Notices

** A SPECIAL NOTE FROM THE HELEN KELLER NATIONAL CENTER:

Do you know of any senior citizens who have vision and hearing loss who might be interested in a seminar at HKNC focused on their unique needs?

An 86 year old woman who has light perception and is severely hard of hearing came to HKNC back in November for four weeks of independent living training which included an audiological eval, O&M, clothing identification, kitchen safety, etc. It was a crash short term training homemaker course.
Due to the success of this course, the admissions committee has decided to offer it again.

If you know of anyone who might benefit from this type of short term training and willing to come, please contact
Susan Lascek
SE Regional Representative
Helen Keller National Center
1003 Virginia Avenue, Suite 104
Atlanta, Georgia 30354
404 766 9625 v
404 766 3447 TTY
404 766 2820 fax
slhknc4@aol.com

Columbus Council for the Blind Chapter president is Autherene Lee 706-563-6614.

Contact kamcgill@dhr.state.ga.us for the Blind Coalition Group meeting information.

Log on to vifga.org for an extensive list of resources in Georgia.

(if you would like to add a listing to vifga.org, please send your request to vifga@magnifiers.com.

Georgia Blind Adventurers:

The Georgia Blind Adventurers (GBA) is a social/recreational club. Its members include those with varying degrees of sight. Some of the club's activities may be strenuous and require a reasonable amount of physical stamina.
We also get together once a month for a dine-out at different restaurants throughout the Metro-Atlanta area. The dine-outs are usually held on the first Friday of each month, while the activities take place on the third Saturday of each month. However, these dates may vary depending on the weather, attendance, or other factors. There is an annual membership fee of $10.

If you'd like more information, contact Robin Walker (president) at: robindhood@earthlink.net

GEORGIA LOW VISION PEER SUPPORT GROUPS

- ALBANY -
Contact: Dorothy Abrams (229) 434-9496

- ATLANTA -

VA Decatur
Contact: Kendal Melin 800-224-4087

Diabetes Association of Atlanta
404-527-7150

Prevent Blindness Georgia
404-266-0071

Blind and Low Vision of North Georgia
770-432-7280 or 800-726-7406

Atlanta Center for the Visually Impaired
Contact: Nell Robinson (404)875-9011

Foundation Fighting Blindness
404-885-9048

Blinded Veterans Association Regional
Contact: Bob Willis (404) 294-5326

- ATHENS -

Library for the Blind;Talking Book Center
Contact: Page Burns (706) 613-3655

- AUGUSTA -

Augusta VA
Contact: Todd Turansky (706)733-0188, (800)836-5561

- COLUMBUS -
Contact: Robin Kelley, West GA. Eye Care (706)323-3491 ext.2

- DUBLIN -
Contact: Tina Baker-Ivey (478)275-8443

- EASTANOLLEE -
Contact: Sheila Rousey (706)886-1148

- GAINESVILLE -

Greater Hall County Chapter of the Visually Impaired
Contact: Joseph Weaver (770)967-8924

- MILLEDGEVILLE -
Contact: Milladene Grant (478)452-9214

- SAVANNAH -

Savannah Association for the Blind
Contact: Walt Simmons (912)236-4473

- VALDOSTA -
Contact: Stephanie Slocumb (229)563-1226 Mobile, (229)245-0964 Home

- NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PARENTS OF THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED -
1 - 800 - 562 - 6265

LOW VISION CLINICS

Low Vision Clinics are now offered in the following Georgia cities: Macon, Dublin, Columbus, Snellville, Dacula, Albany, Savannah, Tifton, Valdosta, Alpharetta, Gainesville, Bainbridge, Milledgeville, Rome, Waycross, Winder and in Hilton Head and Beauford, South Carolina. For more information or to schedule an appointment please contact Bill Layton at 1-800-423-6632 pin# 50 or E-Mail us at sales@magnifiers.com.

ANNOUNCING THE NEW VISUALLY IMPAIRED FOUNDATION OF GA, INC. IS COMPILING GEORGIA RESOURCES FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED. THEY NEED YOUR HELP!! PLEASE E-MAIL YOUR INFORMATION TO:

irishwisp@mindspring.com

vifga@magnifiers.com.

YOU CAN ALSO VISIT THEIR WEBSITE AT: