Employment / Job Training
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Blake’s House of Independence provides services for adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Services include work evaluations, supported employment, transportation to interviews and jobs, customized employment, community work adjustment, personal & social adjustment, job coaching, and job readiness training.
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Serves Cobb County with virtual appointments available. Comprehensive employment services for people with disabilities.
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Multiple programs to support the community including Java Joy, a mobile coffee cart, and Camp Hooray.
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The mission of the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) is to bring about social and policy changes that promote opportunities for the wide spectrum of diverse people/persons with developmental disabilities and their families to live, learn, work, play and worship in their communities.
GCDD has a wealth of resources, advocacy groups as well as an informative online magazine.
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Any citizen of Georgia who has a physical or mental disability that impacts his/her ability to go to work who can benefit from VR services to go to work is eligible.
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Credentialed training in a variety of job categories
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Provides the support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live safe, healthy, and successful lives in their communities.
This includes adult day programs, respite care, residential options, supported employment, family support funding, autism respite care, community living support, crisis support and behavior support.
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Ken’s Krew provides job placement, training, and support for individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities in competitive employment.
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KSU Academy for Inclusive Learning and Social Growth with the Academic, Social, and Career Enrichment Certificate (ASCE) program.
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Social skills classes for adults (online available), career development services as well positive behavior support
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At MDE Vocational Academy, we are passionate about helping young adults with developmental disabilities discover their talents and interests while nurturing their independence. Students will train across various job areas to find the job types they are best suited for and enjoy and practice life skills to maximize their autonomy.
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Supported Employment Specialists, Inc. was established in 2001 by two compassionate and skilled teachers, whose unique coaching process mirrors a comprehensive educational approach. Drawing from our extensive training and expertise, we carefully develop a personalized plan that centers around the needs and goals of the individual. Our innovative plan maximizes the strengths of the community resources available to each person, ensuring their success. At SES, our Coaching Specialists are highly-experienced professionals, deeply familiar with the needs of individuals with IDD/Autism and other areas requiring support. We pride ourselves in our ability to not only teach but also design accommodations that maximize potential, enabling individuals to achieve their desired outcomes in the workplace and foster independence in daily living.
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The Ticket Program is a good fit for people who currently receive Social Security disability benefits, but who want to improve their earning potential and are committed to preparing for long-term success in the workplace. It offers qualified people with disabilities access to meaningful employment with the assistance of authorized employment service providers.
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Tommy Nobis Center’s programs provide resilience and hope for people with disabilities and their families. Young adults can participate in the Connects program and The Academy.