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Unlock the Doors to Real Communities Listening Tour- Bleckley

Unlock the Doors to Real Communities Listening Tour The Arc of Bleckley County Georgia, September 26th New Life Church of God 93.5 degrees hot! 30 attendees Transportation Referendum Straw Poll: 10 yes 1 No. This was the first of Unlock’s Listening tours, and a test drive of the new agenda;...

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Unlock The Doors To Real Communities Listening Tour- Lyons

Unlock The Doors To Real Communities Listening Tour - Lyons Every one of these events is different. The Listening Tour in Lyons was more like a kitchen table conversation. Four attendees and three of us, we put two tables together, got plates of roasted chicken, shepherd's pie, salad and...

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Gainesville Public Forum

Join us at the Public Forum in Gainesville October 13 , 2011 - From 5:30-7:00pm. Advocates, Neighbors, Public Officials and Community Leaders in Gainesville and the surrounding areas are welcome. Your presence and comments are appreciated. The Oaks at Lanier Charter Career Academy - 2719...

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The COMP and NOW Waiver Amendments

The following are the current drafts for the COMP waiver and the NOW waiver amendments as of August 22, 2011: The COMP Waiver Amendment The target group for the Comprehensive Supports Waiver Program includes individuals with intellectual disability and/or other related conditions who require...

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Neighborhood Summit Talks Transit

John Keys speaks on behalf of the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities and the Statewide Independent Living Council about the proposed mobility management program and the overall importance of the Transportation Investment Act for all communities. ...

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Unlock the Doors to Real Communities Listening Tour - Ocilla

Unlock the Doors to Real Communities Listening Tour - Ocilla
Sunnydale Service Center Ocilla Georgia, amidst cotton fields 33 in attendance Transportation Straw Poll: 16 YES 0 NO First, about the cotton. The Sunnydale Service center is surrounded by cotton fields in various stages of ripening and harvesting. The fields that have been cleaned have...

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Unlock the Doors to Real Communities Listening Tour- Macon

Unlock the Doors to Real Communities Listening Tour- Macon
Arc of Macon Again, a different type of gathering. An older couple who have a son who lives in his own apartment. A retired couple who have just received their license for a community living arrangement and want to support some individuals moving out of Atlanta Regional. A mom taking care of...

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Public Forum in Gainesville to Discuss Developmental Disabilities

Public Forum In Gainesville to Discuss Developmental Disabilities Thursday, October 13 Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities Seeks Input From Hall and Surrounding County Residents ATLANTA, GA (October 7, 2011) – On Thursday, October 13, residents from Hall, Forsyth, Barrow, Lumpkin,...

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