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Georgia Coalition for Emergency Preparedness for Individuals with Disabilities and Elderly Persons: Launched January 2008, Ready Georgia is a statewide campaign supported by the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) aimed at motivating Georgians to take action to prepare for a disaster. GEMA is the state agency that is responsible for emergency mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery and special events. This campaign provides a local dimension to a broader national campaign, titled Ready America, and focuses on educating citizens so that they are better prepared for disasters. The Georgia campaign is supported by the Georgia Department of Community Health – Division of Public Health, The Ad Council, The Home Depot and volunteer organizations and seeks to coordinate a cohesive statewide program and a call to action regarding emergency preparedness. For more information about the State ADA Coordinator’s Office, please call 404-657-7313 or visit their website at www.ada.georgia.gov .


Georgia Council of the Blind: The Georgia Council of the Blind is a non-profit consumer organization affiliated with the American Council of the Blind. We strive to elevate the social, economic, and cultural levels of the blind. For over 40 years, G C B has been working toward providing a forum for views of the blind, improving education and rehabilitation, and broadening vocational opportunities for the visually impaired. Peer support is an important part of G C B as it encourages and assists the blind in developing their abilities and potential to become independent and responsible citizens in their communities. Peer support is especially helpful for the newly blind who may be confused or bitter. G C B works hard to educate the public about the problems of blindness and the needs and capabilities of the blind. Cooperation with the public and private institutions and agencies for the blind is encouraged. G C B holds a convention each year at different locations throughout the state. This event offers timely and informative educational programs as well as recreational and social interaction with members and non-members from all over the state of Georgia. G C B activities and programs include: educational programs, legislative action, scholarships, peer support, technology, exhibits, news letters, social activities, and Braille. The Georgia Council for the Blind can be reached toll free at 1 (877)-667-6815 and their web address is www.georgiacounciloftheblind.org.


Healthy Vision 2010 Consortium: Healthy Vision 2010 represents the vision objectives in Healthy People 2010, the nation's public health agenda. It is the responsibility of the vision community to work together to advance eye health in our neighborhoods and communities and through State and National programs and policy. As leaders, we must work to ensure that information and resources are available to improve our Nation's visual health. This can be accomplished by becoming a more active participant in decisions affecting your own health or the health of your children or loved ones; by assuming a leadership role in promoting healthier behaviors in your neighborhood or community; or by using your influence and social stature to advocate for and implement policies and programs that can improve dramatically the visual health of dozens, hundreds, thousands, or even millions of people. For additional information about Healthy Vision 2010, please contact the NEI Healthy People 2010 Coordinator, Rosemary Janiszewski, M.S., CHES, National Eye Institute, 2020 Vision Place
Bethesda, MD 20892-3655, (301) 496-5248, rxj@nei.nih.gov. Check out the Healthy Vision 2010 website at www.healthyvision2010.nei.nih.gov.


International Association of Audio Information Systems: IAAIS is a volunteer-driven membership organization of services that turn text into speech for people who cannot see, hold or comprehend the printed word and who may be unable to access information due to a disability or health condition. Since its formation in 1977, IAAIS (formerly the Association of Radio Reading Services) has assisted, represented and set standards of good practice for audio information services worldwide. The organizational name was updated in 1999 to reflect the advent of new technologies for producing and delivering audio and an increased need for reading services throughout the world. IAAIS currently represents 140 services. Member services can be found throughout the United States and in Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and South Africa. Many IAAIS members in the United States are associated with public radio stations, colleges, universities or libraries. The website address is www.iaais.org and the IAAIS National Office can be reached toll free at (800) 280-5325.
Wireless RERC: The Wireless RERC promotes equitable access to and use of wireless technologies by people with disabilities and encourages adoption of universal design in future generations of wireless devices and applications through research, development, and training activities. You can contact the Wireless RERC at Wireless RERC, Crawford Research Institute, Shepherd Center, 2020 Peachtree Road, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30309-1465, Email: rerc@wirelessrerc.org, web: www.wirelessrerc.org, Office: (404) 367-1348, TTY/TDD: (404) 367-1347.




 

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