disABILITY LINK

12/19/2025

Success isn't just about the resources we have; it’s about the people we have. Celebrating the incredible individuals who make our mission possible.🚀🙌🏾✨

We are GRATEFUL for you all! ✨

12/19/2025

📢 Office Update: disABILITY LINK will be closed for Winter Break from Friday, Dec 19th through Friday, Jan 2nd.
🗓️ We look forward to serving you when we reopen on Monday, January 5th!
Have a safe and wonderful break! 🏠❄️

12/15/2025

Office Closure Notice:

At disABILITY LINK, we recognize periods of rest and pause as critical to our health as an organization and as individuals, which allow us to show up in more impactful ways. This winter, our offices will be closed from Friday, December 19 through Friday, January 2 to honor this value. We will re-open on January 5th, 2026. We look forward to continue working with you in the new year!

12/12/2025

Appreciation Volunteers

12/12/2025

YOU STILL HAVE TIME TO GET HERE 🎉 disABILITY LINK is celebrating YOU at our Annual Consumer Appreciation Party!

Join us for a fun potluck lunch (meat and desserts provided!) 🍗🍰, raffles 🎟️, door prizes, and a lively White Elephant Gift Exchange! 🎁 (Please bring a wrapped/bagged gift valued at $10).
🗓️ When: Friday, December 12th, 11:00 AM–1:30 PM 📍 Where: Decatur Recreation, 231 Sycamore St., Decatur, GA 30030

Please bring your favorite side dish! Remember to refrain from wearing scents (like colognes and perfumes) to ensure an inclusive environment for everyone.

RSVP or ask about accommodations: Contact Cinque Singleton at csingleton@disabilitylink.com or 404-687-8890. We can't wait to celebrate with you!

12/12/2025

You're invited! 🎉 disABILITY LINK is celebrating YOU at our Annual Consumer Appreciation Party!

Join us for a fun potluck lunch (meat and desserts provided!) 🍗🍰, raffles 🎟️, door prizes, and a lively White Elephant Gift Exchange! 🎁 (Please bring a wrapped/bagged gift valued at $10).

🗓️ When: Friday, December 12th, 11:00 AM–1:30 PM 📍 Where: Decatur Recreation, 231 Sycamore St., Decatur, GA 30030

12/11/2025

disABILITY LINK Invites YOU to Our Annual Consumer Appreciation Party!💙🧡
Mark your calendars for a festive afternoon of good company, great food, and holiday cheer! This party is our way of saying thank you for being the heart of our community.🔥🔥

Here are the details you need:
When: Friday, December 12th, 11:00 AM–1:30 PM
Where: Decatur Recreation, 231 Sycamore St., Decatur, GA 30030
What to Bring: Meat and desserts will be provided—we just ask that you bring your famous or favorite side dish to share!🍗🍖

Fun Activities Include:
White Elephant Gift Exchange: Please bring a wrapped or bagged gift valued at approximately $10 if you'd like to participate.
Raffles and Door Prizes!

We are committed to ensuring a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone. Therefore, we respectfully ask that you refrain from wearing scents (i.e. colognes and perfumes) to the event.👍

To RSVP or for accommodations/questions, please contact: Cinque Singleton at csingleton@disabilitylink.com or 404-687-8890.
We can't wait to celebrate with you!

12/08/2025

disABILITY LINK Invites YOU to Our Annual Consumer Appreciation Party!💙🧡

Mark your calendars for a festive afternoon of good company, great food, and holiday cheer! This party is our way of saying thank you for being the heart of our community.🔥🔥

Here are the details you need:

When: Friday, December 12th, 11:00 AM–1:30 PM

Where: Decatur Recreation, 231 Sycamore St., Decatur, GA 30030

What to Bring: Meat and desserts will be provided—we just ask that you bring your famous or favorite side dish to share!🍗🍖

Fun Activities Include:

White Elephant Gift Exchange: Please bring a wrapped or bagged gift valued at approximately $10 if you'd like to participate.

Raffles and Door Prizes!

We are committed to ensuring a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone. Therefore, we respectfully ask that you refrain from wearing scents (i.e. colognes and perfumes) to the event.👍

To RSVP or for accommodations/questions, please contact: Cinque Singleton at csingleton@disabilitylink.com or 404-687-8890.

We can't wait to celebrate with you!

12/03/2025

Nothing beats the power of connection! 🙌

So grateful for the insights and support shared in today's Peer Support Class at disABILITY LINK, led by the wonderful Linda Pouge. It's truly a place where shared experience turns into collective strength. Come join us!

❤️

12/02/2025

Release:
December 1, 2025
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program for Heating Opens Today
ATLANTA – This winter’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for heating, administered by the Georgia Department of Human Services, officially opens today, Dec. 1, 2025. Please check with your local Community Action Agency (CAA) to ensure the opening date for your area.
This federally funded program assists Georgia homeowners and renters with their heating bills through direct payments to home energy suppliers. Individuals ages 65 and older and medically homebound households may begin applying today. Other eligible Georgians can schedule an appointment beginning Jan. 2, 2026.

Local CAAs disburse LIHEAP funds on a first-come, first-served basis until all funds are expended. To qualify, a family’s income must be less than or equal to 60 percent of the median income for a Georgia family. For a household of one, the income threshold is $34,549; the income threshold for a household of five is $77,071.

Georgians seeking assistance must contact their local CAA for more details. All applicants must provide the following:
Most recent heating bill or statement of service from their heating provider
Social Security numbers for each household member
Proof of citizenship for each household member
Proof of income (e.g., paycheck stub or a public assistance verification letter) for the last 30 days for each adult household member
Verification of Social Security or unemployment benefits for all applicable household members

For more information on LIHEAP: https://dfcs.georgia.gov/services/low-income-home-energy-assistance-program-liheap
To find a CAA in your area, visit georgiacaa.org.

Together, we have the power to shape an even more prosperous future for Georgia communities!

12/01/2025

Dear MARTA customers:
Beginning Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, MARTA will continue installing new fare collection equipment as part of its Better Breeze system upgrade, bringing faster, more convenient, and more secure ways to pay your fare.
Construction will take place in phases across the system to minimize disruption and maintain access to all rail stations. Rail and bus service will continue as scheduled.
During this time, customers may notice construction barriers, faregate adjustments, or temporary entrances at select stations. Please follow posted signage and listen for announcements at your station to ensure a smooth trip.

Customers should continue using current Breeze cards, mobile app, and equipment until the transition in April 2026.
Here’s what to expect during the upcoming installation phase:
• Monday, Nov. 24, 2025 – West End Station (South faregates closed)
South faregates under construction. Use north faregates. Customers who park in the south lot should follow signs on either side of the station to reach the north faregates. Please allow extra time.

• Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025 – North Springs Station (Bus loop faregates closed)
West (bus loop) faregates under construction. Follow signs to east faregates on other side of station.

• Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025 – Kensington Station (East & West faregates closed)
East and west faregates under construction. Bus loop faregates remain open. ADA customers should allow a few extra minutes to reach their destination. Customers approaching from the north parking lot should follow signs leading to the bus loop faregates.

• Monday, Dec. 1, 2025 – Doraville Station (All faregates closed, use emergency gates)
South faregates currently under construction. Remaining faregates will start construction Monday, Dec. 1. Use emergency gates for access. Customers must have fare to exit at destination.

• Wednesday, Dec. 3 – Indian Creek Station (Bus loop faregates closed)
East (bus loop) faregates under construction. Use west faregates.

11/29/2025

Today we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Originally enacted as the Education for All Handicapped Children Act, the law was signed by President Gerald Ford on November 29, 1975, just 21 years after Brown v. Board of Education. IDEA remains landmark civil rights legislation that guarantees students with disabilities a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment, along with the supports and services they need to thrive.