disABILITY LINK
disABILITY LINK is a Center for Independent Living that helps people with disabilities of all ages live independently across metro Atlanta. They offer free help with assistive technology and equipment loans, housing and home modifications, employment, peer support, advocacy, transportation training, and moving out of nursing facilities into the community. Many services are free and you can take part in person or remotely.
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Peer supporters provide role modeling and share experiences, feelings, and awareness of disability issues. Through peer support there is a full exchange of brainstorming, problem solving, and... Main Services navigating the system support network peer support health education Serving all ages all disabilities individuals
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- Who they serve
- anyone,youth,veterans,seniorsAI-extracted, unconfirmed
What they offer 12
- Recently verified· Jun 24
Assistive Technology ProgramService
One-on-one consultations, workshops, and a demo area (with Georgia Tools for Life) to help people choose and learn to use assistive technology.
- Recently verified· Jun 24
Loan ClosetService
Free borrowing of assistive devices like video magnifiers, listening devices, screen readers, amplified phones, large-print keyboards, e-readers, and mobility aids.
- Recently verified· Jun 24
Nursing Facility TransitionService
Helps people with disabilities move out of nursing facilities or other long-term care settings into a home in the community of their choice.
- Recently verified· Jun 24
Employment Services / Ticket to WorkService
Job readiness, skills training, and Ticket to Work support to help people with disabilities find and keep employment.
- Recently verified· Jun 24
Housing & Home ModificationService
Helps people obtain accessible housing and arrange home modifications so they can live independently.
- Recently verified· Jun 24
Peer SupportService
Peer supporters with disabilities provide role modeling, problem-solving, and shared experiences to help others build independence.
- Recently verified· Jun 24
Advocacy & Information and ReferralService
Individual and systems advocacy plus information and referral to connect people with disabilities to the services and benefits they need.
- Recently verified· Jun 24
SNAP / Food Stamps Application AssistanceService
Help applying for SNAP food benefits.
- Recently verified· Jun 24
Transportation / Travel TrainingService
Training to help people with disabilities learn to use public transit and get around independently.
- Recently verified· Jun 24
Youth Programs (LEAPS & Summer Internships)Program
Transition programs, including LEAPS and summer internships, helping youth with disabilities move into adulthood and independence.
- Recently verified· Jun 24
Tech Talk TuesdayEvent
Recurring workshop with assistive technology presentations and demonstrations.
- Recently verified· Jun 24
ASL & Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing Tech ClassesEvent
Basic American Sign Language classes (2nd Wednesday) and Tech Tools Wednesday demos of devices for deaf and hard-of-hearing people (4th Wednesday).
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