Georgia Client Assistance Program

Join the Georgia Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled on September 25th from 10AM–12PM at the Ruby C. Fulbright Aquatic Center in Clarkesville for a free event featuring health screenings, a Tai Chi demo, balance tips, door prizes, and helpful resources for older adults and their families.

📍 Space is limited — RSVP!
📞 770-599-7354
📧 [email protected]

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💰 Looking for funding to start or grow your small business? Join Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs (ACE) on September 30th at 12PM for a free webinar “Steps to Secure Small Business Capital.”

You’ll learn:
🔹 What lenders look for when reviewing loan requests
🔹 What documents and information you’ll need
🔹 Different loan products that may be available
🔹 Who is providing funding for startups

Whether you’re preparing to launch a business or looking for capital to support your next step, this webinar can help you better understand the process.

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Worried about how work might affect your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI)? You’re not alone! There are work incentives that can help you explore employment while protecting your important benefits.

Join Choose Work! on September 23rd at 3PM for a free WISE webinar: “Debunking the 3 Biggest Myths About Disability Benefits and Ticket to Work.”

💻 Register online: https://choosework.ssa.gov/wise/

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.

Following the amendment to the Rehabilitation Act made by Title IV of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), VR programs can be characterized as providing a continuum of services beginning with pre-employment transition services for students with disabilities.

🔍 Check out this simple continuum that provides a basic overview.

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🚨The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities & its partners — Georgia Advocacy Office, Sangha Unity Network, Uniting for Change, Crimminz and Associates, & REV UP Georgia — are hosting a virtual Candidate Forum on Disability Issues tonight at 6PM!

Hear candidates discuss issues affecting Georgians with disabilities & their families. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EPF8pSLpRvS4TIENRiEAug #/registration.

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: 2026 Candidate Forum on Disability Issues. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Description Join the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities on Thursday, September 17th, for its 2026 Candidate Forum. This is a virtual event where candidates running for public office will share their views on the issues that matter most to Georgia’s disability community. Topics discussed...

Are you familiar with GVRA’s ADA Grievance Process? If you believe a GVRA program, service, or activity is not accessible to individuals with disabilities, you may file an ADA complaint or raise concerns through GVRA’s ADA Grievance Procedures.

📄 To view GVRA's ADA Grievance Procedures or download a copy of their ADA Complaint Form, visit: https://gvs.georgia.gov/gvra-public-notice

You can also call 844-367-4872 & request to speak to Jordan Cole or send an email to: [email protected]

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Want to better understand the Individualized Education Plan process? Unsure how to prepare for an effective IEP meeting? Then join Atlanta Legal Aid on September 24th at 12PM for a YouTube Live.

Whether you’re a parent, educator, advocate, or disability professional, this is a great opportunity to strengthen your understanding of the IEP process and your ability to support students with disabilities.

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Learn with Legal Aid! IEP Clinics Join Legal Aid’s Kathryn A. Marous in a legal education webinar on Individualized Education Plan (IEP) clinics in Georgia.

The Rehabilitation Services Administration recently completed the FFY 2026 reallotment process. During reallotment, 15 VR agencies relinquished a combined $146,079,611 in federal VR funds.

The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency relinquished $34,176,261! While this is an improvement from FFY 2025, when GVRA relinquished $42,082,249, $34 million is significant federal resources intended to support vocational rehabilitation services & employment outcomes for Georgians with disabilities.

Want to see how GVRA compares to other state VR programs, visit: https://rsa.ed.gov/about/programs/vocational-rehabilitation-state-grants/reallotment-information

Reallotment Information | Rehabilitation Services Administration The .gov means it’s official. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.

❤️ Mark your calendar! Camp Wings is coming November 6–8, 2026! Camp Wings is a free grief support camp for children in grades 1–8 who have lost a loved one. Hosted by Heart of Georgia Hospice at Camp John Hope in Fort Valley, this camp provides compassionate support, fun activities, and opportunities to connect with peers in a safe and loving environment.

Know a child who may benefit? Call (478) 953-5161 or visit https://heartofgahospice.org/camp-wings/?fbclid=IwY2xjawUOMJNwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMW5qamlqclhYN3JSQ1Y1RGFzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeL5va06dCyu7dqquEkhJTO6ofQaqhRC_VFXJZKs6IXr775Z4lrYkNT8_36BU_aem_JreTFvwZ8E63Q-_rjcPh4Q

Camp WINGS | Heart of Georgia Hospice Camp WINGS is a special grief support camp designed for children and teens who have experienced the loss of a loved one.

The Georgia Department of Community Health is accepting public comments on the proposed changes to the Pathways to Coverage program through September 14, 2026. If you have concerns about the proposed community engagement requirements, now is the time to make your voice heard!

📧 Submit your public comment to: [email protected] to share how the proposed requirements could affect you, your family, or the people you serve.