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15th of May 2017

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SC Legislation to Protect the Rights of Parents with Disabilities – PASSED!

We are very excited to share the news that South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has signed House Bill 3538 – the “Persons with Disabilities Right to Parent Act”. Our sister […]

Article tags: ADA, advocacy, Awareness, Disability Advocacy, Disability Community, disability rights, independent living, parent rights, persons with disabilities, South Carolina

ADA Live! Ep 45: Think College – Inclusive Higher Education

Mark Your Calendars for ADA Live! Episode 45: Think College: Inclusive Higher Education for People with Intellectual Disability Wednesday – June 7, 2017 1:00 – 1:30 PM (Eastern) and 12:00 […]

Article tags: ADA, ADA Live, Americans with Disbailities, Disability Advocacy, Disability Community, disability rights, education, higher education, independent living, persons with disabilities

3rd of May 2017

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Talking Jobs with Employers – GPS Training

Talking Jobs with Employers, Monday, June 12 – Thursday June 15, 2017 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Consumers will learn about the proper interview techniques and some of the common mistakes […]

Article tags: Augusta, CSRA, disability, Disability Community, disability training, Equal Employment, Gaining Preparedness Skills, Georgia, GPS, independent living, independent living skills, life skills, preparedness, skills training, training for people with disabilities

Communicating the Right Stuff – GPS Training

Communicating the Right Stuff, Monday, June 5 – Thursday June 8, 2017 10:30 – 12:00 Consumers will be exposed to communication strategies to learn effective basic fundamental business communication skills to […]

Article tags: Augusta, CSRA, disability, Disability Community, disability training, Equal Employment, Gaining Preparedness Skills, Georgia, GPS, independent living, Independent Living Classes, independent living skills, life skills, preparedness, skills training, training for people with disabilities

Orientation – Get You to Work (GPS Training)

Are you ready for employment? Are you looking for confidence and the knowledge to apply for a new position? Do you want confidence in the workplace? Gaining Preparedness Skills (GPS) […]

Article tags: Augusta, CSRA, disability, Disability Advocacy, Disability Community, disability georgia south carolina top services, disability training, Gaining Preparedness Skills, GPS, independent living, life skills, skills training, training for people with disabilities

27th of March 2017

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Independent Life Skills Training – Spring Series 2017

Do you want to work on your independence? Do you want to take control of the direction you want to go to live independently? Are you interested in learning life […]

Article tags: Augusta, Awareness, CSRA, disability, Disability Advocacy, Disability Community, disability training, Equal Employment, Gaining Preparedness Skills, Georgia, GPS, independent living, Independent Living Classes, independent living skills, life skills, skills training, training for people with disabilities

14th of March 2017

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I’m Sweet – Peer Support Group Meeting

I’m Sweet is a Diabetic/Pre-Diabetic Support Group that meets in our Low Country Office. It is designed to create an upbeat atmosphere for individuals with diabetes or pre-diabetic conditions and […]

Article tags: Diabetic, Diabetic Support, Disability Community, I'm Sweet, independent living, Peer Support, Peer Support Group, Pre-Diabetic, Pre-diabetic Support, SC, South Carolina, Walterboro, Walton Options

Transportation – Life Skills Training

Consumers who participate in our Transportation Class will learn the tools needed to gain independent transportation. The goal of this training is to bring awareness to the different types of […]

Article tags: CSRA, disability, Disability Advocacy, Disability Community, disability rights, disability training, independent living, Independent Living Classes, independent living skills, life skills, skills training, training for people with disabilities, transportation

Personal Assistance – Life Skills Training

Personal Assistant Training (I’m the Boss) is basic life skills training offered to individuals with disabilities who wants to gain, maintain and sustain their level of Independence through consumer-driven approach […]

Article tags: disability, Disability Advocacy, Disability Community, disability training, independent living, Independent Living Classes, independent living skills, life skills, personal assistance, personal assistant, skills training, training for people with disabilities

Community Resources – Life Skills Training

This class teaches consumers about the different resources out in the community that can be utilized for various services.

Article tags: Augusta, community, community resources, Disability Community, disability training, independent living, Independent Living Classes, independent living skills, life skills, skills training, training for people with disabilities