All day: Disability 4-1-1: Disability Etiquette Training at Fort Pulaski
All day
August 30, 2023
Private training.
Advocacy continues to be an integral part of LIFE’s programs and services. The ultimate goal of all advocacy efforts is to create an integrated society that is barrier free.
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We have all been there! Everyone could use a listening ear at times. Peer Supporters are people with disabilities who share similar experiences with others with disabilities.
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Individuals may apply for assistance obtaining a home modification or assistive technology. Consideration is given to applications for wheelchair ramps, bathroom modifications, CCTV’s or any modification or assistive technology that increases accessibility and independence.
LIFE would like to invite you to visit our new Assistive Technology Outreach Center (ATOC.) This is a hands-on learning center for assessment, demonstration, education, and training of assistive technology. .
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30August 30, 2023●(1 event) All day: Disability 4-1-1: Disability Etiquette Training at Fort Pulaski All day Private training. |
31August 31, 2023●(1 event) 1:00 pm: Social Club at 1:00PM JOIN US FOR SOME FUN AT LIFE's online SOCIAL CLUB MEETING * Wednesday - August 30th at 1:00. Please check back for location details as this might be an in-person event. Open to all people with disabilities in LIFE's service counties. Please contact Sabrina Floyd at 912-920-2414 with any questions. We hope to see you there! |
1September 1, 2023●(1 event) 4:00 pm: Neurodiversity is Beautiful Peer and Support group Neurodiversity Is Beautiful Social Peer Group meets every Friday beginning June 16th in person at LIFE, located at 4811 Waters Avenue in Savannah. Empowering neurodiverse adults and young adults to develop a local support network of peer support.
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4September 4, 2023●(1 event) All day: Closed for Labor Day All day LIFE offices will be closed all day in observance of Labor Day. |
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7September 7, 2023●(1 event) 1:00 pm: LIFE-Line Peer Support Virtual Chat Group 1:00PM on Zoom Please join us for a LIFE-Line Peer Support Virtual Chat Group on Thursday, September 7th and Thursday, September 14th at 1:00PM on Zoom. This meeting is open exclusively to LIFE consumers as a safe space to talk with other people with disabilities confidentially. No registration required. Please call the office for login information and any accessibility questions or concerns at (912) 920-2414. |
8September 8, 2023●(1 event) 4:00 pm: Neurodiversity is Beautiful Peer and Support group Neurodiversity Is Beautiful Social Peer Group meets every Friday beginning June 16th in person at LIFE, located at 4811 Waters Avenue in Savannah. Empowering neurodiverse adults and young adults to develop a local support network of peer support.
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13September 13, 2023●(1 event) 12:00 pm: Every Vote, Every Voice: Voter Registration & Education Day For Disability Voting Rights Week 2023, LIFE, Inc., is excited to host a special event dedicated to voter registration and education for individuals with disabilities and members of their households. 'Every Vote, Every Voice: Voter Registration & Education Day' is both a registration drive and voter education event, so even if you are already registered to vote, stop by and make sure you are prepared to vote, have a voting plan, learn about your rights as a voter with a disability as well as advocacy tools! When: Wednesday, September 13th, 2023, from 12:00PM to 4:00PM, drop in. Where: Living Independence for Everyone (LIFE), Inc. There are local elections coming up, and your participation and engagement are crucial to ensuring that every voice is heard, and every vote is counted. Walk-ins are welcome too! For other inquiries, please contact us at 912-920-2414.
This is a drop-in event where attendees will learn:
Jessica Mathis, Community Connector with Save My Vote GA and the RevUp Georgia Leadership Team will be joining us to help answer questions. We are working on getting a representative from the Chatham County Board of Elections to be present to address any questions or concerns that we are unable to address. Our event aims to empower voters with disabilities to vote with knowledge and confidence. To ensure that you have a personalized experience, we encourage you to RSVP at your earliest convenience. If you require any accommodations, such as ASL, to fully participate in the event, please let us know when you RSVP so that we can make the necessary arrangements. This event is a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow community members, learn about the democratic process, and contribute to shaping the future of our community and Nation. We look forward to your presence at this important event. |
14September 14, 2023●(1 event) 1:00 pm: LIFE-Line Peer Support Virtual Chat Group 1:00PM on Zoom Please join us for a LIFE-Line Peer Support Virtual Chat Group on Thursday, September 7th and Thursday, September 14th at 1:00PM on Zoom. This meeting is open exclusively to LIFE consumers as a safe space to talk with other people with disabilities confidentially. No registration required. Please call the office for login information and any accessibility questions or concerns at (912) 920-2414. |
15September 15, 2023●(1 event) 4:00 pm: Neurodiversity is Beautiful Peer and Support group Neurodiversity Is Beautiful Social Peer Group meets every Friday beginning June 16th in person at LIFE, located at 4811 Waters Avenue in Savannah. Empowering neurodiverse adults and young adults to develop a local support network of peer support.
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22September 22, 2023●(1 event) 4:00 pm: Neurodiversity is Beautiful Peer and Support group Neurodiversity Is Beautiful Social Peer Group meets every Friday beginning June 16th in person at LIFE, located at 4811 Waters Avenue in Savannah. Empowering neurodiverse adults and young adults to develop a local support network of peer support.
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27September 27, 2023●(1 event) 1:00 pm: Social Club at 1:00PM JOIN US FOR SOME FUN AT LIFE's online SOCIAL CLUB MEETING * Wednesday - September 27th at 1:00. Please check back for location details as this might be an in-person event. Open to all people with disabilities in LIFE's service counties. Please contact Sabrina Floyd at 912-920-2414 with any questions. We hope to see you there! |
28September 28, 2023●(1 event) 6:00 pm: LIFE September Board of Directors Meeting - online – The Board of Directors meetings are held the 4th Thursday of the month at 6:00pm and conclude by 7:30pm. The meetings are held via Zoom, please contact the office for login information. |
29September 29, 2023●(1 event) 4:00 pm: Neurodiversity Is Beautiful Social Peer Group Neurodiversity Is Beautiful Social Peer Group meets every Friday in person at LIFE, located at 4811 Waters Avenue in Savannah. Empowering neurodiverse adults and young adults to develop a local support network of peer support. |
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1October 1, 2023●●(3 events) All day: October is Emotional Wellness Month All day motional Wellness Month, observed all October, reminds us to disconnect and take a time out for our brain. How do you take care or your emotional wellness? All day: October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month All day Observed each October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) celebrates the contributions of America’s workers with disabilities past and present and showcases supportive, inclusive employment policies and practices that benefit employers and employees. ODEP has chosen "Advancing Access and Equity" as the theme for NDEAM 2023. If you have questions, or employment goals, please contact us at 912.920.2414.
12:00 pm: LIFE Resource Table at Savannah's Day of Peace Stop by and visit the LIFE table during Savannah's biggest celebration of peace at The Mediation Center of the Coastal Empire's Savannah Day of Peace on Sunday, October 1st from 12:00 - 4:00 at Daffin Park. |
Robert “Bob” Habas never gave up!
Bob was paralyzed for 35 years after an accidental injury. He was forced to live in a nursing home because there were no other options.
But he didn’t give up.
Bob fought the system and eventually transitioned to living independently in his own home. As the result of his lived experience, he was a founding member of a local group called Storytellers, which advocated for people who do not want to live in nursing homes.
He became a coordinator for LIFE, Inc. Until he passed away in September 2014, he worked to help other people with disabilities live the way they wanted to live. Bob was instrumental in providing first-hand knowledge on sidewalks, curb cuts, and bus transportation for wheelchair users. Today, LIFE, Inc. continues Bob’s work through our Nursing Home Transition program.
In recognition of his courage and determination, Bob’s family, and LIFE’s Board of Directors and Staff, along with Bob’s family, have started a campaign called the “Bob Habas Fund for Independence” to honor his legacy by helping LIFE’s consumers.
You can help make that happen by clicking on the Donate button below. The process is secure, quick and easy via PayPal.
Please follow the special instructions below to specify “Bob Habas Fund for Independence” for your donation.
Through your generosity, LIFE will continue to carry on Bob’s legacy of tireless devotion to others.
Thank you. – LIFE Board of Directors and Staff
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