Resources

Katie Beckett Deeming Waiver:
Ga Medicaid
Katie Beckett Medicaid Program (KB), permits the state to ignore family income for certain children who are disabled. It provides benefits to certain children 18 years of age or less who qualify as disabled individuals. Helps pay for medical needs and therapies for your child under 18yrs of age.
Georgia Medicaid – Katie Beckett Program Information
Georgia Medicaid Official Website

Bobby Dodd Institute:
Offers a wide range of support for individuals with disabilities during all stages of life.
Family Support Services are available to individuals living in Clayton, DeKalb, Fulton, Gwinnett, and Rockdale counties.
Bobby Dodd Institute Support Services

InCommunity:
Community based services & support for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Offerings include residential support, employment services, respite care, family support, etc.
Respite funding & family funding.
Serving individuals in these counties: Cobb, Gwinnett, Fulton, Douglas, Newton, Rockdale, and Dekalb County
InCommunity Disability Support Services

Georgia Disability Services:
Georgia Disability Services Official Information

Georgia Now/Comp Waiver:
Georgia NOW and COMP Waiver Program Information

Need help with a younger child needing services Babies Can’t Wait

HIPP: (You must be receiving the Katie Beckett Deeming Waiver/Medicaid to be eligible to apply for the HIPP program).
Georgia Medicaid members who are employed may be eligible for health insurance premium assistance through a Medicaid program called the Health Insurance Premium Payment Program (HIPP).
Georgia Medicaid Health Insurance Premium Payment Program (HIPP)

GAPP:
Georgia Pediatric Program (GAPP) is a Medicaid funded program that provides services to medically fragile children under the age of 21 in need of skilled nursing care and personal care support in their homes and in the community.
Georgia Pediatric Program (GAPP) Information

Parent to Parent of Georgia:
P2PGA offers support, information & training to families of children (0-26) with disabilities
Parent to Parent of Georgia Support and Training Information

Focus-GA:
FOCUS + Fragile Kids offers wraparound programs of support to families of children, teens, and young adults who are medically fragile or have physical / developmental disabilities. Programs include support groups, hospital support, workshops, family camps and activities, summer day camps, adapted swim teams and grants for medically-prescribed equipment not covered by insurance and Medicaid
FOCUS Georgia Family Support Programs

Spectrum Autism Support Group:
Provide support, education and resources for individuals and families impacted by Autism
Spectrum Autism Support Group Resources and Support

JF: (Johnson Ferry Baptist Church-Sports League)
Special Needs Sports Leagues:
Johnson Ferry Special Needs Sports League Information

Acworth Horizon Therapeutics Programs (Special Needs Programs: Sports, Fitness, Social Programs, Art, Clubs) (Baseball, Kickball, Fishing, Tae Kwon-Do, ect.)
Acworth Horizon Therapeutics Special Needs Recreation Programs

The Playroom East Cobb
Ages 9mo – 7 years
Siblings up to 10.
The Playroom East Cobb Program Information

Cobb County Parks & Recreation – (Therapeutic Recreation)
Special Olympics Sports (Free), Therapeutic Classes, Clubs, Special Events, Camps (All activities for the special needs population ages 7+) (Clubs specifically for teenagers too).
Cobb County Therapeutic Recreation Services
Cobb County Therapeutic Recreation Program Catalog

Cobb County Parks & Recreation Public Pools
Sensory Days & Times
Special Aquatic Hours-smaller crowds, sensory friendly atmosphere.
Seven Springs Water Park: 9:30-11:30am, June 3, 17 & July 1, 15, 29
Sewell Park Pool: 10:30am-12:30pm, June 9, 23 & July 7, 21.
Mountain View Aquatic Center: 3:00-5:00pm, May 23 & June 6.

Catalyst Sports:
Adaptive Sports – All Ages
Catalyst Sports provides access to adventure for people with physical disabilities within a supportive and inclusive community.
Catalyst Sports Adaptive Sports Program Information

Georgia Ballet:
Inclusive Dance Program: “DanceAbility”
Ages: 6-18yrs
Georgia Ballet DanceAbility Inclusive Dance Program

Sensory Friendly Performances
Georgia Ballet Sensory Friendly Performances

Big Blue Swim School – Instructors certified in the Swim Whispers Method.
Adaptive Swim Lessons
Big Blue Swim School – Sandy Plains Location
Big Blue Swim School – Roswell Location
Big Blue Swim School – Atlanta North Druid Hills Location

YMCA-Stars Sports:
McCleskey YMCA
Soccer League: email: [email protected]
Basketball League: [email protected]
Fridays: 6:30pm

Songs for Kids: (Free Program)
Songs For Kids provides music mentorship and interactive programs for kids and young adults with illnesses, injuries, and disabilities. We focus on creative expression, encourage exploration in a safe space, and never lose sight of the fun.
Songs for Kids Mentorship and Interactive Programs

Erin’s Hope:
Erin’s Club Programs – safe social meeting spaces for groups ages 12-18yrs, 19-24yrs, 25+ Adults (teenagers, young adults, adults)
(Activities, games, movies, art, ect)
Erin’s Hope Social Programs and Activities

Gigi’s Playhouse:
(Serves All Ages-Free Services)
Down Syndrome Organization
Services include educational support, multiple therapy opportunities, teen focused groups, job training, summer camps, nights out, and adult transition programs and more.
Gigi’s Playhouse Atlanta Support Services

Table Talk Jr.: (Events)
Ages: 12-19yrs.
Meet and mingle with like-minded young teens on the spectrum
(Host: Gina Kavali-Life With The Spectrum)
Table Talk Jr. Autism Social Events

Autism Improvised:
Improv Performance Classes & Skill Building Classes
-Shenanigans: (improv, imagination & creativity), Youth – Adults
-Code Breakers: (social communication skills class), Young Adults, 16-22yrs +
-Bright Paths: (focus on self-advocacy) – Females 16-Adults
[email protected]
Autism Improvised Classes and Programs

Community-based program for individuals with developmental disabilities

We Rock The Spectrum:
Kid’s Gym-all inclusive, sensory safe
We Rock The Spectrum Inclusive Sensory-Safe Gym

Chuck E. Cheese:
Sensory Sensitive Sundays-1st Sunday of every month, (9:00am-11:00am)
Chuck E. Cheese Sensory Sensitive Sundays Information

Tellus Science Museum
Quarterly Sensory Friendly Mornings (check with museum for details), sensory kits, quiet room for sensory breaks
Tellus Science Museum Sensory Friendly Programs

The Booth Museum
Sensory Friendly Mornings-free admission (check with museum for details), sensory kits, quiet room for sensory breaks
Booth Museum Sensory Friendly Programs

Southern Museum: Train Museum
Sensory Friendly Afternoons-Last Tuesday of every month – 2:00-5:00pm. Storytime @ 3:00 and 4:00pm
Southern Museum Sensory Friendly Afternoons

Georgia Aquarium:
Sensory Friendly Mornings- everyday before 10:00am, sensory kits, quiet room for sensory breaks
Georgia Aquarium Sensory Friendly Programs

Braves-Truist Ball Park
Resources for families attending games. ‘Exceptional Fan’ specific tickets through our Accessible Services Department.
Atlanta Braves Exceptional Fans Accessibility Program

The Georgia Symphony Orchestra:
Sensory Performances
Georgia Symphony Orchestra Sensory Performances

Life With The Spectrum: (Host: Gina Kavali)
Supports families raising children with autism. Sharing real-life stories, expert advice, helpful routines, and emotional support for parents navigating life on the spectrum.
Life With The Spectrum YouTube Channel

Studio Movie Grill
Free Monthly Sensory Movie Screenings
Studio Movie Grill Sensory Movie Screenings

Caffeine & Octane Car Show:
Free monthly car show event at Kennesaw Town Center Mall. First Sunday morning of every month 9:00-11:30am.
Caffeine & Octane Atlanta Car Show Information

Truist Park Splash Pad – (Braves Stadium)
Free parking at the stadium on non-game days.
Splash pad open April-October, 7 days a week 9:00am-9:00pm.
The Battery Atlanta Kids Activities and Splash Pad Information