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Support Programs Located in or near Fayette County, GA
Developmental Disabilities Ministries, Inc. (Group Home Care): Click Here Region Six Department of Behavioral Health (Fayette County’s Medicaid waiver Management Team): Click Here Fayette Alternative Transportation Program (Voucher Transportation Program): For Information Contact Jessica Young (Click to Email) or call her at 770-461-0813 extension 130 Fayette Community Options Center (Day Supports) McIntosh Trail: Click Here Fayette County Recreation Department (Special Olympics and Social Activities): Click Here WOW In Sync (Day Supports and Pre-Vocational Training): Click Here The Hope House (Overnight Respite Care and Weekend Daytime Respite Program): Click Here The Joseph Sams School (Private School for Children with Developmental Disabilities): Click Here Southside Support (Linking Special Needs Families to Their Communities): Click Here Adults in Action Day Program: Click Here First Option Services – Day Program Email: Click Here BSA Community Services – Day Program: Click Here Crown Health Care Services (Respite Care, CLS Services, Community Access, Residential Care, In Home Services): Click Here Tameka Cummings • (770) 716-0402 Additionally, explore camps for children with disabilities in Fayette County and employment resources for individuals with disabilities to enhance community support programs.
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Faith Based Programs
Crossroads Church – Unlimited Program Click Here. Harps Crossing Baptist Church offers a Special Needs Adult Sunday School that is part of the support programs in Fayette County. For more information, click here or email: bullockmarilyn441@gmail.com. First United Methodist Church Fayetteville Sunshine Group is another great resource. You can reach out via email: skeaton66@aol.com. For those interested in special needs ministry, the Promise Class at Flat Creek Baptist Church is available. Click here for details. Additionally, Word of God Lutheran in Peachtree City, GA, features the Fish Stix Ministry, which promotes inclusion and provides resources like camps for children with disabilities. Click here for more information.
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Employment Resources for People with Developmental Disabilities
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Camps for Children with Developmental Disabilities
Explore our ExOPS Summer Socialization Program for camps for children with disabilities. Click Here for more information on Camp Big Heart. Check out Camp Glisson: Click Here. Learn about Camp Hawkins: Click Here. Discover Camp Hollywood: Click Here. Spectrum Day Camp is also available: Click Here. Don't miss Camp Dream: Click Here. For more options, visit The Calvin Center: Click Here. Camp Twin Lakes is another great choice: Click Here. For an enriching experience, consider Camp Southern Ground: Click Here. Additionally, you can find the FY21 Summer Opportunities Directory for Students with Special Needs, which includes valuable employment resources for disabilities. Click Here. Lastly, learn about ARTS of Love Recreational Therapy: Click Here.
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General Resources for Children with Developmental Disabilities
Bobby Dodd Institute (BDI): Click Here for camps for children with disabilities. Atlanta Parent Online Magazine: Click Here for insights on support programs in Fayette County. Brain Balance Achievement Center: Click Here for resources on employment resources for disabilities. Children’s Disabilities Information: Click Here for comprehensive guides. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta: Click Here for medical support options. FOCUS: Families of Children Under Stress: Click Here for family support programs. Georgia Babies Can’t Wait: Click Here for early intervention information. Katie Becket Waiver Application Webinar: Click Here for details. Katie Becket Guide—Georgia: Click Here for assistance. Lekotek of Georgia (Adaptive Toys and Computer Equipment): Click Here for adaptive resources. Parent to Parent of Georgia: Click Here for peer support initiatives. PeachCare for Kids: Click Here for healthcare options. The ARC of Georgia: Click Here for advocacy and support. The Frazer Center: Click Here for inclusive programs. The Marcus Institute: Click Here for therapeutic services. Tools for Life (Assistive Technology): Click Here for technology resources. Parent Mentor Partnership: Click Here for mentorship opportunities.
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Resources for Children with Autism and Developmental Delay
Explore valuable autism resources in Georgia, including support programs available in Fayette County. For personalized guidance, consider connecting with an Autism Coach: Click Here. You can also find enriching camps for children with disabilities: Click Here. For comprehensive support, check out the Autism Society of America: Click Here, and join the Autism Spectrum Support Group: Click Here. If you're looking for developmental delay resources (DDR), we have you covered: Click Here. The Emory Autism Center offers general resources: Click Here, while the SPECTRUM Autism Support Group provides community support: Click Here. For specialized services, visit the Marcus Institute: Click Here. The National Autism Association is another great resource: Click Here. If you're interested in ABA Therapy, consider Fusion Autism Center: Click Here. Lastly, discover innovative approaches at Autism Improvised: Click Here.
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Government Agencies & Resources for Developmental Disabilities
Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) – HIPAA: Click Here
Columbus Community Services: Click Here
Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) – Medicaid: Click Here
Georgia Department of Human Resources (DHR): Click Here
Georgia DHR – Office of Regulatory Services: Click Here
Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities: Click Here
Social Security Benefits for Children with Disabilities: Click Here
Georgia Developmental Disabilities Provider Information Website: Click Here
Explore camps for children with disabilities: Click Here
To Apply for Medicaid Waiver Services: Click Here
Find employment resources for disabilities: Click Here
Discover support programs in Fayette County: Click Here
Probate Court Forms: Click Here
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Attorneys Specializing in Special Needs
Ginny Duhon, Attorney at Law • Tel: (404) 310-1337 • gindu@comcast.net
Robert Goldberg • Tel: (770) 209-2174 • Fax: (770) 227-5709 • Rgoldberg@goldbergep.com • goldbergestateplanning.com
Kirby, Palmer and Farrell • Tel: 770-692-1054 • fayettelawgroup.com
Kristen M. Lewis, Esq. • Emma H. Barry • The Bowden Law Firm, LLC • kristenlewis@bowdenlaw.com / Tel: (404) 941-1362 • emmabarry@bowdenlaw.com / 404-941-1365 • bowdenlaw.com
James McCarten, Esq. • Burr & Forman LLP • jim.mccarten@burr.com • burr.com • Tel: (615) 724-3236 • Fax: (615) 724-3336
Nadler Biernath, LLC • Tel: (770) 999-9799 • Fax: (404) 745-8900 • nadlerbiernath.com
Rogers, Hofrichter and Karrh, LLC • Greg Rogers, Mike Hofrichter and Heather Karrh • Tel: (770) 884-6705 • roholaw.com
DJ Jeyaram • Tel: (678) 325-3872 • jeylaw.com/legal-team/dj-jeyaram/
Daniel Campen • Campen Estate Planning, LLC • (678) 340-3223 • daniel@campenestateplanning.com • campenestateplanning.com
Additionally, for families looking for camps for children with disabilities or seeking employment resources for disabilities, there are various support programs available in Fayette County.
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