Getting out on your own can be an intimidating process.  You wonder where you can live, how you can live independently, and whether you'll be safe out there.  Here are some links and information to smooth the process!

First of all, if you plan to get your own house or apartment and are living on SSI or other disability income, apply for SECTION 8 assistance.  This will help to keep your rent affordable and within a limited budget.

Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Office of Special Housing Initiatives    -   60 Executive Park South, N.E.,  Atlanta, Georgia 30329-2231, Phone: (404) 327-6881 -  WEBSITE 

DeKalb County - HADC - Housing Authority of DeKalb County, 750 Commerce Drive,

Suite 20, Decatur, Georgia 30030 - Main Switchboard: 404-270-2500, Main Fax: 404-270-2643   WEBSITE

Fulton County -  HAFC - HAFC Central Office, 10 Park Place South, SE, Suite 550, Atlanta, GA 30303, TEL: 404-730-584, FAX:404-730-5847  WEBSITE

Gwinnett County - There isn't a single housing authority over the county that I can find, but there is one for Lawrenceville.  Lawrenceville Housing Authority • 502 Glenn Edge Drive • Lawrenceville • GA 30045 -Tel: 770-963-4900 • Fax: 770-338-8447  WEBSITE

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Another important thing to do is contact your utility companies and talk to them about their programs for customers with disabilities.  For example, a person with a physical disability who can't use the phone book can get unlimited 411 information calls.  Other utilities have similar programs available.