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=='''We want to Hear from You!'''==
=='''We want to Hear from You!'''==
Each state has both an Independent Living program and an Assistive Technology Act Program. In the grand scheme of government funding, each program is "small potatoes," but in the day to day world of people with disabilities, lives are transformed and communities are improved because of programs like [http://http://disabilitylink.org/wordpress/ disABILITY LINK], [http://www.waltonoptions.org/ Walton Options for Independent Living], [http://www.disabilityconnections.com/ Disability Connections], and Tools for Life, Georgia's Assistive Technology Act Program.
Tools for Life, in collaboration with the [http://www.silcga.org/ Georgia Statewide Independent Living Council], is hosting several Town Hall Meetings across the state. Each state has both an Independent Living program and an Assistive Technology Act Program. These programs are transforming the lives of people with disabilities! Communities are improved because of programs like [http://http://disabilitylink.org/wordpress/ disABILITY LINK], [http://www.waltonoptions.org/ Walton Options for Independent Living], [http://www.disabilityconnections.com/ Disability Connections], [http://www.lifecil.com/ LIFE] and [http://www.gatfl.org Tools for Life, Georgia's Assistive Technology Act Program.]
 
 
<center>[[File:Augusta_Listening_Tour_Participants_2012.jpeg|thumb|center|200px|Augusta Listening Tour Participants 2012]]</center>
 


This year, these programs are joining forces to learn from you about what is working well and what else needs to be done.  Please come prepared to think about the future and to be a part of making that future a reality!
This year, these programs are joining forces to learn from you about what is working well and what else needs to be done.  Please come prepared to think about the future and to be a part of making that future a reality!
 
'''Be sure to register for the event in your area so we can provide enough food and so you are able to fully participate!'''


==='''Let Your Voice Be Heard!'''===
[[File:Augusta_Listening_Tour_Participants_2012.jpeg|thumb|right|200px|Augusta Town Hall Participants 2012]]
'''Macon and surrounding areas:
* Thursday, September 13, 2012 - 10:00AM to 2:00PM
* Disability Connections - 170 College St., Macon, GA 31201'''
* Lunch will be provided


[http://silctflmacon.eventbrite.com/ Click here to register online for the Macon Town Hall]
===Let Your Voice Be Heard!===


'''Please help us spread the word by sharing this announcement!'''
'''Please help us spread the word by sharing this announcement!'''
'''Be sure to register for the event in your area so we can provide enough food and so you are able to fully participate!'''
   
   
For more information contact Liz Persaud at
For more information contact Liz Persaud at
[mailto:liz.persaud@gatfl.gatech.edu liz.persaud@gatfl.gatech.edu]<br />
[mailto:liz.persaud@gatfl.gatech.edu liz.persaud@gatfl.gatech.edu]<br />


===Locations of our previous successful Town Hall Meetings===
===Locations of our previous Town Hall Meetings===
 
'''Atlanta:'''
 
Thursday, June 29, 2012  - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
 
Manuel Maloof Auditorium - 1300 Commerce Drive, Decatur GA, 30030
 
'''Cobb:'''


'''Cobb County and surrounding areas:'''
Friday, August 10, 2012 - 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Friday, August 10, 2012 - 10:00AM to 2:00PM
KSU Continuing Education Center - Room 300, 1000 Chastain Rd. #3301, Kennesaw, GA 30144
KSU Continuing Education Center - Room 300, 1000 Chastain Rd. #3301, Kennesaw, GA 30144
   
   
'''Augusta and surrounding areas:'''
'''Augusta:'''
 
Wednesday, August 15, 2012 - 9:00AM to 11:30AM
Wednesday, August 15, 2012 - 9:00AM to 11:30AM
Kroc Community Center - 1833 Broad St., Augusta, GA 30904
Kroc Community Center - 1833 Broad St., Augusta, GA 30904


[[File:SILC%26TFLLogos.png|thumb|center|200px|Town Hall Meeting Partners 2012]]
'''Macon:'''
 
Thursday, September 13, 2012 - 10:00AM to 2:00PM
 
Disability Connections - 170 College St., Macon, GA 31201
 
'''Savannah:'''
 
Wednesday, April 3, 2013 - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
 
Trinity Lutheran Church - 12391 Mercy Blvd, Savannah, GA 31419

Revision as of 19:06, 4 April 2013

We want to Hear from You!

Tools for Life, in collaboration with the Georgia Statewide Independent Living Council, is hosting several Town Hall Meetings across the state. Each state has both an Independent Living program and an Assistive Technology Act Program. These programs are transforming the lives of people with disabilities! Communities are improved because of programs like disABILITY LINK, Walton Options for Independent Living, Disability Connections, LIFE and Tools for Life, Georgia's Assistive Technology Act Program.

This year, these programs are joining forces to learn from you about what is working well and what else needs to be done. Please come prepared to think about the future and to be a part of making that future a reality!

Augusta Town Hall Participants 2012

Let Your Voice Be Heard!

Please help us spread the word by sharing this announcement!

Be sure to register for the event in your area so we can provide enough food and so you are able to fully participate!

For more information contact Liz Persaud at liz.persaud@gatfl.gatech.edu

Locations of our previous Town Hall Meetings

Atlanta:

Thursday, June 29, 2012 - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Manuel Maloof Auditorium - 1300 Commerce Drive, Decatur GA, 30030

Cobb:

Friday, August 10, 2012 - 10:00AM to 2:00PM

KSU Continuing Education Center - Room 300, 1000 Chastain Rd. #3301, Kennesaw, GA 30144

Augusta:

Wednesday, August 15, 2012 - 9:00AM to 11:30AM

Kroc Community Center - 1833 Broad St., Augusta, GA 30904

Macon:

Thursday, September 13, 2012 - 10:00AM to 2:00PM

Disability Connections - 170 College St., Macon, GA 31201

Savannah:

Wednesday, April 3, 2013 - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Trinity Lutheran Church - 12391 Mercy Blvd, Savannah, GA 31419