Adult Disability Resources GA
Therapy and Medical Services On this page, you will find some of the residential and day habilitation programs in the metro Atlanta area. This list is constantly changing, and not all programs will be appropriate for all people.
•Bobby Dodd Institute- “People with disabilities have consistently faced an approximately 65% rate of unemployment despite the ability and willingness to work. Bobby Dodd Institute (BDI) is committed to reducing that unemployment rate by helping people with disabilities and disadvantages overcome barriers to work.” http://www.bobbydodd.org/
•Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute- “For almost 50 years, Roosevelt Warm Springs has provided proven vocational rehabilitation for Georgia. Providing independent living skills, academic services and job skills training, the vocational program is designed to evaluate, equip and return young Georgians with special needs to their home communities, using individualized plans to promote and achieve as much independence as possible. Residents are housed in a new, state-of-the-art complex.” http://www.rooseveltrehab.org/pages/view
•Tommy Nobis- “Serving businesses throughout Metro Atlanta and 16 states, Nobis Works helps individuals with all types of disabilities to enter or return to employment, and to enjoy productive and independent lifestyles while contributing to the greater business community. Since 1977 we have helped more than 22,000 individuals find dignity and workplace success.” http://nobisworks.org/
• Marcus Autism Center - 1920 Briarcliff Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30329. (404) 785-9400. Website: www.marcus.org. The Marcus Autism Center is a not-for-profit organization with a mission to provide information, services and programs to children with autism and related disorders, their families and those who live and work with them. We offer integrated advanced clinical, behavioral, educational and family support services through a single organization to reduce the stress for families that use our services.
• The ARC of Georgia - 100 Edgewood Avenue, NE, Suite 1675, Atlanta, Georgia 30303. (678) 733-8969. Website: www.thearcofgeorgia.org. The Arc of Georgia is a non-profit membership organization committed to all people with developmental disabilities, and will work to develop programs, funding and public policy that will assist them in realizing their goals of learning, living, working, worshiping and playing in the community. Affiliated with the Arc of the United States, The Arc of Georgia is also committed to self-advocates and families with people who have a developmental disability and will work to ensure they receive the respect to which all people are entitled.
• Tools for Life - 1700 Century Circle, Suite 300, Atlanta, Georgia 30345. (404) 638-0390. Website: www.gatfl.org. The mission is to increase access to assistive technology devices and assistive technology services for Georgians of all ages and disabilities so individuals can live, learn, work, and play independently in communities of their choice.
•North Fulton Training Center- “An important focus for persons with developmental disabilities is community integration, which provides an opportunity for individuals to grow, develop and thrive while having the chance for social & physical integration in home and through community activities.” http://www.fultoncountyga.gov/locations-bh/north-training-center-bh
Therapy and Medical Services On this page, you will find some of the residential and day habilitation programs in the metro Atlanta area. This list is constantly changing, and not all programs will be appropriate for all people.
•Bobby Dodd Institute- “People with disabilities have consistently faced an approximately 65% rate of unemployment despite the ability and willingness to work. Bobby Dodd Institute (BDI) is committed to reducing that unemployment rate by helping people with disabilities and disadvantages overcome barriers to work.” http://www.bobbydodd.org/
•Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute- “For almost 50 years, Roosevelt Warm Springs has provided proven vocational rehabilitation for Georgia. Providing independent living skills, academic services and job skills training, the vocational program is designed to evaluate, equip and return young Georgians with special needs to their home communities, using individualized plans to promote and achieve as much independence as possible. Residents are housed in a new, state-of-the-art complex.” http://www.rooseveltrehab.org/pages/view
•Tommy Nobis- “Serving businesses throughout Metro Atlanta and 16 states, Nobis Works helps individuals with all types of disabilities to enter or return to employment, and to enjoy productive and independent lifestyles while contributing to the greater business community. Since 1977 we have helped more than 22,000 individuals find dignity and workplace success.” http://nobisworks.org/
• Marcus Autism Center - 1920 Briarcliff Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30329. (404) 785-9400. Website: www.marcus.org. The Marcus Autism Center is a not-for-profit organization with a mission to provide information, services and programs to children with autism and related disorders, their families and those who live and work with them. We offer integrated advanced clinical, behavioral, educational and family support services through a single organization to reduce the stress for families that use our services.
• The ARC of Georgia - 100 Edgewood Avenue, NE, Suite 1675, Atlanta, Georgia 30303. (678) 733-8969. Website: www.thearcofgeorgia.org. The Arc of Georgia is a non-profit membership organization committed to all people with developmental disabilities, and will work to develop programs, funding and public policy that will assist them in realizing their goals of learning, living, working, worshiping and playing in the community. Affiliated with the Arc of the United States, The Arc of Georgia is also committed to self-advocates and families with people who have a developmental disability and will work to ensure they receive the respect to which all people are entitled.
• Tools for Life - 1700 Century Circle, Suite 300, Atlanta, Georgia 30345. (404) 638-0390. Website: www.gatfl.org. The mission is to increase access to assistive technology devices and assistive technology services for Georgians of all ages and disabilities so individuals can live, learn, work, and play independently in communities of their choice.
•North Fulton Training Center- “An important focus for persons with developmental disabilities is community integration, which provides an opportunity for individuals to grow, develop and thrive while having the chance for social & physical integration in home and through community activities.” http://www.fultoncountyga.gov/locations-bh/north-training-center-bh