Georgia Client Assistance Program

10/15/2026

Have unused medical equipment that's just collecting dust? FODAC is hosting a Home Medical Equipment Donation Drive next month in Newnan! Your gently used equipment can help improve accessibility, independence, and quality of life for individuals with disabilities.

Items accepted may include: wheelchairs, walkers, canes, shower chairs, bedside commodes, mobility scooters, hospital beds, etc.

📅 November 7, 2026 from 10AM–2PM
📍 2101 Newnan Crossing Boulevard East, Newnan, GA 30265

📧 Questions? Contact Brooke Rakestraw at [email protected]

10/14/2026

Age 16+ and looking to build skills to start a career in the trades? The Home Depot's Path to Pro Skills Program offers free online training. Whether you're interested in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, or other skilled trades, Path to Pro can help you develop foundational knowledge & explore career opportunities.

💻 Learn at your own pace & take the next step toward a career in the skilled trades!
https://www.pathtopro.com/free-training/

The Path to Pro Skills Program is a FREE, on-demand training program. The coursework is designed to teach transferrable soft skills and how-to knowledge for a successful career in the skilled trades.

10/13/2026

🪥The University of Washington is looking for families of children and teens with autism, ages 8–17, to participate in a study testing a new toothbrushing app designed to support greater independence with brushing.

Help researchers learn whether technology can make daily toothbrushing easier and more independent! Families may receive up to $410 in gift cards as a thank-you for participating.

Interested or want to learn more? Scan the QR code on the flyer for additional information or email: [email protected]



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10/12/2026

Our office is closed today in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day.

10/09/2026

📣 Attention Lanier County! You’re invited to the launch of the Georgia Legal Service Program’s new Legal Kiosk at the Coastal Plain Area Economic Opportunity Authority!

Stop by to learn more about this exciting new resource & how it can help connect community members with legal information and services.

📅 October 13th
⏰ 8 AM–5 PM
📍 108 S. Highway 35, Lakeland, GA 31635

10/08/2026

Did you know? Georgia Power & Southern Crescent Technical College are offering a free 8-week HVACR Pre-Apprenticeship Program designed to provide the skills + hands-on experience needed to launch a career in HVACR.

Participants will learn:
❄️ HVACR fundamentals
🔌 Electrical and air-conditioning systems
🧊 Refrigeration
🏭 Hands-on skills, lab activities & industry site visits
💼 Guaranteed interviews upon successful completion

📅 Starts: October 20, 2026
⏰ Tuesdays & Thursdays | 5–9 PM
📍 Griffin Campus – Mechatronics Lab
📝 Application deadline: October 15, 2026

Don’t miss your chance to gain valuable skills & take the next step toward a new career. Scan the QR code on the flyer!



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10/07/2026

Interested in learning about an innovative platform developed right here in Georgia? Join Advancing Employment on October 13th at 1PM for "Let Me Do It: Tech-Enabled Supported Decision-Making".

Founded by Atlanta-based entrepreneur Angad Sahgal and his father, Amit Sahgal, Let Me Do It helps people with disabilities take greater ownership of their decisions through supported decision-making.

Learn how this platform can make decision-making tools more accessible and help people with disabilities, caregivers, direct support providers, and professionals work together more effectively.

📝 Registration required. Link can be found in the comments.

10/06/2026

Join Doug Crandell on October 20th at 12PM for "Twenty-Two Cents an Hour: Disability Rights and the Fight to End Subminimum Wages".

This event will examine subminimum wage policies—and how their unintended consequences—continue to shape the way we think about employment and disability in the United States today.

https://nyslibrary.libcal.com/event/17582390?utm_source=chatgpt.com&fbclid=IwY2xjawUwfeVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMUhiR0NUSDlYZVduQWpMUDlzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEegRjaHntSMN8Y5HaxUnlgohvAAgqicP_AJGRgTYQ7QQvIp1WIAftEVv4IMlI_aem_oStTp8DiTyUw5AvpvTufHg

Join us for a lively discussion about subminimum wages, including a quick historical understanding of labor policies from more than eighty years ago; and how the unintended...

10/05/2026

Join Summit Family YMCA on November 5th at 11AM for a free community event connecting individuals with disabilities, families, caregivers, educators, and advocates with valuable resources & services throughout Coweta County!

Whether you're looking for support, services, or new connections, the Thrive Resource Fair is a welcoming event where community meets ability.

📍 Summit Family YMCA -- 1765 Highway 34 East, Newnan, GA



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10/02/2026

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month!

This year’s theme, “Celebrating Value and Talent,” recognizes the skills, contributions, & talents people with disabilities bring to the workforce.

Let's celebrate NDEAM by:
🔹 Promoting equal employment opportunities.
🔹 Removing barriers to hiring and career advancement.
🔹 Supporting workplace accessibility and reasonable accommodations.
🔹 Recognizing the value and talent of employees with disabilities.

💙 When employers recognize talent and embrace inclusion, everyone benefits!

Send a message to learn more