Parent Resources
Resources with links for parents of students with disabilities
The mission of Grace Upon Grace is to create a Christ-centered movement recognizing all of God's children as being fearfully and wonderfully made. The world will no longer see the disabilities, and will instead see “infinite” possibilities. Grace Upon Grace will provide education, comfort, community partnerships, and post-secondary opportunities that will shape the future and bring hope to the families we support
***The links below will take you directly to the program's website***
Post Secondary Programs
Inclusive Postsecondary Education
Georgia Southern EAGLE Program
Kennesaw Academy For Inclusive Learning and Social Growth
Post Secondary Resources
https://thinkcollege.net/
Residential Communities
Lawfirm
Equipment and/or Home Modifications:
Vehicle Modifications Grants and Resources
Assistive Technology Resources
https://www.varietyofgeorgia.org/need-support.html#/
https://wheelchairs4kids.org/about/whatwedo/
Service Animals:
(Local place for teens with ASD to have social opportunities for friends)
Therapeutic/Active
New organization working towards providing more than just OT through woodworking
Provides monies for support for virtual learners with disabilities through age 22
Adaptive Fitness classes (in Cumming)
Therapeutic Recreation Programs
List of Georgia Summer Camps for Special Needs
New Day LABS Social Skills Summer Camp
Additional Resources
Provides toys to children with disabilities to encourage play
FOCUS (Families of Children Under Stress)
A Special Needs Support Group for parents in Forsyth County and surrounding areas
Briggs & Associates-Supported Employment
https://georgia.preventblindness.org/star-pupils-childrens-program/
https://www.friendsofcoastalga.com/
https://jordansvoice.org/
Guardianship
Special Needs Resource Guide from a Georgia law firm
GCDD Guide When Thinking About Guardianship
Guardianship and Special Needs Resource Videos (Nadler Biernath LLC)
Thinking About Guardianship (Protection and Advocacy, KY)
Age of Majority: Parent's Guide
Stop Look and Listen-Planning for Independence (Collaboration with SC ARC and others)
GaDOE information on Guardianship
The Arc
Special Needs Alliance
https://www.specialneedsalliance.org/#
Parent to Parent:
https://www.p2pga.org/archived-webinars/
Council of Probate Judges of Georgia
https://georgiacourts.gov/probate/
Standard Forms
https://georgiacourts.gov/probate/standard-forms/
Adult programs
Ken’s Krew provides job placement, training, and support for individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities in competitive employment.
Annandale Village is the only non-profit residential community in the entire southeastern United States that serves adults with developmental disabilities and acquired brain injuries at all levels of care throughout an individual’s lifetime
Eaton Academy offers several options for students who have completed high school but are not quite ready for college. Such individuals may need to sharpen their academic skills or to focus on mastering the skills required to live independently.
Exceptional Foundation of Atlanta
Provide adults with disabilities an affordable, quality day to include health-enhancing activities, intentional social interactions, and purposeful access to the community.
Provide recreation, community service, personal enrichment, and daily life skills education activities as well as transportation to, and from, our facility.
“Just” People, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit agency that provides a wide variety of support services to adults with developmental disabilities, mental illnesses, and head injury.
https://projectsearch.us/
Scholarships
Inclusive Postsecondary Education Grant (IPSE)
For students with documented intellectual disability
Funding based on legislative allotment to IPSE
Must attend a public institution’s IPSE program
Money sent to institution, not the student
Pays for standard university tuition” and could possibly cover program fees, depending on funds available.
Contact Information for Educators: programadmin@gsfc.org or 770-724-9251
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Bud McCall Scholarship
For students with a disability (504 and IEP)
Must be a GVRA client
Up to $17,725 in postsecondary education funding for tuition, room and Board, and books.
John T. Wheeler Memorial Scholarship
For students with moderate to profound hearing loss in both ears
$5000 scholarship
Deadline, March 1, 2024
Alfred and Cora Camp Memorial Scholarship
For students with who are legally blind (20/200 or worse) or a child of a blind adult
$1000 scholarship
Must be currently enrolled in a postsecondary education program
Deadline: March 15, 2024
Grace Upon Grace In Action
Client Job Search
Client Resume Building
Client Employment connection with our community partners
Facilitation of social events for peers and friendships.
Client volunteer opportunities with local agencies.
Grace Upon Grace Care Baskets delivered to hospitalized patients and made with love by our clients.
Life Skills Coaching (soft skills, interview skills, finances, transportation, organization, etc.).
Community Education and support.
Parent support and guidance.