Housing is a Human Right! We need your feedback! Join us for a town hall focused on housing for people who have disabilities. Housing Town Hall with special guest Wendy Davis, Chair, Rome City’s Special Committee on Housing Wednesday, August 18th 2pm – 4pm Join via Zoom or phone Email Christina Holtzclaw at choltzclaw@nwgacil.org for … Continue reading
This Month: Spotlight Walker!
NWGA CIL is coming to Walker County! We’re inviting all people with disabilities, agencies, nursing home facilities, youth organizations, and other interested citizens to attend. Come hear how our services can assist you! Pizza will be provided! We will also discuss how our services can help those affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic. When: Wed. August … Continue reading
Happy 31st Birthday, ADA!
Today we celebrate the 31st anniversary of the Americans With Disabilites Act! The ADA was signed into law on July 26, 1990 by former President George H.W. Bush. It built upon the protections afforded by the previously-signed Civil Rights Act of 1964. It contains five Titles, that cover employment, public entities (including public transportation), public … Continue reading
COVID-19 Peer Call, 7/26/2021
Our Next COVID-19 Peer Support Call *Please be aware that the time for this has changed to 11am. We would like to thank all who joined us for our previous COVID-19 Peer Support call. Our next call will be Monday, July 26th at 11am. Come join us to share thoughts on how the COVID-19 pandemic … Continue reading
Access Collaborative, August 2021
You are cordially invited to the August meeting of The (Virtual) Access Collaborative For this session we will be hearing from Shannon Alley Rome City Coordinator, Java Joy Wednesday, August 4, 2021 2 p. m. – 4 p. m. Where: Online via Zoom. Please contact Christina Holtzclaw at choltzclaw@nwgacil.org or at 628-246-1825 for … Continue reading
July is Disability Pride Month!
The month of July holds a two dates that celebrate freedom, but many people only know about July 4th (Independence Day in the United States). There’s another date that signifies freedom and independence for people with disabilities in the US: July 26th, the anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act. But why stop at just … Continue reading
COVID-19 Peer Call, 7/12/2021
Our Next COVID-19 Peer Support Call *Please be aware that the time for this has changed to 11am. We would like to thank all who joined us for our previous COVID-19 Peer Support call. Our next call will be Monday, July 12th at 11am. Please note that we are skipping ahead a week due to … Continue reading
Coming in July: Spotlight Whitfield!
NWGA CIL is coming to Dalton! We’re inviting all people with disabilities, agencies, nursing home facilities, youth organizations, and other interested citizens to attend. Come hear how our services can assist you! Pizza will be provided! We will also discuss how our services can help those affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic. When: Thurs. July 29, … Continue reading
22nd Anniversary of the Olmstead Decision
—an essay from our Information & Referral Coordinator, Erna Dobbs The name comes from Tommy Olmstead. He was the Commissioner of the Department of Human Resources. He fought in defense of the case against Lois Curtis and later Elaine Wilson. Although both had cognitive disabilities, they were able to live on their own with very … Continue reading
The ADA Was Just the Beginning!
Every July, we celebrate the Americans with Disabilities Act, but accessibility doesn’t stop at ramps and widened doors. For inclusion to be realized, the next steps are user-friendliness and universal design. Come be a part of that design! Accessibility Town Hall Wednesday, July 21st 2pm – 4pm Join via Zoom or phone Guest Speaker: Greg … Continue reading
