Georgia

Bridges Program

Operated by the Marriott Foundation for People with Disabilities, Bridges provides case-manager support to youth with disabilities transitioning from school to work. Ninety percent of those who successfully complete the program receive offers of ongoing employment.
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Employment First Georgia

A statewide resource and technical assistance center promoting innovative, customized employment practice for all people, including people with disabilities.
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Georgia Assistive Work Technology Services

Provides a variety of services to address the assistive technology needs of eligible adults. Staff work with rehabilitation counselors and their clients to improve the individual's work-related independence at home, school and work environment.
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Georgia Client Assistance Program

Provides information and assistance to individuals seeking or receiving vocational rehabilitation (VR) services under the Rehabilitation Act, including assistance in pursuing administrative, legal and other appropriate remedies.
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Georgia Community Support & Solutions

Provides supports and services to children and adults with developmental disabilities. Programs include assistance to allow people with disabilities to live in their own home, customized employment options and day programs for adults. Apply online for services.

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Georgia Department of Labor Rehabilitation Services

Operates five integrated and interdependent programs that share a primary goal - to help people with disabilities to become fully productive members of society by achieving independence and meaningful employment.
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Georgia Department of Veterans Service

An agency of state government created for the purpose of advising, counseling and assisting Georgia's veterans and their families in receiving their rightful benefits under the vast and complex framework of veterans' laws.
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Georgia High School/High Tech Initiative

Helps youth with disabilities make better, more informed decisions about their careers and their futures by focusing on employment, career development, education, training, leadership and growth opportunities.
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Georgia Independent Living Centers (ILCs)

A list of Independent Living Centers (ILCs) in the state of Georgia. ILCs provide people with disabilities advocacy and support services, including assistance with employment, transportation, housing, health care and living skills.
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Georgia One-Stop Career Centers

Each center provides career counseling, resume assistance, direct job placement, classroom and on-the-job training and information about local and national labor markets and unemployment compensation.
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Georgia Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network

SBDCs offer one-stop assistance to individuals and small businesses by providing a wide variety of information and guidance in central and easily accessible branch locations. SBDC services include, but are not limited to, assisting small businesses with financial, marketing, organization and technical problems. Web site includes a list of all SBDCs in the state.

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Georgia State Board of Workers' Compensation

Agency committed to making the workers' compensation system in Georgia one that is fair and responsive to workers and businesses throughout the state.
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Georgia Work Incentive Planning & Assistance (WIPA)

If you receive disability benefits from the Social Security Administration and are interested in working or learning more about how working would affect your benefits, you can get help from a community organization known as a Work Incentive Planning and Assistance (WIPA) project.
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ServiceSource Network

Provides employment and training for people with disabilities in Georgia and 9 other states.
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U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) - Savannah Local Office

Enforces federal laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), that prohibit job discrimination.
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U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - Atlanta, GA District Office

Enforces several laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), that prohibit discrimination. The Atlanta District Office has jurisdiction over the Savannah Local Office.

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Work Incentive Seminar Events in Rome (08/31/2010), Dublin (09/22/2010) & LaGrange (09/28/2010)

If you are interested in learning about the Ticket to Work Program or other Work Incentives, you can attend a free Work Incentive Seminar Event (WISE). WISE are community events held by local organizations for beneficiaries to learn more about available work incentives through accessible, informal, learning opportunities. Join us in Rome on August 31, in Dublin on September 22 or in LaGrange on September 28 to learn more.

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