From right - Paul Stewart of Paralyzed Veterans of America, Augusta Commissioner Francine Scott, Agricultural Commissioner Gary Black and Rep. Henry "Wayne" Howard at the "Assistance at the Pump" event on Aug. 19.by Byby Abraham Kenmore
Thursday morning at the Circle K gas station at Lumpkin...
The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities will host a Family Advocacy Lunch and Learn on Tuesday, August 17 at 12:00pm-12:45pm via Zoom. This Lunch and Learn is geared toward family members of individuals with disabilities, professionals who work in the disability field, and community...
"Outside the Lines" is on view at The High's Piazza Activation area through Nov. 28. Credit Jonathan HillyerArchitect, designer, and scholar Bryony Roberts calls the design “a social practice.” An advocate for the neurodiverse and the disabled, she’s responsible for the colorful installation...
By Zachary Hansen
Several nonprofits are partnering to help Georgians with disabilities share their stories and highlight the importance of community for an often underserved group.
The 2021 iteration of The Storytelling Project, which is called Treasure Maps: The Georgia...
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 appreciation gifts to local area bus operators.
The Great Gathering Forum brought together...
As Ricardo Aranda crossed his wheelchair across the finish line of the Peachtree Road Races, he couldn't believe what his family was shouting.
"Good job Bud. You won! And broken a course record!" his parents exclaimed.
The Mableton resident had just completed the race faster than...
Attendees watch the “Treasure Maps” documentary at the first of two showings on July 7, 2021 inside of Terrapin Beer Co. in Athens, Georgia. Treasure Maps: The Georgia Storytelling Roadshow 2021 features a documentary showcasing the stories of ten adults with developmental disabilities from...
An episode of City Lights on WABE RadioSenior Producer Kim Drobes speaks with LaTonya Harris, a Roadshow volunteer and mother of one of the featured storytellers, and Shannon Turner, founder and creative director of Story Muse. The show’s events consist of a collection of short films that...