Vocational and Career Resources

At Annandale Village, we often say “happiness lives here.” Annandale is a remarkable place, a home for the extraordinary adults we serve. We are a place where lifelong friendships are made and new skills are gained. It’s a place where different abilities are celebrated. It’s a place where people find meaning and purpose. We are hope for the hundreds of adults we serve each year.

770-945-8381

teresa.clayborn@annandale.org

annandale.org

BDI is a non-profit organization providing multiple services including pre-employment and work readiness, benefits navigation, family support services, and behavioral health. Our goal is to empower individuals to live as independently as possible.

678-365-0071

empowers@bobbydodd.org

www.bobbydodd.org

Briggs & Associates provides supported employment in the community for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

770-993-4559

jon@briggsassociates.org

briggsassociates.org

At Creative Enterprises Inc., we are dedicated to supporting adults with disabilities through comprehensive programs designed to enhance independence and quality of life. Our services include:

Employment Training: Hands-on job skills development, both on-site and in the community.
Life Skills Training: Personalized support to build everyday living skills.
Job Placement Assistance: Guidance and resources to secure meaningful employment.
Educational and Creative Programs: Engaging activities to foster creativity and continuous learning.

770-962-3908

www.creativeenterprises.org

Georgia Parent Support Network (GPSN) is a non-profit organization serving families and youth with mental and emotional differences.

404-758-4500

mailto:info@gpsn.org

http://www.gpsn.org

GVRA is a client-focused agency that partners with the community to expand opportunities for Georgians with disabilities and empower them to live independently. Everything we do at GVRA is about the people we serve.

844-367-4872

communications@gvs.ga.gov

https://gvs.georgia.gov/

Hi-Hope Service Center provides quality services that empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to define and live a meaningful life. . 

770-963-8694

https://hihopecenter.org/contact

hihopecenter.org

The Academy for Inclusive Learning and Social Growth offers a fully inclusive post-secondary college education and experience to students with different intellectual or developmental abilities who do not meet higher-education requirements for admission as a degree-seeking student. The program involves enrollment as non-degree seeking audit students in typical university courses and includes social integration, career exploration and training resulting in a Certificate of Social Growth and Development.

470-578-2283

AcademyAdmissions@kennesaw.edu

https://campus.kennesaw.edu/colleges-departments/wellstar/academics/academy/

REACH AKG Adds Knowledge for Growth for ADULTS Living with Special Needs!

404-407-5383

mailto:inquiry@reachakg.com

http://reachakg.org

Our mission is to teach life skills and work habits to young adults and children with special needs through the use of construction, woodworking and craft, thereby assisting with future employment opportunities.

678-697-2932

mailto:Sawdustot@gmail.com

https://www.sawdustot.com/

The Georgia Inclusive Postsecondary Education Consortium (GaIPSEC) seeks to create opportunities for students who have historically not had access to post-secondary educational opportunities. Members of the Consortium are committed to providing information and training resources for individuals, families, colleges & universities, and agencies to achieve the goal of inclusive postsecondary education (PSE) opportunities for all.

Too many young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities find themselves sitting at home with nothing to do, and nowhere to go when they get out of high school. It doesn’t have to be this way.

All individuals have the capacity to do great things, and to continue learning, to work and to contribute to their communities.

Colleges and universities need help finding the right tools and supports to aid all young people in this quest, and families need education and advice about their options. 

The consortium works with members of diverse communities to help higher education institutions implement programs that extend the dream of higher education to young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The programs target those individuals who previously were excluded from the college experience under the belief that “they can’t.” The consortium is bringing together members from all over Georgia to show that with innovation, compassion and the right resources, they can.

404-413-1289

mailto:cld@gsu.edu

https://cld.gsu.edu/gaipsec/#gaipsec-resources