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The Council Staff may be contacted via their email address or you may call the Council Office at 404-657-2126.
You may click here. [Map] [Directions]
Click here for a list of Council Members.
The DD Council is the Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities and you may find out more details by clicking here. DD Council
The Council meets quarterly and you may click here for the schedule.
To
get support services in Georgia, it depends on several things.....
How can I find a home for my son?
You can find
certified personal care homes (group homes) are in your local area by searching
the database listed on the Office of Regulatory Services website http://www2.state.ga.us/Departments/DHR/ORS/
Your local Community Service Board may also be able to assist with information regarding housing for people with disabilities http://www2.state.ga.us/departments/dhr/mhmrsa/regbomp.html (First you must find out the region in which you live, then determine your closest CSB)
How can I get services for my child who has a disability?
If
your child is from birth to 3, they may be eligible....
How can I get an assisted living facility for my mother?
You can find
certified assisted living facilities in your area by searching the database
listed on the Office of Regulatory Services website http://www2.state.ga.us/Departments/DHR/ORS/
The Federal Social Security Administration processes all disability claims through their federal and local agencies. You can learn more and apply online at their website:
You can find your local social security office by visiting the following website
http://s3abaca.ssa.gov/pro/fol/fol-home.html
As of this publication, there are 11,000 people on the
waiting lists for programs described above.
But it doesn’t have to stay that way!
Publicly funded programs are a result of a fundamental American
institution—democracy! So—if
you’re not registered to vote, get registered and VOTE.
Then, speak to your state elected officials.
You can call your Voter Registration Office or Public Library to find out
who represents you at the state Capitol. After
you’ve taken these steps, join the
Unlock the Waiting List Campaign! Call
Toll-Free: 1-877-WAITLIST
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
The Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities
adapted a portion of this section from the Statewide Independent Living
Councils’ publication “The SILC Readings: Frequently Asked Questions”.
The original printed publication is available from the SILC, by
contacting ccaffrey@silcga.org