals concerned with struggling readers. IDA Georgia is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals living with dyslexia, a learning difference that affects up to 20% of the U.S. population, as well as their families and the communities that support them. Our goal is to provide essential evidence-based research information about assessment, diagnosis, resources, and appropriate educational intervention. We offer information and referral, community outreach events, professional education conferences, and teacher training opportunities to increase public awareness and remediation of dyslexia.
Tel: 770-998-1017
Visit the website of Jacob’s Ladder School (opens in a new tab)
Jacob’s Ladder is a fully accredited Pre-K thru 12th grade non-profit, private school with our Compass program serving adults with different abilities in gaining executive and vocational skills. Our brain-based approach allows students to work at their highest challenge points while enjoying our 15-acre campus.
Tel: 404-256-1232
Visit the website of SISU (opens in a new tab)
SISU (formerly Challenged Child and Friends) offers an integrated learning environment where children from 6 weeks to 6 years with special needs learn and interact alongside their typically developing peers. We believe in fostering a courageous approach to life nurturing every child to reach his or her full potential. There is a unique spark in every child pushing him or her to accomplish more than ever dreamed possible.
Tel: 770-641-8688
Visit the website of The Cottage School (opens in a new tab)
Building a sense of self for students with special learning needs through academic and experiential programming, The Cottage School prepares individuals for fulfillment of their true potential as confident, productive, and independent adults.
Visit the website of Caroline’s Cart (opens in a new tab)
Caroline’s Cart was created for special needs individuals. It provides caregivers a viable option to transport a special needs individual through a store while shopping, without the impossible task of having to maneuver a wheelchair and a traditional shopping cart at the same time.
Tel: 770-534-6656
Visit the website of Disability Resource Center (opens in a new tab)
DRC is a private, nonprofit organization designed to increase independence, access, and equal rights for everyone through the empowerment of people with disabilities. We are a part of a national network of over 400 Centers for Independent Living (CILs) in the United States created to assist and empower persons with disabilities.
Tel: 770-234-9111
Visit the website of FOCUS (opens in a new tab)
FOCUS began in 1983 when two medically fragile children shared a hospital room. These children had no specific diagnosis, and their parents had little support or resources. Together, these parents founded FOCUS to help others find comfort, information, and hope. Through the years, FOCUS expanded to offer multiple programs to children, teens, and young adults with disabilities—AND to their families.
Tel: 770-491-9014
Visit the website of FODAC (opens in a new tab)
FODAC’s mission is to provide durable medical equipment (DME) such as wheelchairs and hospital beds at little or no cost to individuals with disabilities and their families. We seek to enhance the quality of life for people of all ages who have any type of illness or physical disability. Since 1986, FODAC has collected and distributed more than 50,000 wheelchairs!
