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May 2012 Newsletter

Please attend a free class on how to use the new iPad/iTouch technology on Wednesday, May 23, from 10 am – 2 pm at the LIFE office, 5105 Paulsen St. – Suite 143-B. These handy devices are having a dramatic effect on improving quality of life for people with disabilities with their easy-to-use applications. Please contact Mark Swift at 912-920-2414 or email Mark at mswift@lifecil.com to reserve your seat for the workshop. A light lunch will be provided.

ADA Symposium – Builders, Architects, Employers

Are you ready for these changes? The updated 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design and Title II Regulations became FULLY EFFECTIVE on March 15, 2012. These updates, in conjunction with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act, directly affect ALL businesses, local governments, and covered employers. NOW is the time to get training on these newest standards and regulations, and learn how the changes affect YOU!

Visit HERE to learn more

Short Web Survey on ADA Transportation

Please take a short survey on ADA transportation prepared by the Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund (DREDF) and funded by the US Department of Transportation. The survey focuses on most important factors for riders with disabilities when deciding which transit mode to use. The goal is to develop strategies to improve bus and train systems for people with disabilities.

S.A.L.T. Council to hold Consumer College

Chatham County S.A.L.T. (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) will sponsor a daylong seminar on subjects such as fraud and scams against seniors, personal safety and crime prevention.

Event is free and includes continental breakfast and lunch

MUST register by April 20th.

Please CLICK HERE for more information.

Volunteers Needed for 1 day

CEMA needs volunteers with disabilities of any type to participate in a mock evacuation exercise on Monday, May 14th. If interested please call Susan at 920-2414 or contact by email.

Project Endeavor

Project Endeavor is a program of CSD, funded by a two year contract with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). This program focuses on providing deaf and hard of hearing Americans with access to broadband or high speed internet through discounted internet service plans and internet devices. Project Endeavor also provides an array of training materials and educational resources for deaf and hard of hearing people.

Tablets, Netbooks and Smart Phones offered at prices up to 50% below market. Special pricing also available for WiFi and High Speed Internet through a land-line.

For more information, including products and services available, qualification criteria and the application process visit: Project Endeavor.

Parents of children with disabilities

A significant legal victory has been won in Georgia benefiting children with disabilities in public schools. Please CLICK HERE for details.

Equal Pay for Equal Work Videos Sought

The National Federation for the Blind is seeking video testimonials from people with disabilities about the importance of receiving equal pay for equal work. Please see additional details by clicking here

Habitat for Humanity

Anyone who has ever dreamed of owning their own home is invited to apply for an opportunity through Habitat for Humanity.

Habitat Savannah is accepting applications from Chatham County residents now through Monday, December 5. Families must meet certain requirements to qualify.

Applications are can be picked up from a box located outside the Habitat Savannah office at 1106 East 70th Street or online at www.habitatsavannah.org/Apply.html.

Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. December 5.