Our resource center is a great place to find important supports and services information you may need. These resources — which include national programs and ones specific to the state of Georgia — will constantly be growing, providing you with valuable information!
Statewide Independent Living Council of Georgia
The Statewide Independent Living Council of Georgia, Inc. (or, “The SILC”) is a private nonprofit corporation governed by people with all types of disabilities from all across the state. The role of the SILC is to identify societal barriers to independent living and to collaborate with Centers for Independent Living, Rehabilitation Services and other related entities to remove those barriers and to increase the supports and services needed to create independent living opportunities.
Centers for Independent Living in Georgia
Centers for Independent Living are non-residential, community-based organizations, governed and staffed by people with disabilities, that offer a wide variety of services to consumers with disabilities and their families. The foundation of these services is the peer-to-peer relationship, where people with disabilities act as mentors for other people with disabilities, showing them by example how to help themselves and to live independently.
Georgians for a Healthy Future
Our mission is to build and mobilize a unified voice, vision, and leadership to achieve a healthy future for all Georgians. Our vision is of a day in which all Georgians have access to the quality, affordable health care they need to live healthy lives and contribute to the health of their communities.
Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta (DSAA)
DSAA is dedicated to support, early intervention, education, awareness and advocacy for persons with Down syndrome and their families. The Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta was founded in 1979 and serves the Greater Metro Atlanta area.
Established in 1998 to provide support, education and resources for individuals and families impacted by autism. Spectrum currently serves over 1,500 families in Gwinnett County and the surrounding Metro Atlanta area and has become a well-known resource in the Autism community.
FOCUS + Fragile Kids is here to help children who are medically fragile or have significant developmental and/or physical disabilities. We comfort with hospital visits and support groups, offer hope by information and education, provide fun activities for parents and kids and help to make equipment available to children in need.
Parent to Parent of Georgia is considered the “First Stop” for information on supports for children with developmental disabilities and their families in Georgia. Visit their extensive Special Needs Database and the Roadmap to Success for valuable resources.
Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD)
GCDD provides resource information on lifespan issues: homes, careers, learning, support, influence, and communities.