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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Hello all,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>My apologies if you receive this message more than once. I just want to make sure info gets out to as many people as possible.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>These are people to contact if someone is having trouble accessing a shelter or center. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Everyone stay safe during the storm.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Best,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Greg<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> Dorothy Griffin [mailto:dgriffin@nfbga.org] <br><b>Sent:</b> Sunday, September 10, 2017 6:47 PM<br><b>To:</b> Greg Aikens <gaikens@nfbga.org>; Danny Housley <dannyhousley@gmail.com><br><b>Subject:</b> Fwd: Shelter Centers and Accessibility/Access to Services<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>This is 1 of 2 emails I am sending. Please pass on to President's, of chapters and divisions and any other blind people you know. Thanks<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>---------- Forwarded message ----------<br>From: <<a href="mailto:kingsworth@aol.com">kingsworth@aol.com</a>><br>Date: Sun, Sep 10, 2017 at 1:40 PM<br>Subject: Fwd: Shelter Centers and Accessibility/Access to Services<br>To: <a href="mailto:dgriffin@nfbga.org">dgriffin@nfbga.org</a><br><br><br><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Hi Dorothy, <o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Good to talk with you yesterday. Here is some helpful info. If you want to receive additional email information, contact <a href="mailto:Group.GeorgiaADA@gsfic.ga.gov" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:purple;background:white'>Group.GeorgiaADA@gsfic.ga.gov</span></a></span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;background:white'>.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Websites are <a href="http://www.ada.georgia.gov" target="_blank">http://www.ada.georgia.gov </a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>AND <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'><a href="https://ada.georgia.gov/emergency-preparedness" target="_blank">https://ada.georgia.gov/emergency-preparedness</a></span></i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>AND </span></i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="http://ready.ga.gov/make-a-plan/georgians-with-access-functional-needs/" target="_blank">http://ready.ga.gov/make-a-plan/georgians-with-access-functional-needs/</a></span></i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GeorgiaPrepare/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/GeorgiaPrepare/</a></span></i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><br><br>Please pass this information on to those who would benefit. <br><br>Take care and be safe. <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>ST<o:p></o:p></span></p><div><div id="m_7678010606888430249AOLMsgPart_2_605eed5a-6312-4786-bcf0-d81c4acd64bc"><div><div><div id="m_7678010606888430249aolmail_yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1505063798785_6910"><div id="m_7678010606888430249aolmail_yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1505063798785_6909"><div id="m_7678010606888430249aolmail_yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1505063798785_6908"><div id="m_7678010606888430249aolmail_yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1505063798785_6907"><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><br>----- Forwarded Message -----<br><b id="m_7678010606888430249aolmail_yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1505063798785_6982">From:</b> "Peace, Stacey" <<a href="mailto:stacey.peace@gsfic.ga.gov" target="_blank">stacey.peace@gsfic.ga.gov</a>><br><b id="m_7678010606888430249aolmail_yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1505063798785_6991">To:</b> <br><b>Sent:</b> Sunday, September 10, 2017 12:14 PM<br><b id="m_7678010606888430249aolmail_yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1505063798785_6997">Subject:</b> RE: Shelter Centers and Accessibility/Access to Services</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="m_7678010606888430249aolmail_yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1505063798785_6983"><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div id="m_7678010606888430249aolmail_yiv6530225962"><div id="m_7678010606888430249aolmail_yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1505063798785_6988"><div id="m_7678010606888430249aolmail_yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1505063798785_6987"><div id="m_7678010606888430249aolmail_yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1505063798785_6986"><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>FYI-An additional email address to reach our office is <a href="mailto:Group.GeorgiaADA@gsfic.ga.gov" target="_blank">Group.GeorgiaADA@gsfic.ga.gov</a>.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="m_7678010606888430249aolmail_yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1505063798785_6999"><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="m_7678010606888430249aolmail_yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1505063798785_7000"><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="m_7678010606888430249aolmail_yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1505063798785_7004"><div id="m_7678010606888430249aolmail_yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1505063798785_7032"><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Stacey Valrie Peace</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="m_7678010606888430249aolmail_yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1505063798785_7003"><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Assist. State ADA Coordinator</span></i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="m_7678010606888430249aolmail_yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1505063798785_7007"><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>State ADA Coordinator's Office</span></i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="m_7678010606888430249aolmail_yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1505063798785_7009"><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission</span></i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="m_7678010606888430249aolmail_yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1505063798785_7012"><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>270 Washington Street, 2nd Floor</span></i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="m_7678010606888430249aolmail_yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1505063798785_7016"><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Atlanta, Georgia 30334</span></i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="m_7678010606888430249aolmail_yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1505063798785_7019"><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Phone: <a href="tel:(404)%20463-5652" target="_blank">404.463.5652</a></span></i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="m_7678010606888430249aolmail_yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1505063798785_7029"><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Fax: <a href="tel:(404)%20463-5650" target="_blank">404.463.5650</a></span></i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="m_7678010606888430249aolmail_yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1505063798785_7021"><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>TTY: <a href="tel:(404)%20657-9933" target="_blank">404.657.9933</a></span></i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="m_7678010606888430249aolmail_yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1505063798785_7027"><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Website: <a href="http://ada.georgia.gov" target="_blank">ada.georgia.gov</a></span></i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><div id="m_7678010606888430249aolmail_yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1505063798785_7022"><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="m_7678010606888430249aolmail_yiv6530225962yqt86839"><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'> Peace, Stacey <br><b>Sent:</b> Sunday, September 10, 2017 12:02 PM<br><b>To:</b><br><b>Subject:</b> Shelter Centers and Accessibility/Access to Services</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Dear Colleagues,<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>If you encounter any reports regarding shelter centers and accessibility/access to services issues for individuals with disabilities and/or access and functional needs, please contact our office via email at <a href="mailto:gaada@gba.ga.gov" target="_blank">gaada@gba.ga.gov</a> or via phone at <a href="tel:(404)%20657-7313" target="_blank">404-657-7313</a> and we will assist to address the concerns and contact the appropriate personnel. We currently have approximately 5000 individuals living in shelter centers across the state of Georgia. This number will likely increase significantly when Hurricane Irma reaches Georgia. Please keep in mind that we are currently in a disaster response mode and that while shelters are being set up/staffed/populated there may temporary accessibility issues. However, any denial of service or denial of effective communication due to an individual’s disability should be taken seriously and addressed as quickly as possible.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Thank you, <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Stacey Valrie Peace</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Assist. State ADA Coordinator</span></i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>State ADA Coordinator's Office</span></i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission</span></i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>270 Washington Street, 2nd Floor</span></i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Atlanta, Georgia 30334</span></i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Phone: <a href="tel:(404)%20463-5652" target="_blank">404.463.5652</a></span></i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Fax: <a href="tel:(404)%20463-5650" target="_blank">404.463.5650</a></span></i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>TTY: <a href="tel:(404)%20657-9933" target="_blank">404.657.9933</a></span></i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'>Website: <a href="http://ada.georgia.gov" target="_blank">ada.georgia.gov</a></span></i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></div></div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><br><br clear=all><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal>-- <o:p></o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Dorothy Griffin - Secretary<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind of Georgia<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:dgriffin@nfbga.org" target="_blank">dgriffin@nfbga.org</a><o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div></div></div></body></html>