Community Resources

Dual Enrollment offers high school students the opportunity to take courses at local technical schools, junior colleges, colleges and universities while still being enrolled in courses at their high school. Students earn credit for both college and high school.

Gwinnett County Public Schools: Dual Enrollment

https://gwinnetttech.edu/dualenrollment/

Federal Aide & scholarships, college planning, career exploration and other resources.

https://www.gafutures.org

Requirements for earning a General Education Diploma.

Gwinnett County Public Schools: Promotion and Graduation Requirements

Higher education institutions including research universities, comprehensive universities, state universities and state colleges.

https://www.usg.edu/

Technical education, adult education, and customized business and industry training through programs that use the best available technology and offer easy access to lifelong education and training through programs that use the best available technology and offer easy access to lifelong education and training for all adult Georgians and corporate citizens.

https://www.tcsg.edu/

Programs that provide access to people with intellectual disabilities to postsecondary education.

https://gcdd.org/about/105-general-content/3056-inclusive-post-secondary-education-ipse.html

Think College is a national organization dedicated to developing, expanding, and improving research and practice in inclusive higher education for students with intellectual disability. 

https://thinkcollege.net/

Courses prepare high school students for post-secondary education and training for in-demand, high-skill, and high-wage careers. Beginning in 6th grade through 12th grade.

https://www.gcpsk12.org/domain/11888

Gwinnett County Public Schools: College and Career Development

Learn about careers, find career information, and locate career resources and advice with CareerOneStop.

https://www.careeronestop.org/

Allows high school students to graduate from high school with real-world work experience.

https://www.gcpsk12.org/Page/30531

Gwinnett County Public Schools: Work Based Learning

WorkSource is designed to provide money and support to guide you through the process to find employment. We'll assess your skills, provide training, and help you find the job -- or career -- that's right for you.

https://atlworks.org/

To empower people with differing abilities to maximize their potential by securing economic self-sufficiency, independence, and inclusion within their communities.

https://bobbydodd.org/

Supported employment agency with expertise in developing positions in a wide variety of industries.

https://www.briggsassociates.org/wordpress/

Helps people with disabilities become fully productive members of society by achieving independence and meaningful employment. 

https://gvs.georgia.gov/

Helps people improve their lives by assisting individuals to find a job and grow their careers.

https://www.goodwill.org/about-us/

Provide job training, employment, and vocational support for youth and adults with disabilities and other barriers to employment.

https://tommynobiscenter.org/about-us/

Annandale Village is the only non-profitm residential community in the entire southeastern United States that serves adults with developmental disabilities and acquired brain injuries at all levels of care throughout an individual's lifetime. The mission of Annandale Village is to provide progressive life assistance so our Villagers can maximize their abilities and maintain their independence in the least restrictive environment.

https://www.annandale.org

Fun, customized, inclusive, guilt-free respite care experiences and day programs.

https://www.AutumnsGift.org

We are Creative Enterprises, and our Day Program offers a wide array of opportunities for adults with disabilities funded through the Medicaid waiver funds and also self-funded. We contract with Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation and offer employment for people with barriers to employment.

https://creativeenterprises.org

The Exceptional Foundation of Atlanta provides purpose and community to young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who have aged out of public schools at age 22. The EFAtl day program provides opportunities for lifelong learning, access to the community, as well as social and recreational opportunities. Exceptional Summer camp programming available to individuals 16 years old and up. 

https://efatl.org/

Provides a meaningful place where young adults can continue to grow, socialize, gain skills, have new experiences, receive peer support, and be part of a community. We also offer a summer program for those still in high school, ages 16-21!

https://www.greatprospectsinc.org

Happyfeat offers two major programs, a summer camp and day program. Our day program is geared for individuals who have aged out of the school system. Our hours are 9AM - 3PM. We also host a variety of events in our community throughout the year.

https://happyfeat.org

Hi-Hope Center offers day, residential, and employment services for adults with intellectual disabilities.

https://hihopecenter.org

"Just" People, Inc. is a private non-profit organization that's mission is to provide a variety of support services to adults with developmental disabilities, mental illnesses and head injuries.

https://www.justpeople.org

The Next Stop's program provides large and small peer groups with personal mentor leadership to encourage members as they engage in planned activities. These activities allow supported opportunities for social engagement, recreation and leisure participation, and life application learning. Engaging in supported and cooperative group activities allow members the opportunity to practice appropriate social skills, further their own learning and skills, and experience success and the pride of accomplishment alongside their peers. 

https://www.thenextstop.org

We are a vocational center located in Stone Mountain, GA that works with special-needs adults, to create hand-crafted prayer beads, namely handmade rosaries. We offer a safe space for young adults to gain practical experience, community interaction, practice social skills and learn independence. Our work centers around beading, using this craft as a tool to engage the hands and the mind in creating unique works of art and methods of self-discovery and, above all, serving our neighbors and the community.

https://rosarymakersoa.org/

A nonprofit organization of trained caregivers who work around-the-clock to enrich the lives of adults with developmental disabilities by maximizing independence, breaking down barriers and advocating for greater community access.

https://smile4.info/

Provides training and support for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism to help them integrate more fully into business and community.

https://www.wowinsync.org

Guides adults with mild to moderate disabilities in the workplace, community, and home. 

https://yallsgroup.org/

Funding source based on the unique needs of individuals and their families.

https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/be-compassionate/home-services/family-support-services

Begin considering at age 17 in preparation for the Transfer of Rights at 18 years old. Guardianship is a legal proceeding in which someone (usually a family member) asks the court to find that a person is unable to manage his/her own affairs effectively because of his/her disability.

Gwinnett Guardianship: https://www.gwinnettcourts.com/probate/Guardianship-and-Conservatorship-of-an-Adult

Applications: https://www.gwinnettcourts.com/probate/Guardianship-and-Conservatorship-of-an-Adult

Pro Bono Probate Clinic: https://www.gwinnettcourts.com/probate/pro-bono

Money that may be used to pay for services for a person with intellectual, developmental, or physical disabilities. Services can take place in the home or in the community.

https://georgia.gove/apply-new-option-waiver-program-now-and-comprehensive-support-waiver-program-comp

Medicaid Waiver Online Application: https://medicaid.georgia.gov/programs/all-programs/waiver-programs

Offer parent trainings and information resources about transition planning, agencies that support individuals with disabilities, Medicaid waivers, special education concerns, community resources, and other information related to disabilities and special education.

GCPS Parent Mentor: Dawn Albanese

Email: dawn.albanese@gcpsk12.org

Supports Georgia families and individuals impacted by disabilities or special health care needs.

https://www.p2pga.org/roadmap/transitions

Supports Georgia families and individuals impacted by disabilities or special health care needs.

https://www.p2pga.secure.force.com/Provider

Provides monthly payments to adults and children who have a disability.

https://www.ssa.gov/ssi

Assists parents, students with disabilities and educators with life after high school. The goal of the Transition Fair is to provide information and resources to parents to help with preparation for their child's future. 

Gwinnett County Public Schools: Transition Resources