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GVRA offices will be closed on Friday, April 3rd in observance of Good Friday. We will resume business on Monday, April 6th.

GVRA Day at Columbus State University brought together 90+ students for an inspiring experience! From welcome to remarks by Jeff Allen & Dr. Stuart Rayfield, plus powerful stories from Aniya Wilson & Sean Strasser—students explored campus, career skills, and their future.

Meet Brandon Gellatly, a Spring 2025 grad of Roosevelt Warm Springs, now thriving in retail after completing NRF’s Retail & Customer Service courses. Read his story: gvs.ga.gov This fall, the Retail/Customer Service Pathway expands to the Cave Spring Center!

Our partners at Synergies Work are now accepting applications for their 12-week business accelerator. Featuring sessions led by an experienced entrepreneur, participants will receive coaching to develop their own business. #SynergiesWork #GVRA #GADBHDD #entrepreneurship

GVRA team members from across the state participated in a Juvenile Justice Reentry Simulation at Atlanta Technical College, strengthening our partnership to support justice-involved youth with disabilities.

Are you a Georgian with a disability seeking employment? Begin your journey with GVRA today by completing our online referral! Visit referral.gvs.ga.gov to get started.

Roosevelt Warm Springs and the Cave Spring Center Welcome More Than 100 Students for Spring Semester! Read more here: gvs.georgia.gov/news/2026-03-0…

The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Services Board Chairman Tom Wilson presented the 15-Year Faithful Service Award to Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Executive Director Chris Wells, honoring his exceptional leadership and dedicated service to the state of Georgia.

A BIG THANK YOU to Lanier Tech’s Office of Career Services for hosting the “2026 Multi-Industry Spring Career Fair.” During the event attendees stopped by the GVRA table to learn about agency services. For more information, please visit gvs.ga.gov

The 2026 “Supported Employment Training World Tour” is underway, with GVRA delivering in-person training statewide to strengthen services and outcomes for individuals with disabilities. Today, Marissa Geister and Ben Dell led the training at the Norcross VR office.

Subscribe Today! This month, GVRA is sending out our bi-monthly In Focus newsletter, your inside look at the latest news, program updates, staff highlights, and inspiring success stories from across our agency. Subscribe now: gvs.georgia.gov/gvras-focus-ne…

Congratulations to GVRA’s Employees of the Month for November, December, and January! Thank you for all that you do to support our clients and uplift your colleagues each and every day.

Meet Cassius Hardy, an Army veteran who turned determination into success. With assistive tech support from GVRA, he became a licensed vendor now operating vending services at multiple locations. Read more: gvs.ga.gov

This spring, Roosevelt Warm Springs is launching a new Pharmacy Technician pathway designed to prepare students for high-demand careers in the healthcare industry. To learn more about this new training opportunity, please visit gvs.ga.gov.

Come see us on February 10, 2026, for GVRA Day at the Capitol. GVRA staff, along with our partners, will share information with state legislators and the public about vocational rehabilitation services and resources available that support Georgians with disabilities.

Meet Tristan Skipper who turned his lifelong love of sports into real-world experience through GVRA and Georgia Southern’s EAGLE Academy! Read more about Tristan’s story: gvs.georgia.gov/blog/2026-01-2…

The GVRA Bud McCall Post-Secondary Vocational Rehabilitation Grant helps fund education for students with disabilities seeking post-secondary opportunities and other Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) services. To learn more and apply for services visit: gvs.ga.gov/bud-mccall-gra…

Big changes ahead! Starting Fall 2026, the Retail pathway will move from Roosevelt Warm Springs to Cave Spring Center, while the Hospitality pathway expands at Roosevelt Warm Springs. Learn more: gvs.ga.gov

In FY 2024, more than $1 million supported the educational needs of students with disabilities, including tuition, books, and room and board. Building on that impact, over $5 million was provided to students in FY 2025.

SenseAbility Week starts tomorrow! Join us for a week-long celebration supporting individuals in the sensory community, including those who are Blind or Low Vision, Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deafblind. gvs.georgia.gov/events