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Mental Health Focus Group
NWGA Center for Independent Living invites you to Mental Health Town Hall focus group. Everyone is invited. It will be held at Rome's Goodwill Career Center at 154 Hicks Dr SE, Rome Ga 30161. Food will be provided. We hope to see everyone there.
Happy World Down Syndrome Day
Fun Fact
March 21 marks World Down Syndrome Day, the holiday being on the 21st day of the third month to signify the triplication of the 21st chromosome, which is the cause of Down syndrome.
Mental Health Focus Group
NWGA Center for Independent Living invites you to Mental Health Town Hall focus group. Everyone is invited. It will be held at Rome's Goodwill Career Center at 154 Hicks Dr SE, Rome Ga 30161. Food will be provided. We hope to see everyone there.
About Jodi
Our Executive Director Christina Holtzclaw with the center's friend Jodi. Jodi is our center's giraffe who is working hard to create our children's lab and safari lobby area.
We hope everyone is having a great Monday!
# Braille Literacy
We CARE Veterans Fair
Veterans, Families, and Caregivers are all welcome.
This fair is hosted by the United Military Care. The fair will be at the Rome Civic Center on Thursday, May 18, 2023 from 8:30am until 4:00pm. There is no charge to attend or receive services.
For more information and to reserve a spot, please click the link below!
We-Care-Veterans-Fair-Rome-GA
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR
SILVER CREEK, GA RESIDENTS WITH
ZIP CODE OF 30173!!!!!
There is funding available (through a partnership between Georgia Power and the Department of Community Affairs) to help renters who live in the 30173 zip code of Silver Creek who have experienced a financial hardship since and during the Covid-19 Pandemic pay their Georgia Power Bill.
GEORGIA POWER CAN FAST-TRACK THE PAYMENT DIRECTLY TO APPROVED CUSTOMERS ADN HOLD THEIR ACCOUNT TO PREVENT SERVICE INTERRUPTION UNTIL PAYMENT IS APPLIED.
On Thursday, March 23 from 10am-6pm, Georgia Power will be at the Gilbreath Recreation Center in Lindale (110 Garden Ave., SE, Rome, GA 30147) to answer questions about the program and provide application support for those who need assistance.
Please show up with your photo identification, full lease/renter's agreement, most recent power bill and these 2 forms below:
State of GA Rental Assistance Program-Statement of Hardship-Tenant Attestation
State of GA Rental Assistance Program: Income Documentation Waiver Form
Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!
Here at Northwest Georgia Center for Independent Living we are so lucky to get to serve Northwest Georgia. We love our community and enjoy helping the community with the resources and services we are lucky to have. From us here at the Center to you, Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
With broken hearts - Judy Heumann just passed away. Sending love and prayers to the world, with gratitude for the love, life lessons, and empowerment she breathed into the disability rights movement around the world.
Image description: Judy Heumann on the cover of TIME Magazine.
Help Us Welcome Our New Team Member Gershwin.
Meet Gershwin / she is a Yellow Goldador from Southeastern Guide Dogs. Gershwin was trained with our Executive Director Christina Holtzclaw's needs in mind.
Christina went through an interview process where they evaluate her needs. From this they pair her with the guide dog that was trained within those needs. The Guide Dog that she matched perfectly with was Gershwin.
When Christina got down there, she and Gershwin bonded as they trained together and learned each other’s habits and schedules. After their great bonding they passed the tests and graduated from Southeastern Guide Dogs.
When Christina and Gershwin came home, we welcomed our new team member. We want to extend her welcome to the community, so join us as we welcome our new team member Gershwin.
The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) Needs Assessment Promotion Social Media
"About Campaign:
The GCDD is working with the Research and Evaluation Unit (REU) and the Institute on Human Development and Disability (IHDD) to conduct a statewide ecosystem assessment to understand the needs of people with disabilities and their families related to services and support across Georgia on two topics Transportation and Employment. The goal of this data and policy research is to identify gaps, barriers, and best practices related to these services."
-From the GCDD Needs Assessment Promotion Social Kit.pdf located below.
American Red Cross Emergency Preparedness App
The American Red Cross has rebuilt its all-inclusive, accessible Emergency App which provides alerts and preparedness information about various disasters. The app is available in both English and Spanish with a new and easy-to-find language toggle. Download the Free Red Cross Emergency app, search: "American Red Cross" in the app stores or click the links below.
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