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Each state has both an Independent Living program and an Assistive Technology Act Program. In the grand scheme of government funding, each program is "small potatoes," but in the day to day world of people with disabilities, lives are transformed and communities are improved because of programs like disABILITY LINK, Walton Options for Independent Living, Disability Connections, and Tools for Life, Georgia's Assistive Technology Act Program. | Each state has both an Independent Living program and an Assistive Technology Act Program. In the grand scheme of government funding, each program is "small potatoes," but in the day to day world of people with disabilities, lives are transformed and communities are improved because of programs like disABILITY LINK, Walton Options for Independent Living, Disability Connections, and Tools for Life, Georgia's Assistive Technology Act Program. | ||
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This year, these programs are joining forces to learn from you about what is working well and what else needs to be done. Please come prepared to think about the future and to be a part of making that future a reality! | This year, these programs are joining forces to learn from you about what is working well and what else needs to be done. Please come prepared to think about the future and to be a part of making that future a reality! | ||
Be sure to register for the event in your area so we can provide enough food and so you are able to fully participate! | '''Be sure to register for the event in your area so we can provide enough food and so you are able to fully participate!''' | ||
'''Macon and surrounding areas: | |||
Thursday, September 13, 2012 - 10:00AM to 2:00PM | |||
Disability Connections - 170 College St., Macon, GA 31201''' | |||
Lunch will be provided | Lunch will be provided | ||
Click here to register online for the Macon Town Hall | Click here to register online for the Macon Town Hall | ||
Please help us spread the word by sharing this announcement! | '''Please help us spread the word by sharing this announcement!''' | ||
For more information contact Liz Persaud at Liz@gatfl.org | For more information contact Liz Persaud at Liz@gatfl.org | ||
===Locations have hosted successful Town Hall Meetings=== | |||
===Cobb County and surrounding areas: | |||
'''Cobb County and surrounding areas:''' | |||
Friday, August 10, 2012 - 10:00AM to 2:00PM | |||
KSU Continuing Education Center - Room 300, 1000 Chastain Rd. #3301, Kennesaw, GA 30144 | |||
'''Augusta and surrounding areas:''' | |||
Wednesday, August 15, 2012 - 9:00AM to 11:30AM | |||
Kroc Community Center - 1833 Broad St., Augusta, GA 30904 | |||
Revision as of 10:18, 29 August 2012
Tools to Independence: A Series of Town Hall Meetings
Each state has both an Independent Living program and an Assistive Technology Act Program. In the grand scheme of government funding, each program is "small potatoes," but in the day to day world of people with disabilities, lives are transformed and communities are improved because of programs like disABILITY LINK, Walton Options for Independent Living, Disability Connections, and Tools for Life, Georgia's Assistive Technology Act Program.
This year, these programs are joining forces to learn from you about what is working well and what else needs to be done. Please come prepared to think about the future and to be a part of making that future a reality!
Be sure to register for the event in your area so we can provide enough food and so you are able to fully participate!
Macon and surrounding areas: Thursday, September 13, 2012 - 10:00AM to 2:00PM Disability Connections - 170 College St., Macon, GA 31201 Lunch will be provided Click here to register online for the Macon Town Hall
Please help us spread the word by sharing this announcement!
For more information contact Liz Persaud at Liz@gatfl.org
Locations have hosted successful Town Hall Meetings
Cobb County and surrounding areas: Friday, August 10, 2012 - 10:00AM to 2:00PM KSU Continuing Education Center - Room 300, 1000 Chastain Rd. #3301, Kennesaw, GA 30144
Augusta and surrounding areas: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 - 9:00AM to 11:30AM Kroc Community Center - 1833 Broad St., Augusta, GA 30904