RESOURCES

Ability Ministry | abilityministry.com
People affected by disability want to attend, serve, and contribute at your church. Yet they often do so at much lower rates. Is a lack of acceptance or accessibility in your church preventing them? Ability Ministry helps churches more effectively partner with people who have disabilities.

Champions4parents | champions4parents.com
Our desire is that no parent ever feels like they are walking alone. Our goal is to offer love and support and practical tips. We point parents to the greatest Resource for all things in life.

Hope Heals | hopeheals.com
Hope Heals creates sacred spaces of belonging and belovedness for families affected by disabilities to experience the hope of Christ within inter-ability communities.

John Fela | johnfela.com
John Fela is a special needs father who seeks to support other parents, specifically dads,
through his motivational and uplifting blog posts, live speaking engagements, and a variety of interviews he has done. He also works directly with dads in his local area to provide mentorship and support.

Joni and Friends | joniandfriends.org
We bring practical help and Gospel hope to people with disabilities around the world.

Kim Botto | kimbotto.com
Church should be a place for EVERY child to belong and grow, regardless of their background, behavior, or unique needs. By utilizing insights from the Boundless Hope Book, you can equip teams in your organization or children’s ministry with trauma-informed care practices that effectively support every child’s unique needs, including support for children who are neurodivergent and resources for disability ministry.

Sandra Peoples | sandrapeoples.com
On this site, you’ll find encouragement for special-needs families and equipping resources for churches that want to be more accessible.

SOAR Special Needs | soarspecialneeds.org
SOAR exists to transform the lives of special families and empowers them to SOAR in their local and faith communities.

Special Hope Network | specialhopenetwork.org

We believe that each child is purposefully designed by God to show His glory in a unique way. Since 2010, Special Hope Network has been bringing transformational care, critical resources, and a loving community of support to children with intellectual disabilities and their families in Lusaka, Zambia.

Together We Care | togetherwecarega.org
We equip and educate families to navigate the special needs and disability journey by providing trusted resources and guidance, while empowering adults with disabilities to achieve their life goals with confidence and independence.

Clayton County, GA – Preschool Special Education | https://www.clayton.k12.ga.us/departments/special-education/preschool-special-education

Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities | dbhdd.georgia.gov

Georgia Department of Human Services | dhs.georgia.gov

Learn the Signs | www.cdc.gov/act-early
Monitoring every child’s early development is important. CDC has free resources to help.

Parent to Parent of Georgia | www.p2pga.org
We support Georgia families and individuals impacted by disabilities or special health care needs.

The United States Social Security Administration | www.ssa.gov
With a secure my Social Security account, you can get services and manage your benefits—anywhere, anytime.

Veterans Affairs | www.va.gov
Whether you’re a Veteran, service member, or family member, we’re here to help you get the care and benefits you deserve.

Atlanta Metropolitan State College |www.atlm.edu
Atlanta Metropolitan State College, an access institution of the University System of Georgia, educates students from diverse backgrounds by providing affordable, career-focused bachelor’s and associate degree programs. The College offers student-centered instruction, civic/community engagement, and quality services that lead to the success of its inter-generational 21st century graduates.

Atlanta Technical College |www.atlantatech.edu/welcome-to-enrollment-services
Atlanta Technical College, a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, provides lifelong educational opportunities and experiences through academic and innovative career preparation, service learning, and multiple program delivery modalities that lead to technical certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees and make student development and success possible in a competitive global economy.

Clayton State University | clayton.edu
At Clayton State University, student dreams are made real in practical classes, internships, and real-life experiences. From over 34 states and 32 countries, students come to Clayton State in suburban Atlanta for: personalized attention, small class sizes, affordable career preparation, outstanding faculty.

The Bridge Program – Clayton State University | clayton.edu/admissions/undergrad/bridge-program
Designed to help students who show academic potential, the Bridge Program provides students the assistance they need to do well in college while earning credits toward their degree.

Exceptional Futures | efatl.org
The mission of Exceptional Futures, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, is to provide vibrant, empowering programs for adults with special needs, while supporting parents in their journey of caregiving.

Gordon State College | www.gordonstate.edu/student-life
Located in Barnesville, GA, Gordon State College offers 11 four-year degrees and 9 associate-level degrees, which include numerous concentrations, pathways, and certificate programs.

Lee Online – Lee University | www.leeuniversity.edu/online
Lee University Online offers a wide array of degrees, including fully online bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Each degree program is designed to give you a leap forward in your academic discipline, while staying true to the Christ-centered perspective that is vital to the Lee University experience.

Our World School | ourworldschool.org
Our World School is a private, non-profit school for children in grades K-12 who have been diagnosed with special needs, including but not limited to, autism, cerebral palsy, hydrocephalus. ADHD and other medical/learning disabilities.

Southern Crescent Technical College | www.sctech.edu
Southern Crescent Technical College, a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, located south of Atlanta, delivers relevant technical education, adult education, and learning opportunities via various instructional modalities at the associate degree, diploma, and certificate levels to promote service, workforce development, and economic development.

The Academy – Tommy Nobis Center | tommynobiscenter.org/the-academy
The Academy is an Accelerated Vocational Training Program that provides the education, training, and life skills young adults with disabilities need for successful employment in today’s world.

Applied Behavior Analysis for Autistic Children | www.academyaba.com
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is the applied use of behavioral principles to everyday situations with the goal of either increasing or decreasing targeted behaviors. Treating Autism Spectrum Disorder with Applied Behavior Analysis translates into practical application depends each child’s specific needs. All Academy ABA programs share similar components: discrete trial teaching, programming for generalization to the natural environment, reinforcement, prompting and fading strategies, and outcome-based decision-making.

Lifeline – Suicide Help Line | 988lifeline.org
At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life’s challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you’re facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) |  www.nami.org
The country’s oldest and largest nonprofit organization addressing all aspects of mental health and mental illness. With more than 340 affiliates nationwide, NMHA works to improve the mental health of all Americans, especially the 54 million people with mental disorders, through advocacy, education, research and service.

Amber Grace | www.ambergrace.com
At Amber Grace, we work to build a heaven-inspired community, thoughtfully tailored for adults with mild Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). A place for those that need a little support to embrace all life has to offer. A community providing safety, love, and opportunity. Where purpose is found and relationships are cultivated, building lives of interdependence, forged in service to one another.

Annandale Village | annandale.org
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.

Developmental Disabilities Ministries | www.ddmga.org
Developmental Disabilities Ministries (DDM) is a faith-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering individuals with developmental disabilities. Since 1981, DDM has provided compassionate residential care, family support, and community services rooted in Christian values. Through a network of homes across Georgia, DDM creates safe, nurturing environments where individuals can achieve their highest potential socially, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. With a commitment to dignity, respect, and excellence, DDM partners with families and communities to foster meaningful lives for those they serve, ensuring everyone is valued as a beloved child of God.

Developmental Disabilities Ministries – “Make It Home” | www.ddmga.org/make-it-home
Make It Home focuses on transforming DDM residences into spaces where individuals can truly thrive. This initiative supports home and room enhancements that improve comfort and personal expression, recognizing that residents spend a significant portion of their lives in their homes.

Miter Contracting | www.mitercontracting.com
Miter Contracting is an Atlanta-based general contracting firm servicing commercial and residential clients in the greater Atlanta area.

Capitol Financial Solutions – Financial Planning | www.capfsgeorgia.com
We strive to get to know and understand your needs, wants, and long-term goals. We want to help you develop, implement, and monitor a strategy designed to address your unique situation. We understand the challenges families face today.

Guardianship Forms – Clayton County, GA | www.claytoncountyga.gov/government/courts/probate-court/temporary-guardianship
If you have a child in your physical custody and you are not such child’s parent, you are without authority to enroll the child in school, obtain medical treatment for the child and otherwise control the child without first becoming the legally qualified Temporary Guardian through the Probate Court of your county of residence. (Alternately, you may contact the Juvenile Court of Clayton County about becoming the legal CUSTODIAN of the child.)

Law Offices – Leslie A. Erwin, P.C. | leslieaerwinlaw.com
In McDonough, Henry County and Metro Atlanta in Georgia, the attorney who can skillfully assist with your estate planning and business law goals is Leslie A. Erwin.

Marietta Disability Attorney and SSI Lawyer | Burgess & Christensen | disabilityhelpline.com
The legal team at Burgess & Christensen has a proven history of successfully representing individuals and families in matters involving Social Security Disability and Adult Guardianship. We are available to help you nationwide.

Special Needs and Elder Law – Nadler Biernath, LLC | nadlerbiernath.com
At Nadler Biernath, we help aging clients and their families plan for the future, creating estate plans that allow older individuals to protect their savings, maintain their benefits eligibility and choose a personalized level of care that aligns with their wishes and expectations.

Tax Services – Middle Georgia Accounting and Tax | www.middlegatax.com
Middle Georgia Accounting &Tax LLC is a full-service accounting firm. Located just outside Atlanta, we service McDonough and the surrounding areas. We offer business and personal income tax preparation, as well as fiduciary income tax returns, and accounting services.