Today marks the 26th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Celebrations of the signing of the ADA by President George H.W. Bush on July 26, 1990 are taking place across the nation. The ADA made clear that people with disabilities of all ages should experience equal opportunity, independent living, economic self-sufficiency, and full participation in all aspects…

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Newsletter July 2016

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Living Independence for Everyone (LIFE), Inc. is proud to announce and welcome Neil Ligon as the organization’s new Executive Director. He graduated cum laude from Tulane University law School in May of 2004 and practiced law for the better part of nine years. He joins the LIFE family after years of working and advocating alongside individuals living with a…

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If you did not make it to LIFE’s Savannah Banana Baseball Fundraiser, YOU MISSED OUT ! The game was completely sold out and, in spite of the sweltering heat, the stadium was packed with hard-core baseball fans and others who just wanted to have a good time. Congratulations to the Leonard family who won the 50/50 raffle! Many thanks…

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Click on the Savannah Bananas game in the events section for details and to purchase tickets!!!

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The Coastal Region Metropolitan Planning Organization (CORE MPO), the transportation planning agency for the Savannah urbanized area, is requesting the public to review and provide comments on proposed amendments to the FY 2015 – 2018 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The TIP is the short-term programming document that lists transportation improvement projects to receive funding in the next four years….

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Computers for the Blind (CFTB) has received a grant from Delta Gamma Foundation to provide 85 consumers with fully accessible desktop computers & monitors for $50. Consumers must send award letter showing that they are on SSI, not SSDI to be eligible. Previous grant recipients are not eligible.   For $10 a state agency or consumer can also obtain the license key to obtain Talking…

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