Georgia Client Assistance Program
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The Georgia Client Assistance Program helps people with disabilities who're seeking or receiving vocational rehabilitation services by providing information about the federal Rehabilitation Act.
Join Choose Work! on December 17th at 3PM for a WISE webinar on the "Top 3 FAQs About Working While Receiving Disability Benefits". choosework.ssa.gov/wise/
#disability #employment #SocialSecurity #resources #webinar
#disability #employment #SocialSecurity #resources #webinar
Registration for Work Incentive Seminar Events (WISE)
Attend a free Work Incentive Seminar Event (WISE) online webinar to learn about the Ticket to Work program or Work Incentives.
choosework.ssa.gov
December 16, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Join Choose Work! on December 17th at 3PM for a WISE webinar on the "Top 3 FAQs About Working While Receiving Disability Benefits". choosework.ssa.gov/wise/
#disability #employment #SocialSecurity #resources #webinar
#disability #employment #SocialSecurity #resources #webinar
GVRA can provide assistive work technology when it’s needed to support your path to employment — including during assessments, trial work experiences, or when it directly helps you reach a competitive, integrated employment outcome.
Technology that supports your success at work matters!
Technology that supports your success at work matters!
December 15, 2025 at 1:31 PM
GVRA can provide assistive work technology when it’s needed to support your path to employment — including during assessments, trial work experiences, or when it directly helps you reach a competitive, integrated employment outcome.
Technology that supports your success at work matters!
Technology that supports your success at work matters!
Need Assistive Technology or Specialized Equipment? The FOCUS Equipment Grant Program provides funding for medically necessary equipment that supports children & young adults w/ physical disabilities in GA — especially items insurance won’t cover or only partially funds. focus-ga.org/program/equi...
Equipment Grant Program - FOCUS
Eligibility FOCUS Kid must be between ages 0-21 AND Have lifelong developmental and/or physical disabilities. Some common diagnoses include but are not limited to cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, spina ...
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December 12, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Need Assistive Technology or Specialized Equipment? The FOCUS Equipment Grant Program provides funding for medically necessary equipment that supports children & young adults w/ physical disabilities in GA — especially items insurance won’t cover or only partially funds. focus-ga.org/program/equi...
Looking to connect with local, national, international, & remote employers who hire individuals with disabilities? Check out today's Ability Job Fair! abilityjobfair.org?fbclid=IwY2x...
💻 Fully accessible with video, ASL, captions & text.
#disability #employment #resources #jobseekers #jobsearch
💻 Fully accessible with video, ASL, captions & text.
#disability #employment #resources #jobseekers #jobsearch
Job Fair for disABLED Talent — Online ABILITY Job Fair
Accessible job fair recruiting job seekers with disabilities with Video, Transcriptions, Sign Language interpreters, screen reader usable, text messages.
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December 11, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Looking to connect with local, national, international, & remote employers who hire individuals with disabilities? Check out today's Ability Job Fair! abilityjobfair.org?fbclid=IwY2x...
💻 Fully accessible with video, ASL, captions & text.
#disability #employment #resources #jobseekers #jobsearch
💻 Fully accessible with video, ASL, captions & text.
#disability #employment #resources #jobseekers #jobsearch
📘 Did you know? GVRA can authorize payment for required exams that help an individual qualify for entrance into training or to practice their agreed-upon employment goal. Each specific exam can only be authorized once.
#VocationalRehabilitation #disability #employment #services #Georgia #resources
#VocationalRehabilitation #disability #employment #services #Georgia #resources
December 10, 2025 at 1:06 PM
📘 Did you know? GVRA can authorize payment for required exams that help an individual qualify for entrance into training or to practice their agreed-upon employment goal. Each specific exam can only be authorized once.
#VocationalRehabilitation #disability #employment #services #Georgia #resources
#VocationalRehabilitation #disability #employment #services #Georgia #resources
Need rehab services but are uninsured or underinsured? The Georgia Rehabilitation Services Volunteer Partnership (RSVP) Clinic at Shepherd Center provides free, high-quality outpatient rehab for individuals recovering from brain injury, stroke, or spinal cord injury.
www.garsvpclinic.org/impact
www.garsvpclinic.org/impact
Impact — Georgia RSVP Clinic
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December 9, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Need rehab services but are uninsured or underinsured? The Georgia Rehabilitation Services Volunteer Partnership (RSVP) Clinic at Shepherd Center provides free, high-quality outpatient rehab for individuals recovering from brain injury, stroke, or spinal cord injury.
www.garsvpclinic.org/impact
www.garsvpclinic.org/impact
🧒 GVRA may authorize childcare for children 12 and under so parents can participate in primary vocational rehabilitation services. This support helps parents focus on reaching their employment goals while ensuring their children are cared for.
December 8, 2025 at 1:07 PM
🧒 GVRA may authorize childcare for children 12 and under so parents can participate in primary vocational rehabilitation services. This support helps parents focus on reaching their employment goals while ensuring their children are cared for.
👕 Under CSPM 8.5.51, GVRA may assist with the cost of uniforms or other required occupational clothing so individuals can fully participate in their employment journey. Removing barriers—big or small—is part of helping Georgians with disabilities prepare for, secure, & succeed in employment.
December 4, 2025 at 1:10 PM
👕 Under CSPM 8.5.51, GVRA may assist with the cost of uniforms or other required occupational clothing so individuals can fully participate in their employment journey. Removing barriers—big or small—is part of helping Georgians with disabilities prepare for, secure, & succeed in employment.
🚍 Need help completing your MARTA Mobility Paratransit application? If you're applying or reapplying for paratransit services, reach out to your Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor—they can help verify the disability-related information needed for your application. itsmarta.com/uploadedFile...
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December 3, 2025 at 4:28 PM
🚍 Need help completing your MARTA Mobility Paratransit application? If you're applying or reapplying for paratransit services, reach out to your Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor—they can help verify the disability-related information needed for your application. itsmarta.com/uploadedFile...
🌟 Did you know? The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency offers three distinct Supported Employment (SE) service models to help individuals with significant disabilities achieve competitive, integrated employment — with the right support at the right time.
#SupportedEmployment
#SupportedEmployment
December 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🌟 Did you know? The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency offers three distinct Supported Employment (SE) service models to help individuals with significant disabilities achieve competitive, integrated employment — with the right support at the right time.
#SupportedEmployment
#SupportedEmployment
The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities is gathering feedback to better understand what’s happening in K–12 education across GA. Your voice can help shape stronger, more inclusive education policies for Georgia’s students with disabilities.
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November 28, 2025 at 1:28 PM
The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities is gathering feedback to better understand what’s happening in K–12 education across GA. Your voice can help shape stronger, more inclusive education policies for Georgia’s students with disabilities.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/XPLY7Z5
www.surveymonkey.com/r/XPLY7Z5
🚍 Under CSPM 8.5.49, GVRA can authorize assistance with:
✔️ Public transportation fares or mileage-related costs
✔️ Training to learn how to use public transit safely & independently
✔️ Basic driver training to help individuals gain the knowledge & skills necessary to safely operate a motor vehicle
✔️ Public transportation fares or mileage-related costs
✔️ Training to learn how to use public transit safely & independently
✔️ Basic driver training to help individuals gain the knowledge & skills necessary to safely operate a motor vehicle
November 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM
🚍 Under CSPM 8.5.49, GVRA can authorize assistance with:
✔️ Public transportation fares or mileage-related costs
✔️ Training to learn how to use public transit safely & independently
✔️ Basic driver training to help individuals gain the knowledge & skills necessary to safely operate a motor vehicle
✔️ Public transportation fares or mileage-related costs
✔️ Training to learn how to use public transit safely & independently
✔️ Basic driver training to help individuals gain the knowledge & skills necessary to safely operate a motor vehicle
Looking to build new skills at your own pace? Check out GCPL University — a free online learning platform designed to help you gain job knowledge & develop marketable skills. Courses include: Computer Basics, Job Search Skills, Microsoft Office & Python Programming
www.gwinnettpl.org/gcpl-univers...
www.gwinnettpl.org/gcpl-univers...
GCPL University - Gwinnett County Public Library
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November 25, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Looking to build new skills at your own pace? Check out GCPL University — a free online learning platform designed to help you gain job knowledge & develop marketable skills. Courses include: Computer Basics, Job Search Skills, Microsoft Office & Python Programming
www.gwinnettpl.org/gcpl-univers...
www.gwinnettpl.org/gcpl-univers...
Did You Know? Before GVRA can decide that a person with a disability is unable to benefit from vocational rehabilitation services, they must first provide Trial Work Experiences. This ensures every individual has a fair and meaningful opportunity to demonstrate their potential for employment.
November 21, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Did You Know? Before GVRA can decide that a person with a disability is unable to benefit from vocational rehabilitation services, they must first provide Trial Work Experiences. This ensures every individual has a fair and meaningful opportunity to demonstrate their potential for employment.
GVRA’s new FY 2025 report shows how funds were invested to support Georgians with disabilities on their path to employment.Total FY 2025 Expenditures: $194,458,208
Two largest spending categories:
Personnel Services: $82,639,993
VR Client Services: $47,357,972
gvs.georgia.gov/get-know-us/...
Two largest spending categories:
Personnel Services: $82,639,993
VR Client Services: $47,357,972
gvs.georgia.gov/get-know-us/...
GVRA Annual Report
A list of all the Annual Reports published by GVRA.
gvs.georgia.gov
November 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
GVRA’s new FY 2025 report shows how funds were invested to support Georgians with disabilities on their path to employment.Total FY 2025 Expenditures: $194,458,208
Two largest spending categories:
Personnel Services: $82,639,993
VR Client Services: $47,357,972
gvs.georgia.gov/get-know-us/...
Two largest spending categories:
Personnel Services: $82,639,993
VR Client Services: $47,357,972
gvs.georgia.gov/get-know-us/...
Have you heard about Resilient Teens? It focuses on equipping youth in grades 6-12 with the skills & support needed to navigate adversity, manage emotions, and thrive. More info at: rceg.org/teens/
#youth #mentalhealth #support #resilience #georgia #resources
#youth #mentalhealth #support #resilience #georgia #resources
Teens – Resilient Communities of East GA
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November 19, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Have you heard about Resilient Teens? It focuses on equipping youth in grades 6-12 with the skills & support needed to navigate adversity, manage emotions, and thrive. More info at: rceg.org/teens/
#youth #mentalhealth #support #resilience #georgia #resources
#youth #mentalhealth #support #resilience #georgia #resources
📦 GVRA may assist with the transport of personal belongings when an individual has secured or been promised suitable employment in writing from an employer. The new job must be more than 50 miles from your current residence.
#VocationalRehabilitation #Employment #Disability #Georgia #resources
#VocationalRehabilitation #Employment #Disability #Georgia #resources
November 18, 2025 at 12:58 PM
📦 GVRA may assist with the transport of personal belongings when an individual has secured or been promised suitable employment in writing from an employer. The new job must be more than 50 miles from your current residence.
#VocationalRehabilitation #Employment #Disability #Georgia #resources
#VocationalRehabilitation #Employment #Disability #Georgia #resources
Join Atlanta Legal Aid on Nov 20th at 12PM for a YouTube LIVE about their services & community impact.
✅ Learn how Legal Aid supports Georgia communities
✅ Explore key practice areas: housing, family, & consumer law
✅ Understand eligibility and how to apply
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✅ Learn how Legal Aid supports Georgia communities
✅ Explore key practice areas: housing, family, & consumer law
✅ Understand eligibility and how to apply
www.eventbrite.com/e/learn-with...
Learn with Legal Aid! About Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc.
Join us for a live, informative session on Atlanta Legal Aid and our services on Thursday November 20th at 12pm!
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November 17, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Join Atlanta Legal Aid on Nov 20th at 12PM for a YouTube LIVE about their services & community impact.
✅ Learn how Legal Aid supports Georgia communities
✅ Explore key practice areas: housing, family, & consumer law
✅ Understand eligibility and how to apply
www.eventbrite.com/e/learn-with...
✅ Learn how Legal Aid supports Georgia communities
✅ Explore key practice areas: housing, family, & consumer law
✅ Understand eligibility and how to apply
www.eventbrite.com/e/learn-with...
Join the Atlanta Autism Consortium on 11/18 for a free online discussion about housing options for adults with developmental disabilities.
Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or professional, you’ll gain practical insights + next steps from experts in the field. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or professional, you’ll gain practical insights + next steps from experts in the field. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Housing for our Children: The Dilemma of All Special Needs Parents. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Join the Atlanta Autism Consortium on Tuesday, November 18th for a conversation around housing and adults with developmental disabilities.
This session will explore:
*The range of housing options ava...
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November 15, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Join the Atlanta Autism Consortium on 11/18 for a free online discussion about housing options for adults with developmental disabilities.
Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or professional, you’ll gain practical insights + next steps from experts in the field. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or professional, you’ll gain practical insights + next steps from experts in the field. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
🍽️ The Business Enterprise Program helps qualified individuals who are legally blind become independent business owners in the food service industry. Participants receive training in management, customer service, menu planning, safety, and more — leading to stable income & benefits.
November 14, 2025 at 1:34 PM
🍽️ The Business Enterprise Program helps qualified individuals who are legally blind become independent business owners in the food service industry. Participants receive training in management, customer service, menu planning, safety, and more — leading to stable income & benefits.
The Univ of Michigan is offering a free, online family support program thru the Family Acceptance Project. This program is designed for LGBTQIA youth of color (14–25) & their parents who may be struggling to understand or support their teen’s LGBTQIA identity.
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Family Acceptance Project-Online
The Family Acceptance Project - Online
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November 13, 2025 at 1:05 PM
The Univ of Michigan is offering a free, online family support program thru the Family Acceptance Project. This program is designed for LGBTQIA youth of color (14–25) & their parents who may be struggling to understand or support their teen’s LGBTQIA identity.
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📚 GVRA Can Help With More Than Tuition!
Under Client Services Policy Manual 8.5.22, GVRA may assist with payment for several ancillary services needed to support your training or education.
These supports can help you fully participate in your program and move closer to your employment.
Under Client Services Policy Manual 8.5.22, GVRA may assist with payment for several ancillary services needed to support your training or education.
These supports can help you fully participate in your program and move closer to your employment.
November 12, 2025 at 2:29 PM
📚 GVRA Can Help With More Than Tuition!
Under Client Services Policy Manual 8.5.22, GVRA may assist with payment for several ancillary services needed to support your training or education.
These supports can help you fully participate in your program and move closer to your employment.
Under Client Services Policy Manual 8.5.22, GVRA may assist with payment for several ancillary services needed to support your training or education.
These supports can help you fully participate in your program and move closer to your employment.
GVRA may authorize placement in a recovery residence for eligible individuals recovering from alcohol or drug dependency — but only when the individual is actively receiving treatment as a primary rehabilitation service.
Understanding the guidelines helps you navigate the process confidently.
Understanding the guidelines helps you navigate the process confidently.
November 10, 2025 at 1:18 PM
GVRA may authorize placement in a recovery residence for eligible individuals recovering from alcohol or drug dependency — but only when the individual is actively receiving treatment as a primary rehabilitation service.
Understanding the guidelines helps you navigate the process confidently.
Understanding the guidelines helps you navigate the process confidently.
Shepherd Center has curated a list of online resources for individuals with TBIs or spinal cord injuries — as well as their families and caregivers. From education to support tools, these resources are designed to help you navigate your recovery and ongoing journey. shepherd.org/about/commun...
Resources
Explore our curated resource links to support patients and families on their journey to recovery and well-being. Find the help you need today!
shepherd.org
November 8, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Shepherd Center has curated a list of online resources for individuals with TBIs or spinal cord injuries — as well as their families and caregivers. From education to support tools, these resources are designed to help you navigate your recovery and ongoing journey. shepherd.org/about/commun...
📢 Georgia Tech is conducting research on discrimination, stress, & well-being in Deaf, HoH, and DeafBlind adults.
Who Can Participate?
Adults 18+; Diagnosed hearing loss (Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or DeafBlind); Able to complete an online survey in written English
👉 bit.ly/GTStudyDHH
Who Can Participate?
Adults 18+; Diagnosed hearing loss (Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or DeafBlind); Able to complete an online survey in written English
👉 bit.ly/GTStudyDHH
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November 7, 2025 at 1:21 PM
📢 Georgia Tech is conducting research on discrimination, stress, & well-being in Deaf, HoH, and DeafBlind adults.
Who Can Participate?
Adults 18+; Diagnosed hearing loss (Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or DeafBlind); Able to complete an online survey in written English
👉 bit.ly/GTStudyDHH
Who Can Participate?
Adults 18+; Diagnosed hearing loss (Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or DeafBlind); Able to complete an online survey in written English
👉 bit.ly/GTStudyDHH