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Disabilities Resource Guide: Resources

Selected resource guide aimed at assisting students with disabilities in the Atlanta University Center.

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Atlanta

Office of Human Constituent Services
Offer referrals to different agencies and serves as a direct link for residents with Disability seeking assistance.

 Georgia

State of Georgia ADA Coordinator Office
The state of Georgia ADA coordinator’s office serves as a resource of support for agencies trying to comply with the ADA. In addition, the website offers useful information and links relating to services that are accessible to those with disabilities such as; employment, equal opportunity, health, housing, legal and education. Contact Information is below:

Mike Galifianakis, State ADA Coordinator's Office
  404-657-7313 Fax: 404-657-1741 TTY: 404-657-9993

Hearing Impaired
The Georgia relay service enables Georgia citizens with any type of hearing impairments to communicate via telephone.

Exceptional Students
Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) Office of Curriculum and Instruction's program designed to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities.

Find Mental Health Services
The office of mental health locates services for people with mental health, developmental disabilities and addictive diseases.

Disability Resource Monthly Guide to Disability Resources on the Internet (DRM)
The Disability Monthly Guide is a nonprofit organization established for people with disability with a goal of providing information on resources and other organizations that promotes independent living.  The resources are local and
state

GLASS-Georgia Library for Accessible Services
GLASS is a service that provides access to free accessible library material in Braille and recorded materials. Patrons can receive materials by mail. Equipment for playback is also available. The website provides the user with information and application for services in addition to links to Sub regional Talking Book Centers. The program also com

 National Federation for the Blind of Georgia, Inc.
The National Federation of the blind of Georgia is a no profit organization which focuses on the needs of the blind by providing information and resources.  In addition to being an advocacy for the blind this group also provides a social outlet for those who are visually impaired. For further information please see the contact information below:

National Federation of the Blind of Georgia, Inc.(404) 371-1000 (Voice) (404) 371-1002 (Fax) (866) 316-3242 (Toll Free)

 Tools for Life
The Tools for Life website provides information about assistive technology and assistive devices for people with  disabilities living in Georgia.

 Georgia Governors Council on Developmental Disabilities
The Georgia Governors Council on Developmental Disabilities serves as a resource and advocate for the Developmental Disabled in Georgia. The council works with the disabled, organizations, private sectors, government organizations, educators, and politicians to find a better way to serve disabled Georgians

Federal

DisabilityInfo.gov
DisabilityInfo.gov is an official federal government website that provides a wealth of information and resources that will assist those with disabilities to actively participate in the workforce and in their communities.

American Associations of People with Disabilities (AAPD)
AADP is a non profit cross disability member organization that serves as an advocacy for those with disability assisting them in becoming self sufficient citizens. The web site offers links and contact information for services, news, information and other vital resources.

 US Department of Justice Americans with Disability Act (ADA) Homepage
The ADA home page provides information centered on and around the Americans with Disabilities Act.  The homepage provide detail explanation of the ADA as is concern every aspect of life for those persons with a disability and the standards that should be followed.

 The National Library services for the Blind and Physically Handicap
Sponsored by a network of national libraries this organization circulates library materials and Braille through the mail for those who are blind and physically handicap.