How is a Person Referred to TNC?

Tommy Nobis Center serves people with disabilities and other barriers to employment

Individuals are referred to the Tommy Nobis Center through the Georgia Department of Labor/Vocational Rehabilitation Program, metro area schools, Veterans Administration, Workers Compensation Insurance Companies, and/or other rehabilitation providers. A self-referral can be made to the TNC Program Coordinator at (770) 427-9000.

These agencies that refer you to TNC will provide referral information such as medical, psychological, or educational, information to TNC staff members who manage the programs.  TNC staff members will review your referral information and determine your eligibility and suitability to participate.  If accepted into a TNC program, you will be scheduled for an intake interview. TNC staff members work with you to arrange transportation and determine a start date.

Enrollment Eligibility Criteria

No person will, on the basis of race, religion, sex, or national origin be denied services from Tommy Nobis Center programs and services. All persons seeking admission must demonstrate a need for the services provided by TNC. All persons will be served on the basis of availability of program funding.

Persons applying for services who are not financially sponsored by a referring agency may be admitted and shall meet all admission criteria. Fees for services will be discussed with the applicant prior to admission.

All persons applying for admission shall meet the following guidelines:

1. Must be at least 16 years of age. (Persons under the age of 18 are required to obtain a work permit from the Department of Education prior to admission.)

2. Must provide proper identification upon admission as required by the U.S. Dept. of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service for Employment Eligibility Verification. Proper identification must include an original Social Security card or birth certificate and picture ID or picture driver's license.

3. Must have written evidence dated within the last three years from an appropriate specialist, agency, or other source, that documents the mental, physical, vocational, or emotional need for the TNC services.

4. Must be able to independently care for personal needs including eating, drinking, toileting, dressing, and so on. *

5. Must have adequate mobility skills to get to and from work stations, restrooms, lunchroom. *

6. Must not be injurious to self or others and must maintain this status once admitted.

7. Must voluntarily agree to participate in TNC programs unless otherwise legally ordered.

8. Must agree to follow rules and regulations as required.

9. Must be able to secure transportation to and from TNC.

* Requirements #4 and #5 may be met with the use of a personal care aide or trainer. Personal care and mobility needs will be assessed prior to admission.

Tommy Nobis Center reserves the right to request specific medical, psychological, or other diagnostic or social information which may be important to your successful rehabilitation.

Each specific rehabilitation program offered by TNC may have additional admission criteria which are explained in those program descriptions.