Tips for Getting the School Year Off to a Great Start
If you’re a parent or guardian of a student with special needs, you may find these tips for starting off the school year right to be useful. View or download the PDF by clicking here.
Other Resources
Avita Community Partners
800-525-8751
Resource for individuals and families experiencing mental illness, developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases
Babies Can’t Wait
888-651-8224
Services for infants and toddlers with special needs, birth to 3, and their families
Camp Abilities North Georgia
770- 324-5939
Camp opportunities for those with disabilities
Catalyst Sports
gives people with disabilities access to life changing adventures in a supportive and inclusive community.
Centers for Independent Living
https://www.ilru.org/projects/cil-net/cil-center-and-association-directory
The ILRU (Independent Living Research Utilization) program is a national center for information, training, research, and technical assistance in independent living
Cerebral Palsy Guidance
provides answers and assistance to children with cerebral palsy
Disability Resource Center
888-534-7144
Resource and empowerment center for persons with disabilities in Northeast Georgia
Division of Family and Children Services
877-423-4746
Food Stamps, Medicare, TANF, and childcare
Fire Safety Resources
Fire safety instruction for children with visual impairments:
https://www.perkins.org/…/eight-tips-for-teaching-fire-safe…YouTube video with sign language interpretation on fire safety for people with hearing impairments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AscTSP-WCUI
Fire safety tips for people with mobility impairments: https://www.osfc.pa.gov/…/Mobility-Impaired-Fire-Safety.aspx
Social Story about fire safety: https://paautism.org/resource/fire-safety-social-story/
FOCUS + Fragile Kids
770-234-9111
Helps children who are medically fragile or have significant developmental and/or physical disabilities
Friends of Disabled Adults and Children (FODAC)
866-977-1204
Provides durable medical equipment (DME) such as wheelchairs and hospital beds at little or no cost
Georgia Department of Education
Explains the rights of parents with a child in the special education system and offers strategies for helping your child
Georgia Legal Aid
https://www.georgialegalaid.org/resource/legal-rights-in-educating-a-special-needs-chi
Outlines the rights of parents and children—their mission is to help low-income people navigate the complexities of the court system at the most vulnerable times in their lives through self-help resources when they don’t have access to a lawyer
Georgia Medicaid
Peachcare for Kids® 877-427-3224
Eligibility 404-427-9982
Member Services 866-211-0950
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
844-FOR-GVRA (844-367-4872)
Helping people with disabilities achieve independence and meaningful employment
Lekotek of Georgia
404-633-3430
Provides programs for accessible play, adapted toys, technology, information, and resources
North Carolina Disability Services
800-662-7030
Helps people who have disabilities find employment, find care providers, and gain access to technology
North Carolina Medicaid Contact Center
888-245-0179
Provider and beneficiary information on Medicaid and North Carolina Health Choice policies and procedures
NVISION
https://www.nvisioncenters.com/internet-accessibility-guide/
Guide to internet accessibility for the visually impaired
NW GA Center for Independent Living
706-314-0008
Helps individuals of all ages with all types of disabilities reach their goal of living independently
Parent-to-Parent of Georgia
800-229-2038
Offers 7 core services to Georgia families impacted by disabilities or special healthcare needs
The Arc Center for Future Planning
Resources to help individuals with disabilities and their families plan for the future
The Arc Georgia
470-222-6088
Promotes and protects human rights for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
WIC
800-228-9173
The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Supplemental Nutrition Program