Gallery 523 – Art Advocacy, and Inclusion
Walton Options and the 523 Gallery are thrilled to share the success of our recent art exhibition, Art Advocacy, and Inclusion. Held on July 13, this event celebrated the talents […]
8th of July 2024
Walton Options for Independent Living Celebrates Disability Pride Month 2024
Every July, Disability Pride is publicly acknowledged and celebrated with gatherings, proclamations, parades, and events of all kinds. It is important to raise awareness, build community, and give a voice […]
27th of June 2024
Celebrating 25-Years of Olmstead Decision with The Caravan for Disability Freedom and Justice
Twenty-five years ago this month, the Supreme Court landmark decision Olmstead vs LC and EW was decided. The Olmstead Decision, as it is known, aims to end unnecessary segregation of […]
9th of March 2023
Hire Me GA Advocates Inclusive Hiring as Good for Business and the Community
[Augusta, GA] – It’s time to reimagine the workforce. Walton Options for Independent Living and Georgia Rehabilitation Institute (GRI) have come together to raise awareness about disability employment in the […]
6th of March 2023
Best of Georgia Award
We are excited to announce that we are a 2022 Best of Georgia regional winner in Georgia Business Journal’s annual readers’ poll. We were nominated earlier this year on the Best of Georgia website, along […]
25th of August 2022
Lucy C. Laney Museum Renovations & New Partnership
Lucy Craft Laney: The Woman & The Landmark Nestled between Laney-Walker Boulevard and Hopkins Street sits a small house that once belonged to one of Augusta’s most prominent citizens over […]
24th of November 2021
We challenge you to Boldly BE a part of Giving Tuesday!
On November 30th, we celebrate Giving Tuesday; a day when the entire country gets together to show support for nonprofits doing essential work. This year, Giving Tuesday is going to […]
7th of September 2021
SC HCBS Public Commentary Period
The Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) rule was created to provide a more outcome-oriented definition of home and community-based settings. It does not just look at the location, geography, or […]
30th of July 2021
Disability Pride Month marked with Transportation Forum and Appreciation Delivery to Local Bus Drivers
AUGUSTA, GA — Today Walton Options for Independent Living wrapped up a month-long awareness celebration focused on Disability Pride with a virtual transportation forum, The Great Gathering, Phase II, and delivering […]
26th of July 2021
Celebrating Americans With Disabilities Act: 31 Years Later
Today we are excited to celebrate the 31st Anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. On this day in 199, George H.W. Bush signed the Act into […]