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Work Incentive Update – Find a Work Incentive Seminar near you

03/05/2010

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is hosting a series of free community events around the country for beneficiaries with disabilities and their families. These Work Incentive Seminar Events (WISE) are held by local organizations and can help people receiving Social Security disability benefits (SSDI or SSI) learn more about the Ticket to Work Program, connect with local training and employment resources, and explore opportunities to increase income. For more resources in your state go to Disability.gov’s homepage and select your state from the drop-down menu under “Information by State”.

URGENT

02/03/2010

The President’s 2011 budget proposes draconian changes to Independent Living Programs. Your help is urgently needed in contacting the White House, your senators and your representatives to let them know this is a BAD idea.Click here for details

Scholarship opportunity

01/11/2010

for undergraduates with a disability pursing college full-time. For details click here . Deadline March 1, 2010.

Attention College Students with Disabilities

12/18/2009

The American Association of People with Disabilities is accepting applications for the 2010 summer internship in Washington, DC. Deadline is January 8, 2010.Details

Public Hearings – Let your voice be heard!

12/18/2009

The State Rehabilitation Council and Statewide Independent Living Council will be holding public meetings in January to obtain input on the needs for vocational rehabilitation and independent living services for people with disabilities in Georgia. Please see attached for further details on how you can let your voice be heard. More info

Victory in Glynn County!

12/08/2009

The U.S. Justice Department has signed an agreement with Glynn County to ensure civic access to people with disabilities. Details

Call your Senator TODAY!

12/03/2009

Ask them to preserve The CLASS Provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Details

WANTED – Study Participants

12/03/2009

Cancer survivors who had functional limitations or disability before diagnosis.More Info

H1N1 Vaccines now available

11/18/2009

to Chatham County residents who are members of one of five groups. Click here for more info.

Health Care Reform forum

11/16/2009

in Savannah from 10am to 12pm on 11/21/09.