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FAMILY SUPPORT Funding
FAMILY SUPPORT Funding
Funding is a great way to access community support for respite care, recreational activities and camps!
We use funding for karate, camp, and respite but there are many more activities and services available.
Bobby Dodd Institute (BDI): Offers a complete community-based system of services to support parents and caregivers of children with disabilities. We connect local families with federal resources, as well as intensive hands-on support for families in crisis.
InCommunity: “InCommunity provides the support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live safe, healthy, and successful lives in their communities. ”
Apply Here: https://www.incommunityga.org/new-page-5
Now Comp Waiver: https://georgia.gov/apply-new-option-waiver-program-now-and-comprehensive-support-waiver-program-comp
SUPPORT GROUP (parental & INDIVIDUAL resources)
SUPPORT GROUP (parental & INDIVIDUAL resources)
Support groups are a great way to meet families and connect. It's also a way to receive community resources and events.
Mocha Matters (virtual):
https://atl-spectrum.com/events/mocha-matters/
Telic Empowerment (In Person & Virtual events):
https://telicempowerment.org/request-resources/
Autistic Women Of Color (FB group)
FOR MOMS
FOR MOMS
Magenta Momz: Where moms of special needs children get self-care for mental health.
Extraordinary Moms Secret Society (FB Group): Community outings for moms! Resource posts for families.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1039593872739201/
Advocacy
Advocacy
Special Education Parent Coordinator (Gwinnett County):
Tarsha Carroll 678-301-7236
Georgia Autism Center: Initial consultation and evaluation. Family support & advocacy.
https://www.georgiaautismcenter.com/
aCCESSIBILTY
aCCESSIBILTY
FOCUS equipment grant program
Kid must be between ages 0-21 AND
Have a physical and/or developmental disability that requires medically necessary equipment.
Are a Georgia Resident.
The total lifetime per child is $10,000 (Loaned equipment does not count towards lifetime maximum or grant per year limit)
see website for full details~
https://focus-ga.org/program/equipment-grant-program/
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