State funds may be available to help provide early intervention services in natural environments for qualifying children. The Bureau for Multiple and Severe Disabilities is a joint project between the State Department of Education and Georgia State University. It provides training and technical assistance throughout the state in the area of multiple and severe disabilities. The Bureau for Students with Physical and Health Impairments is a joint project between the State Department of Education and Georgia State University. It provides training and technical assistance throughout the state in the area of physical disabilities.
Special emphasis is on literacy and health care procedures issues.
Center for the Visually Impaired Provides a range of services from infants to adults with visual impairments, including early intervention, school age summer programs, and rehabilitation programs that include assistive technology, braille, independent living, orientation and mobility, and vocational training. Infants and their families receive a home based program if the family lives in the greater Atlanta area. Other children may continue with individual services or they may qualify for participation in the Center based preschool transition classes that are held at CVI weekly. This agency provides vocational services for individuals with disabilities having a goal of employment. This agency provides services for individuals with disabilities from 16 to 65 years of age.