Disability Link
disABILITY LINK is the Center for Independent Living for metro Atlanta, a nonprofit run by and for people with disabilities. They help people live independently with advocacy, peer support, independent living skills, help moving out of nursing facilities, employment and benefits help, accessible housing and home modifications, assistive technology, a free loan closet for medical equipment, and travel training. Services are free and serve 12 metro-Atlanta counties.
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This agency offers a food pantry to families and individuals in need. They also provide volunteer opportunities and accept donations.
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- Who they serve
- anyone,youth,veteransAI-extracted, unconfirmed
What they offer 13
- Recently verified· Jun 24
Independent Living Skills & Peer SupportService
Peer counselors who have disabilities themselves help people set goals and build skills to live independently in the community.
- Recently verified· Jun 24
Nursing Facility TransitionService
Helps people move out of nursing homes or institutions back into community living with planning, resources, and skill development.
- Recently verified· Jun 24
ICWP Service CoordinationProgram
Coordinates Medicaid waiver services so people at risk of nursing home placement can stay home with personal care attendants and medical supplies.
- Recently verified· Jun 24
Employment Services (Ticket to Work, LEAPS, GVRA)Service
Career counseling, job placement, resume help, and benefits navigation to help people with disabilities find and keep work.
- Recently verified· Jun 24
Housing & Home ModificationService
Helps people find accessible, affordable housing and make home modifications, including as administrator for the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund.
- Recently verified· Jun 24
Assistive TechnologyService
Free demos and consultations on low- and high-tech devices, from grabbers to CCTVs, tablets, and software (partnered with Georgia Tools for Life).
- Recently verified· Jun 24
Loan ClosetService
Lends or gives donated durable medical equipment (like wheelchairs and walkers) to people who need it, free of charge.
- Recently verified· Jun 24
Travel Training & Mobility ManagementService
One-on-one and group training on reading bus schedules, planning trips, and traveling safely on public transit.
- Recently verified· Jun 24
SNAP / Food Stamps Assistance (BIP)Service
Helps people with disabilities access aging and disability services and apply for SNAP/food stamps.
- Recently verified· Jun 24
Empowering Our Youth (EOY) / W.A.T.C.H. M.E.Program
Self-advocacy, training, and social events for young people with disabilities ages 14-29, including a summer internship program.
- Recently verified· Jun 24
Veterans ProgramProgram
Connects disabled veterans to federal and state programs, employment and financial skills training, advocacy, and social opportunities.
- Recently verified· Jun 24
Advocacy & Information and ReferralService
Disability-rights advocacy, ADA/accessibility consultations and training, and referrals connecting people to community resources.
- Not yet verified
Data Entry/Word Processing Volunteer OpportunitiesService
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