File your taxes yourself for FREE!

A new IRS program is available to help you e-File your taxes this year.

Why e-File? It’s free. You can get your refund in as little as 2 weeks. It’s easy!

Visit a participating tax assistance site – computers will be available and IRS-certified volunteers will be standing by to guide you through the process.

For more info, click HERE
To locate a participating tax assistance site, click HERE

ADA Symposium – Builders, Architects, Employers

Are you ready for these changes? The updated 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design and Title II Regulations become 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

CCAD to host Santa who signs!

Did you know that some of Santa’s elves are deaf? It’s true! And Santa learned ASL so he could communicate with them.

If more than 3 children who are deaf would like to sign with Santa, he will come all the way from the North Pole to meet with them. But children (or their parents), must notify CCAD by 12/13 that they plan to come or he won’t be able to make the trip.

Parents are asked to bring an appropriate child’s gift which Santa will later give out.

For more information,CLICK HERE to email CCAD.

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.

Assistance available

Are you stuck in your house because you don’t have a ramp? Do you have trouble getting your mail because the mailbox kiosk in your apartment complex isn’t accessible? Would grab bars help you get in and out of your tub safely?

LIFE has access to grant funding that may be able to assist you in obtaining an accessibility modification at your personal residence. Applicants must reside in our 11-county service area (Bryan, Bulloch, Camdem, Chatham, Effingham, Evans, Glynn, Liberty, McIntosh, Tattnall and Toombs

Maximum award amount is $1,800. Please CLICK HERE to print an application. The required contribution schedule is available by CLICKING HERE

Completed applications and required additional documentation can be faxed to: 912-920-0007 or mailed to:
LIFE
5105 Paulsen St., Suite 143-B
Savannah, GA 31405

For more information or to have an application mailed to you call us at 912-920-2414 or 1-800-948-4824 (toll free).

We’ve Moved!

Our new office is located in the Executive Court office complex at Paulsen St. between 67th St. and 68th St. Curb cuts from the parking lot, and our entrance, are around back. Stop by and see us!

New mailing and location address:

5105 Paulsen St., Suite 143-B
Savannah, GA 31405

We’re moving!

LIFE will be closed Wednesday, 10/26 and Thursday, 10/26 while we move our Savannah office. Our new location will be: 5105 Paulsen St., Suite 143-B.

Social Security Offices

Due to budget constraints, social security offices will begin closing at 3:30 pm as of August 15th. Please CLICK HEREfor more information.