Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency

The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency (GVRA) operates five integrated and interdependent statutory programs that share a primary goal – to help people with disabilities become fully productive members of society by achieving independence and meaningful employment.  GVRA has highly-skilled, trained teams of professionals, including Certified Rehabilitation Counselors (CRCs), who offer the following services for Georgia residents:  Counseling…

Looper Speech & Hearing Center

Looper Speech & Hearing Center is a nonprofit organization governed by a local voluntary Board of Directors dedicated to meeting the speech, language and hearing needs of our area’s children and adults.  They offer evaluation, therapy, counseling, and consultation services for the following: Speech Issues:  articulation, voice disorders, stuttering, aphasia, laryngectomy, tongue-thrust, swallowing issues, dysarthria,…

CARTA Care-A-Van Coming to East Ridge

CARTA Brings Care-A-Van Service to East Ridge Citizens Starting September 1, CARTA will bring their Care-A-Van service to East Ridge for qualifying seniors age 65 and older and disabled citizens. This curb-to-curb service will take citizens to anywhere in East Ridge and the Chattanooga City Limits. An application must be filled out and submitted to…

Transition Resources

The internet holds a plethora of resources on the topic of transition, whether it be to secondary education, employment or independent living.  Here are a few that we have discovered through the years. Some include older data, but their suggestions and recommendations are still valid.   How Students with Disabilities Can Prepare for College –…

Ralph Braun Foundation – Accessible Vehicle Fund

“Ralph Braun passed away in 2013. In 2010, Braun recognized that he was getting thousands of requests from people who wanted accessible vehicles but who couldn’t afford to purchase them. He wanted to be able to help everyone who needed an accessible vehicle, but he recognized that was an impossible dream.  So, he created The…

Strangers vs. Tricky People When Teaching Social Boundaries

Safety is a major concern for all of our kids but especially for those who have a more difficult time reading body language and interpreting verbal communication. “I shared this whole experience with you so you could learn from it. Like we have. If you haven’t already, take the necessary time to establish your own family…

Supported Living Options in Chattanooga Area

What options are available for an adult who needs supported living?  Are there options from which to choose?  This is a list of supported living options of which we are aware in the Chattanooga area. Community Options D & S Community Services Orange Grove Centers Open Arms Care Life Bridges of Cleveland Support Solutions ProLex…

Transition School

“UDS Transition School helps high school students with a range of disabilities prepare for the future. We teach life skills that enable them to live more independently, better informed and with greater confidence in their abilities. The knowledge gained at the Transition School empowers these young adults to find competitive employment and become contributing members…