Walton Options has partnered with the CSRA Area Agency on Aging to assist seniors with disabilities through Operation Independence. Operation Independence provides home modifications, durable medical equipment and small assistive technology to the elderly to assist them in living more independently in their own homes and not be forced into the choice of a nursing home or other institutional care.

The CSRA also hosts the regions Aging and Disability Resource Connection, providing information on other agencies that can assist the elderly and people with disabilities.

Georgia Department of Labor

Walton Options works with the Georgia DoL to provide independent living skills training to people with disabilities, as well as employment skills training for people whose independent living goals include becoming employed or returning to employment. In addition, through the Georgia Tools for Life program, Walton Options works with people who may be in need of assistive technology to enhance the quality of their lives. This technology could be as complex as a computerized communication device that can serve as a ‘voice’ for a person with verbal limitations; or as simple as a weighted eating utensil so that someone with limited hand control can more easily eat independently.

As a Center for Independent Living, Walton Options works closely with the Statewide Independent Living Councils in both Georgia and South Carolina to provide peer support, advocacy, information and referral and independent living skills training to persons with disabilities. If you are looking for information on a Center for Independent Living near you, you can find a national directory at the National Council for Independent Living (NCIL) website, or check out any of the above sites to learn more about what Centers for Independent Living in your area, and nationally, do to further the rights of persons with disabilities.