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15th of June 2017

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Personal Growth Development – Summer Life Skills Training

Personal Growth or self-improvement refers to self-guided improvement—economically, intellectually, or emotionally—most frequently with a substantial psychological and or spiritual basis. The process of improving oneself through such activities as enhancing […]

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Independent Life Skills Training – Summer 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 […]

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14th of June 2017

Governor Deal announces launch of Georgia STABLE

Press Release from the Office of the Governor, June 14, 2017 Gov. Nathan Deal today announced the launch of Georgia STABLE, a tax-free savings program for eligible individuals with disabilities. […]

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31st of May 2017

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Calling All Potential 2017 MVP Community Award Nominees!

Today we are excited to announce that nominations for the 2017 MVP Community Awards are open to the public. That’s right! If you know a business, organization, government official, action […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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) […]

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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