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RELATED ORGANIZATIONSThis section contains links to related organizations in the fields of arts and disability, access, inclusion, and social justice.
For projects, programs and organizations outside the local Atlanta metropolitan area, scroll down to the ADDITIONAL RESOURCES heading.
The listings in both sections are organized alphabetically.
A particular organization's inclusion in this list of resources does not constitute an endorsement by VSA arts of Georgia; the information below is offered as a service to the community.
ATLANTA Area ResourcesThe organizational mission is to provide a healthy and positive atmosphere that empowers individuals with disabilities to be their best in their quest for success. AbilityQuest, Inc. is a Georgia non-profit aimed at meeting the need for social outlets and experiences for adults who happen to have physical disabilities. Alternate ROOTS The Mission of Alternate ROOTS is to support the creation and presentation of original art, which is rooted in a particular community of place, tradition or spirit. Alternative Media Access Center ( AMAC ) AMAC is an initiative of the Board of Regents University System of Georgia with a mission to improve system wide services for students with print-related disabilities. Originally located at the University of Georgia in Athens, AMAC now operates under the Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute in Atlanta. AMAC has expanded its services nationwide to include all types of post-secondary institutions and other government agencies. Artists Web Alliance An online resource for schools, arts agencies and the business community ~ if you need a creative solution, hire an artist! Atlanta Area School for the Deaf Located in Clarkston, Georgia, the Atlanta Area School for the Deaf provides a stimulating learning environment to meet the individual needs of deaf students. The School seeks to promote positive life outcomes by nurturing self-esteem and respecting each student's unique talents. Center for Leadership in Disability The mission of the Center for Leadership in Disability (at Georgia State University) is to translate research into sustainable community practices that contribute to independent, self-determined, inclusive, and productive lives for persons with disabilities. Center for the Visually Impaired The mission of the Center is to offer comprehensive services that promote independence with dignity and the preservation of self worth for individuals of all ages who are blind or visually impaired. 404-875-9011 disABILITY Link The center for rights and resources. People with disabilities have the right to be independent, make decisions for themselves, have access to their community, and to achieve goals in life like any other individual. disABILITY LINK is committed to promoting the rights of all people with disabilities. Disability Resource Group Working to bring about full inclusion of all Georgians with disabilities, in all aspects of the community. The Frazer Center The Frazer Center exists to maximize the potential of individuals with disabilities by providing quality comprehensive individual, family and community based services, research and training, all on a sound financial budget. Friends of Disabled Adults and Children 4900 Lewis Road Stone Mountain, GA 30083 A Georgia non-profit corporation offering a variety of services to physically and mobility impaired people of all ages. Full Radius Dance A modern dance company that works to promote, advance, and enhance the modern dance form for persons with disabilities, for dance artists, and the general community. Fulton County Disability Information Assistance Line, D.I.A.L. Voice 404.730.6900 / TTY 404.730.4137 People with physical and mental disabilities may call for information about employment, disability rights, housing and other disability issues. Fulton County Office of Disability Affairs Provides services for Fulton County residents. Georgia ADA Exchange Bringing about the full inclusion of all people with disabilities into all aspects of life in Georgia.
www.gaada.info770.451.2340 Georgia Interpreting Services Network Contact GISN at 404-521-9100 (voice/TTY) or 1-800-228-4992 (voice/TTY) to schedule an interpreter for meetings, interviews or conferences. Georgia Relay Center Georgia Relay Center enables people with speech or hearing loss to communicate by telephone with any standard phone user.
TTY: 770-857-6064Voice: 770-857-6040 Fax: 770-857-6131 Toll Free: 1-800-255-0135 Sign Language Interpreting Specialists, Inc. Provides interpreting services, training in American Sign Language, information on Deaf Awareness and consultation on accessibility needs. Contact SLIS at 770-531-0700 (voice) or 770-287-9479 (TTY). Southeast Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center (SEDBTAC) Provides technical assistance and training on ADA and EduIT (Accessible Education Information Technology) to businesses and people with disabilities.
1-800-949-4232 (voice/TTY)ADDITIONAL RESOURCESA directory of accessible cultural facilities by the VSA arts of New England affiliates. This site contains multiple articles on cultural access for people with disabilities and provides a forum to speak out about these issues. ADAPT Nationally ADAPT focuses on promoting services in the community instead of warehousing people with disabilities in institutions and nursing homes. ADA Technical Assistance Centers This site is a comprehensive resource for information on the Americans with Disabilities Act. American Association for Persons with Disabilities, AAPD The largest national, nonprofit, cross-disability member organization in the United States, dedicated to ensuring economic self-sufficiency and political empowerment for the more than 56 million Americans with disabilities. The web site has links to other Disability Resources. American Printing House for the Blind The world's largest nonprofit organization creating educational, workplace and independent living prodcuste and services for people who are visually impaired. Art Behind Bars The mission of Art Behind Bars is to give inmates an opportunity to contribute to society through the donation of artwork to non-profit organizations locally and nationally. Artist Conference Network The ACN is a unique coaching community for people doing creative work. The Network is comprised of small groups throughout the US. Members are trained to coach and be coached. Artists Health Insurance Resource Center (AHIRC) / The Actors' Fund A central clearinghouse for arts professionals who need information about health insurance.
Contact:Ms. Jill Schaffer, Manager, AHIRC Actors' Fund Phone/Voice: 800.798.8447/212.221.7300. Artist Help Network A free information service designed to help artists take control of their careers. The network assists artists in locating information, resources, guidance, and advice on a comprehensive range of career-related topics. The network focuses primarily on subjects of interest to fine artists, but people working in the applied arts, arts administration, and arts-related fields will also find this site useful. Artjob A highly acclaimed service, available by subscription. ArtPromote.com ArtPromote.com creates online artists' portfolios, which may be free of charge for artists with disabilities, student artists and artists with low income who do not have their own web sites. ArtsLynx: Arts as a Force of Healing, Building & Empowerment Post yourself on this web site, build a network of fellow artists, and visit well-researched links. Association of Mouth & Foot Painters An international membership organization serving artists with disabilities who paint using either their mouth or their feet; the association operates an office in Atlanta. Backstagejobs.com Look for jobs behind-the-scenes in live entertainment. Center for Arts and Culture Nationwide jobs listings in the arts, humanities, and arts advocacy. CarePages CarePages are free, private web pages that help family and friends stay in touch before, during and after hospitalization. Established and managed by the Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Resource Center. The Center for Independence of the Disabled, New York The goal of CIDNY is to ensure full integration, independence and equal opportunity for all people with disabilities by removing barriers to the social, economic, cultural and civic life of the community. The Center offers information about Emergency Preparedness for persons with disabilities. Cerebral Palsy Help The purpose of this web site is to provide general information with regard to the causes, types, symptoms, common signs and treatment of cerebral palsy and associated medical disorders, and to assist people in finding legal assistance. This website does not claim to be complete in its discussion of the diagnosis, treatment and causes of Cerebral Palsy. Chairs Scholars Foundation, Inc. Higher education is the most vital link to economic empowerment and self-sufficiency, and is a cornerstone of a healthy community. People with physical disabilities face significant financial challenges pursuing post-secondary education. Our mission is to change this. CHANGE, Inc. Awards artists emergency grants from $100-$500 for medical, living and other expenses.
Contact:CHANGE, Inc. Box 705, Cooper Station New York, NY 10276 Phone/Voice: 212.473.3742 Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation is dedicated to curing spinal cord injury by funding innovative research, and improving the quality of life for people living with paralysis through grants, information and advocacy. Coalition for Disabled Musicians, Inc. Resources and information are available on this site for musicians with disabilities. Communication Access Network Communication Access Network, Inc. provides interpreters, captioners and independent consultants enabling your organization to achieve full compliance with existing laws (ADA, Section 504, IDEA) related to Deaf and Hard of Hearing communication access. Creative Hot List Search by title or location; you can also create a file of job prospects and contacts. Culture!Disability!Talent! C!D!T! is a non-profit, collaborative organization that works to transform disability stereotypes by providing access and opportunities for performers and mediamakers with disabilities. Comprised of disability cultural artists, activists and allies, C!D!T! promotes artistic excellence and diversity by presenting disability cultural events. Damon Brooks Associates A talent agency that specifically represents performers and speakers who have disabilities. Contact them directly for information about joining their roster. Deaf Art Resources and information on Deaf Art can be found on this site; particular attention is given to Deaf View/Image Art (De?VIA). Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury
For additional info: http://www.dcoe.health.milThis is a new 24-hour outreach center to provide information and referrals to military service members, veterans, their families and others with questions about psychological health and traumatic brain injury. Operated by the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury, the outreach center is available 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, 365 days a year. Phone: (866) 966-1020 Email: resourcesdcoeoutreach.org disAbilityinfo.gov The US government's one-stop federal web site for disability-related information and resources, including a state and local resources map. Disability Funders Network Disability Funders Network (DFN) is a national membership and philanthropic advocacy organization that seeks equality and rights for disabled individuals and communities by bridging philanthropic resources, disability and community. DFN envisions an empowered and functioning democracy with full equality under the law, equal access to services, unconditional respect for difference and the meaningful participation of all communities at tables where decisions are made. Disability Nondiscrimination Law Advisor This online resource helps employers quickly and simply determine which federal disability nondiscrimination laws apply to their business or organization and their responsibilities under them. It asks users to answer a few relevant questions in order to take into account relevant variables, such as the nature of the organization, the size of staff and whether the business or organization receives federal financial assistance. Based on the responses provided, the adviser then generates a customized list of federal disability nondiscrimination laws that likely apply, along with easy-to-understand information about employers' responsibilities under them. Disability Online Your prime destination for topics and resources involving people with disabilities, their family and friends; our mission is to evolve into a one-stop shop for people who desire the best products and services empowering the special needs community. Disability Resources The Disability Resources Monthly (DRM) guide to resources online. Georgia resources Disability World A bimonthly web-zine of international disability news and views. Disaboom Transforming the way people living with disabilities communicate, share and grow. ELA Foundation, Inc. ELA's mission is to promote, through grants and scholarships, the inclusion of people with disabilities in the arts, advocacy and education. "Changing the face of disability on the planet." Emergency Preparedness Initiative Compelled by the attacks of September 11, 2001, the National Organization on Disability launched the Emergency Preparedness Initiative (EPI) to ensure that emergency managers address disability concerns and that people with disabilities are included in all levels of emergency preparedness- planning, response, and recovery. Enabled Online Connecting people with disabilities. FindCreative.com A colorful site that makes it easy to create your own portfolio, join the online community, and browse career advice. Foundation Center A deep resource of newsletters, resources, and links to funders. On the homepage click on "for individual grantseekers" in the lefthand column. Free Our People Our community has the opportunity to force some action on the Money Follows People budget initiative, and the ADA's integration mandate and MiCASSA; as well as bring attention to many other issues. (Terri's struggle, TN's struggle, your state's struggle, elections, IDEA / No Child Left Behind, Reauths, etc.) Georgia Academy for the Blind Located in Macon, Georgia, the Academy?s mission is to empower students to reach their highest level of independence. Georgia Made Georgia Grown In September 2007, at the Governor's Conference on Tourism held in Tifton, GA the State rolled out a Creative Economies initiative designed to support artists, craft artisans, authors, entertainers and other creative business owners in branding and marketing their locally made products. Georgia School for the Deaf The Georgia School for the Deaf serves students, ages 0-21 from preschool through high school. Multi-handicapped hearing-impaired students are served in a special services program. Graphic Artists Guild Disability access symbols are available to download from this site. Georgia Special Needs Scholarship The Georgia Special Needs Scholarship is a state funded scholarship that helps children with special needs (in the state of Georgia) attend the school that best fits their needs.
www.gaspecialneedsscholarship.comGunk Foundation Grants The Gunk Foundation challenges the market-dominated system of art production by supporting projects that move out of the theatre or gallery and into the spaces of daily life. Grants usually range between $1,000 - $5,000.
Contact:The Gunk Foundation P.O. Box 333 Gardiner, NY 12525 Phone/Voice: 845.255.8252 E-Mail: infogunk.org Hurricane Katrina Relief Citizen Action Team in Massachetts created a database that links the needs of people in the Gulf Coast with the resources that people and groups have to offer. Thousands of people are still struggling to rebuild their lives and there are groups still make weekly runs to various centers on the Gulf Coast, delivering much-needed supplies. The relief data base is engineered so that those with goods and services to donate and those with a need for goods and services can find each other. www.reliefdatabase.org Interagency Coordinating Council on Emergency Preparedness and Individuals with Disabilities The Interagency Coordinating Council on Emergency Preparedness and Individuals with Disabilities was established to ensure that the Federal government appropriately supports safety and security for individuals with disabilities in disaster situations. International Association of Assistance Dog Partners A non-profit, cross-disability organization representing people partnered with guide, hearing and service dogs. It's Our Story The It's Our Story Initiative has assembled the most comprehensive collection of testimonies of what it was like, is like and should be like to live with a disability. www.itsourstory.orgKeep Arts In Schools This website highlights the efforts of arts education organizations throughout the country, making tools and resources available to those seeking to make the arts top priority in public schools and communities at-large. Kids Included Together Kids Included Together (KIT) is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in San Diego, California in 1997. Their mission is to provide learning opportunities that support recreation, child development and youth enrichment programs to include children with and without disabilities. Media Access Office Disability resource to the entertainment industry. Mobile Stage System This mobile theater system allows blind actors to move on the stage on their own without the assistance of walking sticks, ropes or ramps. Mopix offers information about Rear Window? Captioning and DVS Theatrical?, developed by The Media Access Group at WGBH, which makes movie theaters accessible to audiences with disabilities. Their site provides information to consumers, industry members and others interested in learning more about motion picture access. Click here for a link to Georgia movie theaters that offer the service. To learn about closed captioned and described films contact the Media Access Group at WGBH. Money for Art Professional help preparing grant materials; there is a charge for services, but special rates apply on a case-by-case basis. National AIDS Education & Services for Minorities National AIDS Education & Services for Minorities was created in an effort to counteract the ever increasing spread of HIV/AIDS in communities of color. National Alliance for Media Arts and Culture A non-profit association composed of diverse member organizations dedicated to encouraging film, video, audio and online/multimedia arts, and to promoting the cultural contributions of individual artists. National Arts and Disability Center The NADC is dedicated to promoting the full inclusion of children and adults with disabilities into the visual-, performing-, media-, and literacy-arts communities. National Council on Disability The NCD is an independent federal agency making recommendations to the President and Congress, in order to enhance the quality of life for all Americans with disabilities and their families. Their April 15, 2005 publication, "Saving Lives: Including People with Disabilities in Emergency Planning" is available upon request. NCD reports may be ordered by faxing requests to Stacey Brown at 202-272-2022 or by E-mail:
sbrownncd.govNational Endowment for the Arts Office for AccessAbility Information on activities, services, and partnerships. National Institute of Art & Disabilities NIAD, located in Richmond, CA, provides an art program that promotes creativity, independence, dignity, and community integration for people with developmental and other disabilities. National Training Center on Inclusion NTCI was established to support the overall mission of Kids Included Together through training, technical assistance and resources of the highest quality for staff at all levels of experience. National Organization on Disability It's ability, not disability, that counts. Natural Learning Concepts "People with autism have a unique way of communicating but that doesn’t mean it’s wrong...it’s different. If we focused on building their natural talents more actively we might find that...we have...much to learn from them..." Newhouse Foundation The Newhouse Foundation provides a cash award for artists with disabilities. Awards are decided by a committee and artists must be nominated through the website. For more info: http://wnewhouseawards.com/index.html New York Foundation for the Arts A comprehensive and international list of job opportunities, and an extensive resource for descriptions and access information for arts job sources, both online and offline. Non-Traditional Casting Project A not-for-profit advocacy organization established in 1986 to address and seek solutions to the problems of racism and exclusion in theatre, film and television. Open Directory Project The Open Directory Project is a human-edited directory of the web. This site contains information on accessibility, artists, dance, film, television, music and theatre. Paralysis Resource Center The Paralysis Resource Center (PRC) offer resources on spinal cord injury, paralysis and mobility related disabilities. The PRC is a program created by the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation (CDRF) to provide a comprehensive, national source of information for people living with paralysis and their caregivers to promote health, foster involvement in the community and improve quality of life. Performers with Disabilities This web site was created to promote the talents of performers with disabilities across the nation, and to foster a positive environment where we can unite to encourage the casting of performers with disabilities in film, TV shows, commercials, and theatre. The Puffin Foundation supports projects that will advance progressive social change. Grants of $500-$2,500 are open to all artists residing in the U.S.
Contact:The Puffin Foundation Department AC 20 East Oakdene Ave Teaneck, NJ 07666 Resource Based in London, Resource was launched in April 2000 as the strategic body working with and for museums, archives and libraries, tapping the potential for collaboration between them. The organizational web site includes resources concerning learning and access issues, including information about publications. Theatre Communications Group The subscription service ArtSearch provides national listings at every level of employment in theatres and performing arts centers, summer festivals, schools, dance and opera companies, symphony orchestras, museums, arts councils, and other arts organizations. Theatre of Inclusion We are all equal. Period. United States Access Board A federal agency committed to accessible design, USAB publishes Access Currents, a free newsletter issued every other month by snail-mail or e-mail. Send questions or comments to:
news@access-board.gov Voice: 800 / 872 - 2253, ext. 0026 TTY: 800 / 993 - -2822 Mailing Address: Access Currents 1331 F Street, NW Suite 1000 Washington, D.C. 20004 - 1111 Universal Design What Is Universal Design? The process of embedding choice for all people in the things we design.
www.UniversalDesign.comU.S. Department of Justice / Civil Rights Division, ADA Home Page, Information and technical assistance on the Americans with Disability Act can be found on this site as well as ADA Design Standards, information on the Technical Assistance Program, Enforcement, and Code Certification. VSA International The international organization on arts and disability. VSA International has affiliates across the United States and around the world. They also host an online Artist Registry for artists with disabilities, and there is an Opportunities page on the web site. Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) WAI, in coordination with organizations around the world, pursues accessibility of the Web through five primary areas of work: technology, guidelines, tools, education and outreach, and research and development. Wheelchair Foundation The Wheelchair Foundation is a nonprofit organization leading an international effort to create awareness of the needs and abilities of people with physical disabilities, to promote the joy of giving, create global friendship, and to deliver a wheelchair to every child, teen and adult in the world who needs one, but cannot afford one. Wishes on Wheels Phone: 800 / 823.5220 Makes power wheelchairs available to non-ambulatory citizens ~ elders and those with disabilities of any age ~ if they qualify. Call for Details. WorkingArtist WorkingArtist is a Windows software application created to help artists manage the business side of art. WorkingArtist catalogs artwork, manages patron contacts, creates art consignment memos and invoices, tracks show entries and projects, creates mail lists, art price lists, price grids, documents, show and slide labels and manages other art marketing tasks. Designed by an artist, WorkingArtist can easily be used by any artist or craftsperson. World Institute on Disability The World Institute on Disability (WID) is a nonprofit research, training and public policy center promoting the civil rights and the full societal inclusion of people with disabilities. Writers with Disabilities Many articles on people and writers with disabilities are available on this site after a short search. Wynn Newhouse Awards This Awards program ~ proposed by Wynn Newhouse, who has a disability and a continuing interest in the arts ~ will provide grants to artists of excellence who happen to have disabilities. The Foundation has currently allocated $60,000 per year for these Awards. These funds will be distributed among winners at the discretion of the five invited judges on the selection committee, composed of persons respected in the arts and disabilities communities. All eligible artists must be nominated; direct applications will not be considered. Youth Villages Youth Villages is committed to helping troubled children and their families find success and provides a comprehensive array of programs and services. Youth Villages has been a national leader in the adoption and implementation of research-based treatment philosophies in the field of children's mental and behavioral health.
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