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About 1 million Georgia children five to 11 to become eligible for COVID vaccine soon
by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder
Naomi Williams of Evans said the beginning of the pandemic...
Gov. Kemp Names 27 Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions
Georgia State Rehabilitation Council Aarti Sahgal is the founder of Synergies Work, a 501c3 that is committed to expanding business opportunities for people with disabilities. By providing mentorship, training, and ongoing support through their network of industry experts and volunteers, the...Jessica Winowich made her love of theatre into a career
Jessica Winowich studied theatre education at Columbus State University and lives with her dog Bogart. Winowich has worked in advocacy for people with disabilities as well as being a caregiver for her mom. Currently she is active in multiple community organizations. She has been an actor,...Entrepreneur Nandi Isaac shares how she turned her hobby into a business
Nandi Isaac is a disability advocate, Special Olympian and entrepreneur. Isaac's business Scan with Nan started with her membership in a camera club. With the help of her parents, she turned that hobby into a business. She’s been successful at restoring and digitally archiving customers...Georgia State Representative Katie Dempsey Honored with Legislative Award
The Georgia Inclusive Post-Secondary Education Consortium (GAIPSEC) awarded Georgia State Representative Katie Dempsey today with the 2020 Legislative Leadership Award for her leadership with the organization advocating for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Representative...
Georgia’s disability support staffing shortage now at ‘epic proportions’
Pandemic, low pay fuel hiring crunch
by Jill Nolin
As a nurse working...