Resources for Autism Spectrum Disorder
for Adults in Georgia
Disclaimer: This website hope to provide a central location for different resources or supporting organizations available Georgia residents. We cannot speak to the quality of care, details related to application process, detailed related to process for setting up services, etc. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the organization listed directly.
NOW & COMP Waiver
F.U.N. Club
Just People Inc.
The NOW waiver helps individuals with less intensive and urgent needs with access support in their home or community environments. The COMP waiver provides support for individuals who may need more comprehensive and intensive services to live in the community, out-of-home residential support, or intensive in-home services to remain in the community.
FriendsÜNeed, affectionately called “FÜN Club” by its members, offers a safe and structured daily enrichment program Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. They provide recreation, community service, personal enrichment and daily life skills education activities as well as transportation to, and from, the facility.
“Just” People, Inc. is a private non-profit organization that’s mission is to provide a variety of support services to adults with developmental disabilities, mental illnesses and head injuries. They are dedicated to meeting the needs for quality, dependable support.
Happy Feat
InCommunity
Wow In-Sync
InCommunity, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit agency headquartered in Atlanta, was created to provide community-based services and support to people with developmental disabilities and their families.
Happyfeat is a nonprofit organization 501(c) 3, that supports individuals with special needs by providing inclusive programs to support our incredible friends and their communities in
these critical areas: community involvement and life enrichment platforms.​
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WOW In-Sync, Inc. is a Georgia 501(c) (3) non-profit providing training and support for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism to help them integrate more fully into business and community.
Bobby Dodd Institute
Annandale Village
Jewish Family & Career Services of Atlanta (JF&CS)
Bobby Dodd Institute's mission is to empower people with differing abilities to maximize their potential by securing economic self-sufficiency, independence and inclusion within their communities.
The mission of Annandale Village is to provide progressive life assistance to adults with developmental disabilities and acquired brain injuries so that they can maximize their abilities and maintain their independence in the least restrictive environment.
JF&CS Atlanta has a supported employment program, independent living program, and Community Access Group for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Special Needs Respite
Emory Autism Center
Emory Autism Center provides an adult social engagement program called myLife.
The mission of Special Needs Respite is to provide funding for quality respite care and resources for families of special needs children in metro Atlanta.
YourRespite
YourRespite provides childcare, in the home, for special needs children up to age 19.