Aging & Disability Resource Connection
Last modified Friday, July 18, 2008 15:42
Aging and Disability Resouce Connections are entry points to long term care support and resources across the life-span. Now caregivers, family members and individuals with disabilities can find the public or private services they need by calling the Aging and Disability Resource Connection.
ADRC resource specialists can help individuals with diverse needs:
• Older persons
• Persons with disabilities
• Family members and caregivers
• Person who would benefit from Options Counseling for long-term care/support
• Professionals in the fields of healthcare, education, social services and advocacy
• Local businesses concerned about the caregiving needs of their employees
One phone call opens the door to information about community resources for aging families with complex needs, grandparents raising grandchildren with disabilities, and adults with physical or developmental disabilities. You can reach the Aging and Disability Resource Connection at 404.463.3333.
Brochure: Aging and Disability Resource Connection (PDF) (phone numbers, services outlined, etc...)
Disability Resources
Georgia DHR Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Addictive Diseases - Learn more about state system changes, regional boards and hospitals, grant opportunities and consumer outreach initiatives.
Georgia DHR and ADRCs - Learn more about the Aging and Disability Resource Connection in Georgia.
Georgia Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities - Learn more about Georgia's Blue Ribbon Task Force on home- and community-based services, grassroots advocacy grants, capacity-building partnerships with schools, family support programs, housing advocacy efforts, Georgia's Unlock the Waiting List Campaign and more.
Atlanta Alliance on Developmental Disabilities - AADD's online home features advocacy opportunities, resource and news related to information and referral, public policy formation, online support, prevention, parent education and recreation. AADD also sponsors the area's innovative Interfaith Disability Network.
Parent to Parent of Georgia, Inc. - This site provides support and information to parents of children with disabilities.
Disabilityinfo.gov - DisabilityInfo.gov provides quick and easy access to comprehensive information about disability programs, services, laws and benefits.
Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL) - GCAL is the Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Addictive Diseases (MHDDAD) online resouce database and single point of entry. MHDDAD provides treatment and support services to people with mental illnesses and addictive diseases, and support to people with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities.
