Web Links - Click on the web address to visit the organization's website
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights
www.hhs.gov\ocr\hipaa
For information on the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Guidestar
www.guidestar.org
Information about Qualified Nonprofit Organizations
CARF
www.CARF.org
For more information about the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.
Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities, Georgia
www.gcdd.org
The Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities, Georgia's DD Council,
is charged with creating systems change for people with developmental disabilities
and their families to: Increase independence, inclusion, integration, and productivity
for people with disabilities through such activities as public policy research,
analysis, and reform, project demonstrations, and education and training.
Atlanta Alliance on Developmental Disabilities
www.aadd.org
The mission of Atlanta Alliance on Developmental Disabilities is to build
communities of support, acceptance, and opportunity for children, adults, and
families living with developmental disabilities. AADD's Interfaith Disabilities
Network is one of the first organizations of its kind in the country. The program's
mission is to increase opportunities for children and adults with developmental
disabilities and their families by educating and engaging faith communities
to cultivate inclusive relationships with people with disabilities.
American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
www.aamr.org
AAMR promotes progressive policies, sound research, effective practices, and universal human rights for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
American Association of People With Disabilities
www.aapd.com
The mission of the AAPD Interfaith Initiative is to support people with disabilities and their families as they seek spiritual and religious access, and to bring the powerful and prophetic voice of the faith community to the 21st century disabilities agenda.
Zachariah's Way
www.zachariahsway.com
Zachariah's Way is a support organization of caring people that enables churches,
both as individual believers and corporately as a local Body of Christ, to
become more involved in ministering to people with special needs and their
families. Zachariah's Way provides information, resource material, and networking
services to persons desiring to help these special people.
Fellowship of Developmental Disabilities Ministries
fdd.clubspaces.com
FDDM provides a Christ-centered evangelical network for advocacy, education, ministry and fellowship involving persons touched by developmental disabilities.
Unlock the Waiting Lists
www.unlockthewaitinglists.com
The campaign is a targeted effort by a coalition of Georgia disability organizations to educate the public and change public policy. The mission is to reduce and/or eliminate waiting lists for thousands of people with disabilities, the frail elderly, and their families who need home and community-based services.
Service Provider Association for Developmental Disabilities
www.spadd.org
SPADD is a group of Georgia service providers for people with developmental disabilities.
The Christian Church Foundation for the Handicapped
www.ccfh.org
CCFH Ministries, based in Knoxville, Tennessee, seeks to enhance the lives of persons with disabilities by: (1) Providing a full range of services for persons with developmental disabilities including residential homes, job training, opportunities for social interaction, and opportunities for spiritual growth; (2) Enabling others through training, resources, and encouragement to effectively minister with persons with disabilities; and (3) Seeking partnership with individuals, churches, and other organizations to meet the physical and spiritual needs of persons with disabilities.
Georgia Baptist Children's Homes & Family Ministries, Inc.
www.gbchfm.org
Campus residential program, group home residential care, maternity care, emergency shelters, diagnostic and assessment program, Camp Hawkins for children with developmental disabilities, Hope Program to assist unaccompanied minors who come to the United States, Nelson Price Treatment Center for drugs and alcohol, and adoption services.
Morningstar Treatment Services, Inc.
www.morningstartreatmentservices.com
An oasis of Christ-like care, safety, prevention and therapeutic services providing children and families the care and support necessary to improve life.