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Disability >  View All Subtopics   Read information about your legal rights. There are 153 resources     Page 1 of 4 Adult Education and Training Rights      Job Training Programs (Separate Website) The Department of Labor's Employment & Training Administration (ETA) funds job training programs to improve the employment prospects of adults, youth, and dislocated workers. These programs are delivered primarily by states through the One-Stop Career Center System. Training programs can vary from state to state depending on the skills that are needed to compete for jobs in the local area. However, all programs are aimed at boosting workers' employability and earnings. By: U.S. Department of Labor           Red Book - Reference for Employment-Related Programs of Social Security Administration (Separate Website) The Red Book serves as a general reference source about the employment-related provisions of Social Security Disability Insurance and the Supplemental Security Income Programs for educators, advocates, rehabilitation professionals, and counselors who serve people with disabilities. The Red Book is from the Social Security Administration web site. By: Social Security Administration     Read this in: Spanish / Español           Resources for Job Seekers with Disabilities (Separate Website) Georgia's Vocational Rehabilitation Program (VR) provides a wide array of services to persons with disabilities as they prepare for gainful employment. From application to eligibility determination, assessment to job placement, VR professionals located in 53 offices statewide focus on assisting people with disabilities to work. In addition, the following comprehensive web site resources provide information designed to help people with disabilities increase independence and achieve self-sufficiency by becoming full participants in the workplace. By: Georgia Department of Labor           Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Services for Veterans (Separate Website) Serving Disabled Veterans is Our Number One Mission. Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) is the VA program that assists veterans with service-connected disabilities to achieve employment or enhance their ability to function independently at home and in the community. This web site provides more information about VR&E programs. By: Department of Veterans' Affairs           Working While Disabled —How the Social Security Administration Can Help (Separate Website) This booklet from the Social Security Administration web site explains: Part 1—Why We Want To Help You Return To Work; Part 2—What You Should Know About Social Security Work Incentives; Part 3—What You Should Know About SSI Work Incentives; Part 4—What And How You Should Report To Social Security By: Social Security Administration        Children with Disabilities     Education      Advocating for Your Child's Education (Separate Website) This manual provides you with information about the laws that may be useful to you as you advocate for your child’s right to a free and appropriate public education. By: Georgia Advocacy Office     Read this in: Spanish / Español           Babies Can't Wait (Separate Website) Babies Can't Wait (BCW) is Georgia's statewide interagency service delivery system for infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities and their families. BCW is established by Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) which guarantees all eligible children, regardless of their disability, access to services that will enhance their development. By: Georgia Division of Public Health           Education-Related Information for Children and Adults with Disabilities (Separate Website) Find education-related information from the Federal government for people with disabilities from this section of the DisabilityInfo.gov web site, including: Adult Education and Literacy, Higher Education, Early Childhood and Elementary Education, Educational Rights, Middle and High School, Parent Resources, Research & Statistics, School to Work, Special Education, and Infants and Toddlers. By: First Gov - Your First Click is the U.S. Government           Exceptional Students (Special Education) (Separate Website) This program exists to help local school systems provide special education and related services so that all children with disabilities can develop into productive and successful citizens. By: Georgia Department of Education           Legal Rights In Educating A Special Needs Child In Georgia Many children with disabilities have needs which must be met in order to have educational success. To ensure that schools meet those needs, several federal laws give children and their parents specific rights. By: Atlanta Legal Aid Society             No Child Left Behind (Separate Website) No Child Left Behind is designed to change the culture of America's schools by closing the achievement gap, offering more flexibility, giving parents more options, and teaching students based on what works. Under the act's accountability provisions, states must describe how they will close the achievement gap and make sure all students, including those who are disadvantaged, achieve academic proficiency. They must produce annual state and school district report cards that inform parents and communities about state and school progress. Schools that do not make progress must provide supplemental services, such as free tutoring or after-school assistance; take corrective actions; and, if still not making adequate yearly progress after five years, make dramatic changes to the way the school is run. By: Georgia Department of Education     Read this in: Spanish / Español           Rights and Responsibilities of Parents and Students in Public Schools One of the most important things you can do for your children is to be involved in their education. You need to know the school principal and your child's teachers, so you can discuss your child's progress. You need to know the school's rules and what the school expects from parents and students. You also need to know the school's procedures and your rights in case a problem arises. This document discusses those rights and procedures. By: Atlanta Legal Aid Society       Read this in: Korean / 한국어 , Spanish / Español           Rules of the State Board of Education (Separate Website) This web site contains the existing and proposed rules for the State Board of Education for the State of Georgia. By: Georgia Department of Education           The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Children with Diabetes (Separate Website) The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, known as "IDEA," is a federal law that requires states to provide a "free, appropriate public education" to children with disabilities so that they can be educated to the greatest extent possible along with all other children. Qualifying children are entitled to special education and related services at no cost to their parents. This web site provides more information. By: Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund          Employment      Red Book - Reference for Employment-Related Programs of Social Security Administration (Separate Website) The Red Book serves as a general reference source about the employment-related provisions of Social Security Disability Insurance and the Supplemental Security Income Programs for educators, advocates, rehabilitation professionals, and counselors who serve people with disabilities. The Red Book is from the Social Security Administration web site. By: Social Security Administration     Read this in: Spanish / Español           Working While Disabled - A Guide to Achieving Self-Support (Separate Website) What Is A Plan For Achieving Self--Support? Basically, a plan for achieving self--support, or PASS for short, is a plan for your future. Many people with disabilities want to work, and you're probably one of them. But maybe you need to go back to school before you can get a job. Or, maybe you'd like to start your own business, but you don't have the money. Whatever your work goal may be, a PASS can help you reach it. This web page explains how the PASS works, how to apply for a PASS, and how a PASS affects your Social Security benefits. Thje website from the Social Security Administration provides help for disabled individuals on work-related issues. By: Social Security Administration     Read this in: Spanish / Español          Public Benefits      Children's Medical Services (Separate Website) The mission of Children's Medical Services (CMS) is to assure that eligible children with chronic health conditions who are residents of the state of Georgia receive specialty medical care. Go to this site for more information. After you reach the site, look on the tool bar on the left hand side of the web page for a list of Children's Medical Services Coordinators near you. By: Georgia Department of Public Health           Disability Programs (Social Security Online) (Separate Website) These web pages describe the different disability programs administered by the social security program including information about how to apply for benefits, how to manage the benefits you are receiving now, the different forms of health insurance that are available and other information. By: Social Security Administration     Read this in: Spanish / Español           Georgia’s “Katie Beckett” Program for Children - What Can You Do If Your Child Is Being Terminated? Georgia children with severe disabilities (mental or physical) can qualify for Medicaid under the so-called Katie Beckett waiver. These children are in families with incomes too high to qualify for other Medicaid. This brochure explains the waiver and rights. By: Georgia Legal Services Program             Understanding Social Security (Social Security Online) (Separate Website) Social Security Online contains a large number of resources that will help you understand the current Social Security program benefits. By: Social Security Administration     Read this in: Arabic / العربية , Chinese / 中文 , French / Français , Haitian Creole / Kreyòl ayisyen , Korean / 한국어 , Spanish / Español , Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt           Your Child Should Still Get Medicaid Even if social security decides your child is no longer disabled, your child should still get Medicaid. This document contains more information about your child's rights to receive Medicaid. By: Georgia Legal Services Program       Read this in: Korean / 한국어 , Spanish / Español          Your Rights      Georgia's Toll-Free School Safety Hotline (Separate Website) Mission of Georgia's School Safety Program: To provide a safe and secure school environment conducive to learning with the cooperation of students, parents, teachers, school administrators, and the community. The Toll-free School Safety Hotline: 1-877-SAY-STOP On August 14, 1998 the Georgia Department of Education announced the arrival of Georgia's toll-free, anonymous 1-877-SAY-STOP (1-877-729-7867) school safety hotline. 1-877-SAY-STOP is the nation's first state-sponsored school safety hotline and is one example of the Georgia Safety and Violence Task Force's accomplishments. By: Georgia Department of Education           When Someone with Mental Illness is Arrested in Georgia (Separate Website) This handbook is designed for anyone who wants information about helping a person with mental illness who is arrested in Georgia. Although there are general procedures within the criminal justice system that apply everywhere in the state, there are many facets of the justice system that vary from county to county. Furthermore, in some areas ( ie, Atlanta, Decatur, Savannah) there may be city systems as well. It can be very confusing, especially to someone who has never been involved with the criminal justice system before. The purpose of this handbook is to allow you to ask the right questions to get the information you need, should allow you to help bring the information you have to the attention of the court system to bring about a better resolution to the criminal case. By: Georgia Public Defender Standards Council, Mental Health Advocacy Division           Adoption Assistance Information for Special Needs Children AND Form for Requesting Benefits This flyer provides information for relatives adopting children with special needs. There is also a form used to apply for these benefits. Talk to a lawyer about any adoption. By: Georgia Legal Services Program          Disabled Veterans' Benefits     Healthcare      Disability Benefits for HIV Positive Veterans By now most of us are familiar with the availability of Social Security Disability benefits and Supplemental Social Security Income, but not as well known are the variety of benefits available only to veterans. This article will provide a brief overview of several of the benefits that veterans with HIV/AIDS may qualify for. This will not be an exhaustive list, and if you are a veteran, the best thing for you to do is contact an attorney. Veteran's benefits can be complicated, and there are many requirements to meet in order to receive any or all benefits. By: Atlanta Legal Aid Society             Health Benefits and Services for Veterans (Separate Website) The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) provides a broad spectrum of medical, surgical, and rehabilitative care to its customers. Our goal is to share information about these benefits and services to make it as easy as possible for you to receive the care you need. This website is a gateway to the health care services for veterans. By: Department of Veterans' Affairs          Income Support      Dependency and Indemnity Compensation for Veterans (Separate Website) The website has information on dependency and indemnity compensation ? a financial benefit for eligible survivors of certain deceased veterans By: Department of Veteran?s Affairs     Read this in: Spanish / Español