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Access For All
Link to this resource manual by the Institute for Community Inclusion to meet the needs of One-Stop customers with disabilities.
ADA Home Page
View a wealth of information and technical assistance on the
Americans with Disabilities Act, including an informative newsletter,
as maintained by the U.S. Department of Justice.
Alliance for Full Participation (AFP)
Learn about how the leading organizations serving the developmental
disabilities field officially joined together to form AFP whose
objective is inclusion of people with developmental disabilities
into the mainstream of American life.
American Association of AdaptedSports™ Programs (AAASP)
Find out how AAASP is working to make it possible for all of America's youth with physical disabilities to be active in competitive sports throughout their school years.
“At Your Service - Welcoming Customers with Disabilities“
Use this self-paced online tutorial to learn more about interacting effectively with people who have a variety of disabilities. There is no cost; however, registration is necessary.
Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission
Access information about this fund used to help offset the high costs of needed services for Georgians with traumatic brain injuries or spinal cord injuries through the addition of a 10% surcharge on all DUI fines. There are resources available for a variety of goods and services, including employment-related expenses.
DisabilityInfo.gov
Discover extensive information regarding people with disabilities, and link to numerous web sites offering resources, services, and technical assistance.
Disability is Natural
Link to this source for thought-provoking articles and ideas to promote new ways of thinking about people with disabilities.
Disability Resource Group
Link to this private, nonprofit organization formerly known
as the Georgia ADA Exchange, Inc., which is devoted to ensuring
that all Georgians, both with and without disabilities, have
equal opportunities to learn, to work, to play, and to live
a full life.
Employer Assistance Referral Network (EARN)
Link to this referral and technical assistance service that connects employers with job vacancies to qualified, job-ready people with disabilities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Access information about this commission that enforces all of the federal statutes relating to discrimination, and provides oversight and coordination of all federal equal employment opportunity regulations, practices, and policies.
Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities
Access information on this Georgia planning council which is charged with improving public policies that affect people with developmental disabilities and their families.
Institute for Community Inclusion
Link to information, publications, promising practices, and training/consultation services related to improving accessibility in the workforce development system.
Learn about People with Disabilities and Employment
Access comprehensive information related to helping people with disabilities reach their potential through independence and employment.
MS LifeLines
Find out about this educational support service committed to helping people living with multiple sclerosis. A newsletter and hotline are also available.
National Center on Workforce and Disability/Adult (NCWD)
Find out about this organization that provides training, technical assistance, policy analysis, and information to improve access for all in the workforce development system.
National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth (NCWD for Youth)
Discover how this group with expertise in disability, education, employment, and workforce development issues assists state and local workforce development systems to better serve youth with disabilities.
National Organization on Disability
Access current disability-related news as well as a wide range of resources and information about increasing the participation of people with disabilities in all aspects of life.
Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)
Link to this U.S. Department of Labor office which helps increase
employment opportunities for people with disabilities through
education, training, assistive technology, and awareness programs.
One-Stop Toolkit
Find out what accessible and comprehensive tools and information are available to state and local One-Stop service providers that provide services that help individuals with disabilities find and keep good jobs.
Rehabilitation Services
Link to this division of the Georgia Department of Labor and find out about the five integrated and interdependent programs that ensure people with disabilities can reach their potential through independence and employment. Also, learn about Georgia High School/High Tech, a community-based enrichment initiative for high school students with disabilities.
Southeast Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center (Southeast DBTAC)
Learn about this regional center and its resources, including
services to promote awareness about the ADA, accessible information
technology, and the rights and abilities of people with disabilities.
Statewide Independent Living Council of Georgia (SILC)
Discover how this nonprofit organization provides disability information, financial support, and technical assistance to a network of seven Centers for Independent Living located throughout the state.
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Administration (SAMSA)
Link to this agency committed to a life in the community for everyone - by building resilience and facilitating recovery for people with or at risk for mental or substance use disorders.
Tools for Life
Link to this service of the Georgia Department of Labor/ Vocational
Rehabilitation Program which promotes the independence and participation
of all Georgians with disabilities and their families through
increased access to assistive technology (AT) for living, learning,
working, and playing.
U.S. Department of Justice - Civil Rights Division
Connect to a variety of informative ADA publications including brochures, Frequently Asked Questions, and other technical assistance tools.
U.S. Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Find valuable Medicare resources, materials, and training information - including details about the new Medicare prescription drug plan.
WIA Section 188 Disability Checklist
Access this checklist developed by the USDOL Civil Rights Center to ensure nondiscrimination and equal opportunity to persons with disabilities participating in activities and services throughout local One-Stop workforce systems. |
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