Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency

Blind and Low Vision Field ServicesService

Specially trained staff, in GVRA offices around the state, help people who are blind or have low vision with job services. Help includes worksite assessments, mobility and daily living training, braille and access technology.

Employment Services and Business ServicesService

GVRA works with its providers to help clients explore skills, find work, write a resume, prepare for interviews and keep a job. It also works with employers on hiring people with disabilities.

Independent Living ServicesService

GVRA oversees federal money for Centers for Independent Living, which give training, coaching and peer support to people with disabilities. There is a center in Atlanta (disABILITY Link) and eight other Georgia cities.

Intake and CounselingService

This is the first step with GVRA. You send a referral or call, and a counselor is assigned to meet you and decide if you can get services. Eligibility is decided within 60 days in most cases.

Job Site Assessment and AccommodationsService

If you have a disability, a specialist can look at your workplace and recommend changes, like modifications to your home, vehicle, or worksite, so you can do your job. This helps you prepare for, get, keep, or advance in a job.

Older Blind / Project IndependenceProgram

This program helps people age 55 and older who are blind or have low vision learn new ways to do daily tasks and stay active in family and community life. Local independent living centers and other agencies provide the help.

Sensory ServicesService

GVRA offers services for people who are blind, have low vision, are Deaf, DeafBlind or hard of hearing. The goal is to build skills for a full, independent life.

Social Security Disability Benefits Determinations (DAS)Service

Disability Adjudication Services works with Social Security to decide disability claims for Georgians. You apply with Social Security, not GVRA. Questions go to DAS at (855) 953-5841.