Georgia Advocacy Office (GAO)
Georgia Advocacy Office (GAO)
The Georgia Advocacy Office is Georgia’s federally mandated Protection and Advocacy organization for people with disabilities. GAO provides information and referral, legal advocacy, technical assistance, self-advocacy support, and disability-rights resources. Its work includes protection from abuse and neglect, access to services and supports, community integration, ADA and civil-rights enforcement, assistive technology, employment, voting access, supported decision-making, and advocacy for children and youth with disabilities.
Contact & Location
- Physical Address
- 1 W Ct Square #625, Decatur, GA 30030
- Phone Number
- 404-885-1234
- Website
- thegao.org/
- info@thegao.org
- Service Area
- StatewideGeorgia Advocacy Office serves people with disabilities throughout Georgia. Availability of direct advocacy or legal representation depends on the issue, GAO program priorities, eligibility, and available resources.
Eligibility Requirements
Serves Georgians with disabilities who need information, referral, advocacy, or assistance related to disability rights. Direct legal representation and advocacy are not available for every issue and depend on GAO’s program priorities, eligibility requirements, and available resources.
Ages Served
Birth To 3 (Early Intervention), Preschool (3-5), Elementary (6-10), Middle School (11-13), High School (14-18), Transition Age / Young Adult (16-26), Adults (18+)
GAO serves people with disabilities across the lifespan. Eligibility for specific advocacy programs may vary based on the issue, program priorities, and available resources.
Service Format
Hybrid
Support may be provided by phone, email, referral, technical assistance, or direct advocacy depending on the issue and program.
Cost
Free
Services Offered
- Disability Rights Advocacy
- Legal Advocacy
- Information & Referral
- Civil Rights Advocacy
- ADA Advocacy
- Self-Advocacy Support
- Supported Decision-Making
- Assistive Technology Advocacy
- Employment Rights Advocacy
- Voting Rights & Access
- Home & Community-Based Services Advocacy
- Abuse & Neglect Advocacy
- Children & Youth Advocacy
- Technical Assistance
Disabilities Served
- All Disabilities
Languages Spoken
Contact the organization to verify available languages.
Information last reviewed: September 8, 2026
Information may change. Please contact the organization directly to confirm current services, eligibility, fees, hours, location, and availability.