[Gopbc] FW: Shelter Centers and Accessibility/Access to Services

[gaikens at nfbga.org]

Hello all,

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.

 

These are people to contact if someone is having trouble accessing a shelter or center. 

 

Everyone stay safe during the storm.

 

Best,

Greg

 

 

From: Dorothy Griffin [mailto:dgriffin at nfbga.org] 
Sent: Sunday, September 10, 2017 6:47 PM
To: Greg Aikens <gaikens at nfbga.org>; Danny Housley <dannyhousley at gmail.com>
Subject: Fwd: Shelter Centers and Accessibility/Access to Services

 

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

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From: <kingsworth at aol.com <mailto:kingsworth at aol.com> >
Date: Sun, Sep 10, 2017 at 1:40 PM
Subject: Fwd: Shelter Centers and Accessibility/Access to Services
To: dgriffin at nfbga.org <mailto:dgriffin at nfbga.org> 


Hi Dorothy,  

 

Good to talk with you yesterday.  Here is some helpful info.  If you want to receive additional email information, contact  <mailto:Group.GeorgiaADA at gsfic.ga.gov> Group.GeorgiaADA at gsfic.ga.gov.

 

Websites are http://www.ada.georgia.gov  <http://www.ada.georgia.gov> 

 

AND 

 

https://ada.georgia.gov/emergency-preparedness

 

AND 

 

http://ready.ga.gov/make-a-plan/georgians-with-access-functional-needs/

 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeorgiaPrepare/

Please pass this information on to those who would benefit.  

Take care and be safe.  

 

ST


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From: "Peace, Stacey" <stacey.peace at gsfic.ga.gov <mailto:stacey.peace at gsfic.ga.gov> >
To: 
Sent: Sunday, September 10, 2017 12:14 PM
Subject: RE: Shelter Centers and Accessibility/Access to Services

 

FYI-An additional email address to reach our office is Group.GeorgiaADA at gsfic.ga.gov <mailto:Group.GeorgiaADA at gsfic.ga.gov> .

 

 

Stacey Valrie Peace

Assist. State ADA Coordinator

State ADA Coordinator's Office

Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission

270 Washington Street, 2nd Floor

Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Phone: 404.463.5652 <tel:(404)%20463-5652> 

Fax: 404.463.5650 <tel:(404)%20463-5650> 

TTY: 404.657.9933 <tel:(404)%20657-9933> 

Website: ada.georgia.gov <http://ada.georgia.gov> 

 

From: Peace, Stacey 
Sent: Sunday, September 10, 2017 12:02 PM
To:
Subject: Shelter Centers and Accessibility/Access to Services

 

Dear Colleagues,

 

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  gaada at gba.ga.gov <mailto:gaada at gba.ga.gov>  or via phone at 404-657-7313 <tel:(404)%20657-7313>  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.

 

Thank you,  

 

Stacey Valrie Peace

Assist. State ADA Coordinator

State ADA Coordinator's Office

Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission

270 Washington Street, 2nd Floor

Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Phone: 404.463.5652 <tel:(404)%20463-5652> 

Fax: 404.463.5650 <tel:(404)%20463-5650> 

TTY: 404.657.9933 <tel:(404)%20657-9933> 

Website: ada.georgia.gov <http://ada.georgia.gov> 

 

 





 

-- 

Dorothy Griffin - Secretary

National Federation of the Blind of Georgia

dgriffin at nfbga.org <mailto:dgriffin at nfbga.org> 

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