PUBLIC NOTICE FOR SECTION 5310
Walton Options for Independent Living, Inc is applying for funding under the Section 5310 Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Transportation Program to meet the special needs of elderly […]
15th of July 2024
Gallery 523 – Art Advocacy, and Inclusion
Walton Options and the 523 Gallery are thrilled to share the success of our recent art exhibition, Art Advocacy, and Inclusion. Held on July 13, this event celebrated the talents […]
8th of July 2024
Walton Options for Independent Living Celebrates Disability Pride Month 2024
Every July, Disability Pride is publicly acknowledged and celebrated with gatherings, proclamations, parades, and events of all kinds. It is important to raise awareness, build community, and give a voice […]
27th of June 2024
Celebrating 25-Years of Olmstead Decision with The Caravan for Disability Freedom and Justice
Twenty-five years ago this month, the Supreme Court landmark decision Olmstead vs LC and EW was decided. The Olmstead Decision, as it is known, aims to end unnecessary segregation of […]
9th of March 2023
Hire Me GA Advocates Inclusive Hiring as Good for Business and the Community
[Augusta, GA] – It’s time to reimagine the workforce. Walton Options for Independent Living and Georgia Rehabilitation Institute (GRI) have come together to raise awareness about disability employment in the […]
6th of March 2023
Best of Georgia Award
We are excited to announce that we are a 2022 Best of Georgia regional winner in Georgia Business Journal’s annual readers’ poll. We were nominated earlier this year on the Best of Georgia website, along […]
25th of August 2022
Lucy C. Laney Museum Renovations & New Partnership
Lucy Craft Laney: The Woman & The Landmark Nestled between Laney-Walker Boulevard and Hopkins Street sits a small house that once belonged to one of Augusta’s most prominent citizens over […]
30th of July 2021
Disability Pride Month marked with Transportation Forum and Appreciation Delivery to Local Bus Drivers
AUGUSTA, GA — Today Walton Options for Independent Living wrapped up a month-long awareness celebration focused on Disability Pride with a virtual transportation forum, The Great Gathering, Phase II, and delivering […]
28th of April 2021
Groundbreaking Kicks off Construction of New Center for Disability Rights & Resources in Downtown Augusta
AUGUSTA, GA — Today Walton Options for Independent Living and Walton Foundation for Independence celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Center for Disability Rights and Resources in Downtown Augusta. Joined […]
19th of February 2021
Center for Disability Rights & Resources Announced for Downtown Augusta
AUGUSTA, GA — A new addition to the renovation and revitalization of the Downtown Augusta Area was announced today by Walton Options for Independent Living and Walton Foundation for Independence […]