Awareness

6th of May 2021

Community Resources Awareness- For Your Information!

Knowing and having access to resources in your community can be a crucial part of your independence journey. Community resources can provide support while refreshing and renewing abilities. Join us […]

Article tags: Awareness, CSRA, Disability Community, persons with disabilities, Walton Options

22nd of July 2020

Graphic. Image of an office desk, a computer screen, keyboard, and pens sit on a wooden desk. On the computer screen reads "Life skills & Gaining Preparedness Skills Training" A green bubble on the screen reads "Now Virtual."

Journey to Financial Independence – Job Search Training

Our job search learning session aims to help persons with disabilities prepare to explore employment opportunities and obtain employment skills. This training focuses on preparation, job search techniques, and provides […]

Article tags: Awareness, CSRA, Disability Advocacy, Disability Community, disability employment, disability training, employment, employment prep, employment preparedness, Equal Employment, Gaining Preparedness Skills, GPS

1st of September 2019

Blog post header with background image of a hurricane storm cloud from a distance. Over the image is a text box with dark red words: Emergency Preparations Hurricane Dorian

Emergency Preparations – Hurricane Dorian

While Hurricane Dorian is making its way towards the Atlantic Coast, Georgia and South Carolina residents need to look ahead to ensure their safety before the storm gets to us. […]

Article tags: Augusta, Awareness, CSRA, Disability Community, emergency prep, Georgia, hurricane, persons with disabiliti, preparedness

19th of July 2019

Image: Illustration of blue text reads: 29 Days of the ADA. Accessibility and Inclusion. A red star graphic separates the text. Below and above the text are paintbrush strokes in the colors red light blue and dark blue.

How can we make the world more accessible and inclusive?

As we approach the 29th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) it seems appropriate to revisit the purpose behind the ADA. The ADA works to ensure people with […]

Article tags: access, ADA, AMericans with Disabilities, Augusta, Awareness, Disability Community, Inclusion, independence

18th of March 2019

Community Town Hall Session

Are you a person with a disability or part of the disability community? Do you experience barriers to your independence? Would you like to add your voice to others from […]

Article tags: Augusta, Awareness, CSRA, Disability Community, disability rights, townhall, Walton Options

8th of January 2019

A series of tea light candles are arranged in the shape of a heart and are lit. over the center of them is a pink text banner with the text: Love Shouldn't Hurt

Love Shouldn’t Hurt

Love comes in many forms but so can abuse – physical & mental abuse, exploitation and neglect. There are resources available for persons with disabilities who are in abusive situations including domestic […]

Article tags: advocacy, Augusta, Awareness, CSRA, disability, Disability Advocacy, Disability Community, disability rights, independent living, Love Shouldn't Hurt, persons with disabilities

27th of September 2018

Photo: a white desk with white lamp sitting on the right corner with a potted plant in a white container. On the wall above the desk is a wooden clock with white numbers and hands. A light brown text box is over the photo on the left with text: Life Skills Training Fall 2018.

Identity Theft – 2018 Fall Life Skills Training

Do you have a desire to live more independent? Are you ready to breakout on your own? Let Walton Options assist you with daily living skills to make your goals […]

Article tags: Awareness, disability training, identity theft, independent life skills, independent life skills training, life skills, Life Skills Training

2nd of April 2018

Illustration: an old fashion blue, white and red pin badge with the word “Vote” in the center with three blue stars under the word. Blue text is next to the Badge - Are you prepared to make your voice heard? We can equip you with the right tools! Contact us today to find out more!

Voter Awareness Month this April!

For the month of April, we are raising Voter Awareness! Are you prepared to make your voice heard through the power of voting? We can equip you with the right […]

Article tags: advocacy, Awareness, disability vote, disability voting

12th of December 2017

Blue background in a text box with black text in the lower right. Text read Life Skills Training Winter 2018. In the top left corner there are black and white icons including a book, clock, key, house, briefcase, keyboard, puzzle piece, speech bubbles, house, and cog.

Identity Theft – Life Skills Training Winter Series

The goal of this class is to educate consumers on how to protect their identity. This class will teach consumers techniques and strategies to avoid identity theft, as well as […]

Article tags: Awareness, identity theft awareness, independent life skills training, independent living, Life Skills Training, persons with disabilities

26th of July 2017

President Bush signs the Americans with Disabilities Act on the South Lawn of the White House. Sharing the dais with the President and he signs the Act are (standing left to right): Rev. Harold Wilkie of Clairmont, California; Sandra Parrino, National Council on Disability; (seated left to right): Evan Kemp, Chairman, Equal Opportunity Commission; and Justin Dart, Presidential Commission on Employment of People with Disabilities

Happy Anniversary ADA

Today we mark the 27th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) being signed into law. On this day in 1990, President George Bush sat next to Justin Dart, Rev. […]

Article tags: ADA, Americans with Disbailities, Augusta, Awareness, Disability Advocacy, Disability Community, disability rights, independent living