Since 1994, Walton Options has provided services and resources to help people with all types of disabilities live independently within the community. As a private, non-profit, non-residential Center for Independent Living (CIL), we serve 16 counties in Georgia and 10 counties in South Carolina. Our Core Services include Information & Referral, Independent living Skills, Institutional Transition, Advocacy & Outreach and Peer Support. We are able to provide these services, information and resources through a variety of federal, state and community partners.
We believe all persons including those with disabilities, should be able to participate in their community. At Walton Options, we promote equality, inclusion and independence through Personal Choice, Personal Responsibility, Community Access, Education and Employment. Our goal is to help each person find and utilize the necessary, available resources on their personal journey to independence.
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In 1977, individuals with disabilities organized various protests to urge the signing of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The largest being at the San Francisco Federal Building in California. The 26-day sit-in led by individuals with disabilities received major support from the local LA chapter of the Black Panther Party.
This support along with their determination gained media attention which helped to force the government to sign and implement Section 504, marking a significant triumph for the disability rights movement.
#DisabilityHistory #independentliving #humanrights
#AltText: Image background is white with a teal rectangle on the left. Blue text at the top reads The 504 Sit-in of 1977. In the center is a black and white photo of some of the protest organizers being interviewed. Hale Zukas, Ron Washington, and Judy Heumann respond to a question at a press conference. Lynette Taylor provides American Sign Language interpretation.
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Get ready to bring your A-Game!🎮
Join us on May 9th for our next Adaptive Gaming Demo Day. You will get the chance to try out a variety of adaptive controllers, switches, and interfaces. Come and see how you can tailor your gaming experience!
Scan the QR code or click here to register: forms.gle/HcNzSCzUSTqnCT9C9
#AccessibleGaming #AdaptiveTech
Alttext: The image background is white with adaptive Xbox gaming controllers and headsets. a blue QR code is on the bottom left. Blue and yellow text reads; Walton Options Adaptive Gaming Demo day. Inviting all experience levels. April 11th, May 9th, June 6th, July 11th. Scan here to register.
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🎾Join us next weekend for competition and comradery as we celebrate the memory and legacy of Donald Shapiro at the Garden City Wheelchair Tennis Classic 2024!
The tournament will offer:
💰Prize Money to division winners
😃All letter divisions for Men and Women
The Entry fee is only $50 for both singles and doubles.
🥘 Lunch and Dinner are included with registration.
☎️For more information and discounted hotel information please contact: Our Adaptive Sports, Health & Leisure Coordinator- James Gordon Jr
706.724.6262 | jgordon@waltonoptions.org
#Alttext: Image is a flyer, at the top is a man in a wheelchair playing tennis.Text reads;Garden City Wheelchair Tennis Tournament in memory of Donald Shapiro.Friday, May 3rd - Sunday, May 5th, 2024 at Newman Tennis Center, Augusta, GA. Singles & Doubles, Novice Division, and
Juniors Welcome! Prize Money Awarded to Division Winners. All letter divisions for Men and Women's
(provided there are at least 4 players)! Entry fee is $50 for both singles and doubles
Lodging discounts by Home 2 Suites. Players can make hotel reservations by Calling 1-800-446-6677 Or book online by scanning the QR code. The group name is Garden City Wheelchair Tennis Tournament
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#happywellnesswednesday!
Connecting with nature can be a wonderful way to practice mindfulness and find peace within yourself. Whether it's fishing or simply spending time in a garden, nature has a way of grounding us and allowing us to be fully present in the moment.
#WellnessWednesday
#AltText: The background of the photo is a pond with forest around it. In the foreground is a man in a power chair fishing. He is wearing a green shirt and a tan hat. A white angled squared is in the bottom right. text inside it reads: Connect with Nature.
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