With the onset of the global pandemic that impacted everyone around the world, the disability community and the services and supports that individuals received daily was greatly impacted.
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COVID-19 Update
Since the start of the pandemic, COVID-19 has claimed the lives of more than 41,000 Georgians. While many have largely returned to pre-pandemic activities, it is important to remember that there are still thousands of new cases in Georgia every
Inclusively Uses Technology to Build Diverse Workforce with Inclusive Accommodations
Inclusively is a workforce inclusion platform connecting job seekers with employers who are committed to attracting and retaining previously hidden talent. “Diverse organizations lead their peers across multiple business indicators including 22% lower turnover rates, 28% higher revenue, and 39%
Organizations Employing Georgia IPSE Students & Graduates
A partial list of organizations employing Georgia IPSE students and graduates as of August 2022 A Alumni Cookie Dough (Athens) Advanced Auto Advanced Metals Components (Swainsboro) AMC North DeKalb (Decatur) Ansley Golf Course (Atlanta) Athens Leisure Services (Athens) Atlanta History
Disability: IN Greater Atlanta is Looking for an Executive Director
Position: Executive Director Status: Volunteer Board Member Hours: About 10/week If you have a heart for diversity and inclusion and desire to help move the Greater Atlanta business market to be more disability-friendly and inclusive, this role is a great
COVID-19 Guidelines and Vaccination Update
The COVID-19 vaccination has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for children ages 6 months to 5 years old. It is recommended that children five years and older
Inclusive Summer Camps in Georgia
Camp Barney Medintz Overnight • School age Cleveland, GA 30528 706-865-2715 www.campbarney.org Camp Hollywood Day Camp • Ages 5-29 Lawrenceville, GA 30043 770-234-9111 www.veryspecialcamps.com/summer-camps Camp Southern Ground Overnight • Ages 7-17 Fayetteville, GA 30215 678-561-9600 www.campsouthernground.org Faces Camp Overnight •
Communicating with People First
People First Language (PFL) is a way of communicating that reflects knowledge and respect for people with disabilities by choosing words that recognize the person first and foremost as the primary reference and not his or her disability Geared towards