Disabled In Action Atlanta (DIA)
6440 Hillandale Dr., Lithonia, 30058
(678) 358-1180
Disabled In Action Atlanta is a nonprofit led by Rev. Calvin Peterson, who was born with a disability. It speaks up for children and adults with disabilities who live in poverty, and for their parents and caregivers. Its work includes mentoring, a parent support group, books for teachers and parents, caregiver relief, and talks for schools and churches.
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What they offer 12
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Campaign Towards InclusionProgram
A campaign that includes Caregiver Day and an Annual Day of Inclusion. Some schools, churches and businesses now hold Day of Inclusion activities.
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DIA Book DonationsProgram
DIA provides books to public school teachers, parents and caregivers to help them understand and speak up for people with disabilities.
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Disability Advocacy and EducationService
DIA speaks up for low-income people with disabilities on housing, school, transportation and job problems. It shares information and pushes leaders and agencies for change.
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Disability advocacy and supportService
They help people with disabilities through advocacy, support, education, and community programs.
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Elyse Imani Purefoy Youth Empowerment & Scholarship ProgramProgram
DIA lists a youth empowerment and scholarship program; current application details are not published.
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Gertrude Peterson Caregiver Stress Relief FundProgram
A yearly campaign that raises money to pay for an all-expense vacation for a caregiver or parent caregiver, plus child care while they are away. DIA decides who gets the vacation.
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Membership and Volunteer PlansProgram
People can join DIA as a paid annual member or sign up free as a supporter or sponsor. Supporters can volunteer in the office, help with advocacy, become trained mentors, or help raise funds.
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Parent Support GroupProgram
A group that offers guidance, community and resources to parents of children with disabilities. DIA also has a team that recruits people to join it.
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