GAO -- Advocacy for People with Developmental Disabilities
Protection and Advocacy for People with
Developmental Disabilities
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Advocacy is provided to citizens with developmental disabilities throughout Georgia. A developmental disability refers to a severe, chronic disability which is (a) attributable to a mental or physical impairment, (b) manifested prior to age 22, (c) likely to continue indefinitely, (d) resulting in substantial limitations in at least three of seven major life functions, and (e) requiring services for an extended period of time.
We would like to hear your opinion on how we are doing this work.
Click here if you would like to fill out a satisfaction survey about a particular situation that you have spoken to us about.
Click here is you would like to know about our client grievance procedure.
Click here if you would like to know about our planned emphasis for 2011 - 2012. Please email (to info@thegao.org) or mail (to 150 East Ponce de Leon Avenue, Suite 430, Decatur, GA 30030) your comments, suggestions, or questions. We welcome your comments on our work throughout the year.
For a general description and philosophy of this program please see the brochure