EFG provides technical assistance and consultation to individuals and their “team” (family, job coach, etc.)

Scope and Purpose:

To support the accomplishment of these aspirations for citizens of Georgia who live with significant disabilities, the responsible state agencies of Georgia and their service partners will be shifting the standards and service expectations toward defining and measuring quality for persons with disabilities as it relates to employment:

• Respectful of cultural, familial and geographic uniqueness;
• Paid fairly for the work performed and allows people to acquire their desired life;
• In jobs where the individual is respected for the contribution she/he is making
• In the same status as others performing same or similar work;
• Not dependent on being seen as “ready” to work, or having pre-requisite skills or training;
• Which utilizes natural supports through the entire career development process;
• Part of a long-range career development plan with continued professional development and with an emphasis on earning a living wage;
• Promotes integrity of the relationship between employer and employee.