[NFB_of_Georgia] Fwd: 3 Items for you via Kay

Fri Feb 19 02:22:11 UTC 2021


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> From: "McGill, Kay" <Kay.McGill at gvs.ga.gov>
> Subject: 3 Items for you via Kay
> Date: February 17, 2021 at 10:53:33 AM EST
> To: "McGill, Kay" <Kay.McGill at gvs.ga.gov>
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> Contents:
> 1. Join Co-Age
> 2. Living with Low Vision: Insider Perspectives; Date:  February 18, 2021; Time (Eastern): 2-3:30PM ET 
> 3. Cultivating Resilience, Friday, February 19, 2021 - 3:00- 4:00 pm EST, Zoom Meeting (virtual)
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> 1. Join Co-Age
> The Coalition of Advocates for Georgia's Elderly (CO-AGE) was begun and is led by the Georgia Council on Aging.
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> Make 2021 a great year for seniors at the Georgia capitol!
> The 2021 legislature is now in session at the state capitol
> and lawmakers need to hear from older adults. 
> How can you double your CO-AGE impact??
> Invite a friend, neighbor, or family member to join CO-AGE!
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> Membership is free, signup is easy, and members enjoy extra perks.
> ·     Weekly electronic Senior Issues newsletter emailed to your inbox during the legislative session to keep up with what is happening at the capital.
> ·     Monthly newsletters in other months. A great way to keep up with what is happening at the capital.
> ·     Advocacy Alerts – easy to use email alerts you can send to your legislators at key times on issues you care about.
> ·     Senior Week at the Capitol – virtual event at Facebook Live, February 23.
> ·     Advocacy Training – online training for members throughout the year
> ·     CO-AGE meetings – forums for sharing priority concerns and networking events
> ·     Interactive CO-AGE brochures that you can share with legislators and friends
> ·     Optional paid membership – let your voice be heard to vote on legislative issues.
>  Act now! Forward this email with the link below to your friends and colleagues.
> Let us know who joined and we will thank you in the monthly newsletter!
> Help grow CO-AGE and strengthen our advocacy impact!
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> Join CO-AGE <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gcoa.org%2Fso%2FdeNUZokm7%2Fc%3Fw%3Dq8wu1SIzv_8l2X5-B_oXZCojRaz6AloEPXt9vmOuR6c.eyJ1IjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ2NvYS5vcmcvam9pbmNvYWdlIiwiciI6ImRhODZjZDRmLWQ5Y2MtNGE5NS05ODUxLTk0MDlhNDY5NjMzYSIsIm0iOiJtYWlsIiwiYyI6IjdjNzM4ZWYxLTA1NjYtNDU3Ny04Y2ExLTM1NTVlMWViMDlkOSJ9&data=04%7C01%7CKay.McGill%40gvs.ga.gov%7Cb0cb7e34522c47921e5e08d8d1d34fc7%7Ce54ad2e331314ed797e3e6e95d089c4e%7C0%7C0%7C637490053418435748%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=P3Rg2aEOQJdthlH2EwmVhhp1IGQKAcU9J5F05%2B1M5lQ%3D&reserved=0>
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> 2. Living with Low Vision: Insider Perspectives webinar; Date:  February 18, 2021; Time (Eastern): 2-3:30PM ET 
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> We are hosting a webinar about vision loss, coping and acceptance. We really want to reach as many people new to vision loss (and their families or professionals working with them) as possible to provide support and encouragement. To that end, I'd like to ask if you all can please share the following webinar information in your networks. Thank you in advance for your help promoting this resource.
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> Title of the Lesson/Activity:   Living with Low Vision: Insider Perspectives   
> Date:  February 18, 2021 
> Time (Eastern): 2-3:30PM ET 
> Duration:  90 minutes 
>  Description:  A panel of adults with low vision will share their experiences of living with loss at different times in their lives. Panelists will share how they coped with their diagnosis and adjusted to life with vision loss. Discussion topics include the steps panelists took to gain acceptance and learn to live independently again. To learn more visit www.aphconnectcenter.org/webinars <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aphconnectcenter.org%2Fwebinars&data=04%7C01%7CKay.McGill%40gvs.ga.gov%7C81f2868833a8438ec4b808d8d28f6da3%7Ce54ad2e331314ed797e3e6e95d089c4e%7C0%7C0%7C637490860759988759%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=Vcluz4H6OlrIPv8k8W33oczU99zzoIuFXVtQE64gaAk%3D&reserved=0> 
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> Melanie Peskoe, MPH 
> Digital Content and Engagement Specialist 
> APH ConnectCenter 
> Website: www.aphconnectcenter.org <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aphconnectcenter.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7CKay.McGill%40gvs.ga.gov%7C81f2868833a8438ec4b808d8d28f6da3%7Ce54ad2e331314ed797e3e6e95d089c4e%7C0%7C0%7C637490860759998716%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=HM16jxcbHSI6WZSMxakvBw1siq7Iyu7mgKCY9tI1Rbk%3D&reserved=0>  
> Facebook: FamilyConnect <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FFamilyConnect&data=04%7C01%7CKay.McGill%40gvs.ga.gov%7C81f2868833a8438ec4b808d8d28f6da3%7Ce54ad2e331314ed797e3e6e95d089c4e%7C0%7C0%7C637490860759998716%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=1jdhIH2uV12RXd%2BWDckWS6HNhslGwQ3VCnLGeUi6vpE%3D&reserved=0> | CareerConnect <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fccforjobseekers&data=04%7C01%7CKay.McGill%40gvs.ga.gov%7C81f2868833a8438ec4b808d8d28f6da3%7Ce54ad2e331314ed797e3e6e95d089c4e%7C0%7C0%7C637490860760008671%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=ln7hh7cF08%2F5ze3AFoWMCKQuV57FaaMQu1i2%2FMatVMc%3D&reserved=0> | VisionAware <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.visionaware.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7CKay.McGill%40gvs.ga.gov%7C81f2868833a8438ec4b808d8d28f6da3%7Ce54ad2e331314ed797e3e6e95d089c4e%7C0%7C0%7C637490860760008671%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=KNKNT7wMu%2FfmS0r%2FvaLJeUqZEMJiSz17TSzbFcgorTM%3D&reserved=0> 
> Twitter: www.twitter.com/aphconnect <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.twitter.com%2Faphconnect&data=04%7C01%7CKay.McGill%40gvs.ga.gov%7C81f2868833a8438ec4b808d8d28f6da3%7Ce54ad2e331314ed797e3e6e95d089c4e%7C0%7C0%7C637490860760008671%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=6TJupCs6md%2BvzvrDyTvxnsgL8I8INHGsUr%2FfTW2uoXo%3D&reserved=0>  
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> 3. Cultivating Resilience
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> Friday, February 19, 2021 - 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm EST
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> Zoom Meeting (virtual)
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> Register in advance for this meeting:
> https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZElc-6grjsiHNfmBdvvcV3mBwD_FzqPbLI0 <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Fmeeting%2Fregister%2FtZElc-6grjsiHNfmBdvvcV3mBwD_FzqPbLI0&data=04%7C01%7Ckay.mcgill%40gvs.ga.gov%7C9903f0ccf00343ebbf6108d8bcbbc33b%7Ce54ad2e331314ed797e3e6e95d089c4e%7C0%7C0%7C637466861928280825%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=4ivQLLw%2ByBPozIAnUhAx14NKYqnAu7C%2Fro4AqoXJpLo%3D&reserved=0>
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> After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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> Summary:
> This webinar will discuss resilience and how we can proactively cultivate it in our lives.  Becky will discuss ten healthy practices and answer your questions.
> Ten Practices to Cultivate Resilience <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oib-tac.org%2Ffiles%2Ften-practices-cultivate-resiliencedocx&data=04%7C01%7Ckay.mcgill%40gvs.ga.gov%7C9903f0ccf00343ebbf6108d8bcbbc33b%7Ce54ad2e331314ed797e3e6e95d089c4e%7C0%7C0%7C637466861928290781%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=5am2f2x6XhyTaKJ3H76pWrTuDoVmtn2Pm1CKMe%2FfkqY%3D&reserved=0>: Becky's 10 best practices to cultivate resilience
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> Becky Andrews is a licensed clinical mental health counselor and owner of Resilient Solutions, Inc, established in 2006.  She is the Clinical Director serving individuals, families, and communities throughout the country.
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> She is also an author of a memoir:  Look Up, Move Forward-My Journey of Losing Vision and Finding Resilience and Cultivating Resilience Workbook.
> Becky has a B.S and M.S from Utah State University further training at the University of Utah.  She is an EMDR Therapy Provider and a Fellow in Thanatology, a Positive Psychology life coach, and a certified Compassion Fatigue Trainer.
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> She is the president of the nonprofit Oasis Center for Hope (OCH), where the mission is to offer support, education, and empowerment to individuals, families, and communities experiencing a loss.  Through OCH, she has organized and facilitated ten retreats:  Daring to Own Your Story.
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> In her free time, Becky loves to run (she’s run nine marathons, including Boston twice and the NYC Marathon), tandem bike, hike, and travel.  At the time of COVID, Becky and her husband of 36 years, Steve, were fulfilling their bucket list of cycling across the country. They have two adult children, and their first grandbaby is due in January!  Becky is navigating life with her third guide dog, Georgie. 
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> Becky was most recently recognized as Utah State University’s Alumni of the Year.  Becky believes our success comes as we work together and as Helen Keller states:  Alone we can do little, together we can do so much. 
> You can purchase her books at Becky Andrews website <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beckyandrews.info%2F&data=04%7C01%7Ckay.mcgill%40gvs.ga.gov%7C9903f0ccf00343ebbf6108d8bcbbc33b%7Ce54ad2e331314ed797e3e6e95d089c4e%7C0%7C0%7C637466861928290781%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=dZN%2BlfI1LJbLbr1bPwf4yqQEFkN1dM2TyTuYXpM5VBA%3D&reserved=0>
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> You can find out more information about the retreats at Oasis Center for Hope <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oasiscenterforhope.com%2F&data=04%7C01%7Ckay.mcgill%40gvs.ga.gov%7C9903f0ccf00343ebbf6108d8bcbbc33b%7Ce54ad2e331314ed797e3e6e95d089c4e%7C0%7C0%7C637466861928300739%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=wUPr6WOK20%2BfHgKmSuAele1NKmlkmmm2%2BWZEHMTWmIA%3D&reserved=0>.
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> Simon Marcy 
> Web Designer I
> National Research & Training Center on Blindness & Low Vision
> Mississippi State University
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> Project Independence: Georgia Vision Program for Adults Age 55 and Over
> Kay McGill, M. A. Ed., CRC
> Program Manager
> Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
> Office: 404-780-6649
> Fax: 770- 414-2674 | Georgia Relay: 711
> 2082 East Exchange Place│Suite 120
> Tucker, GA 30084
> kay.mcgill at gvs.ga.gov <mailto:kay.mcgill at gvs.ga.gov>  https://gvs.georgia.gov/project-independence <https://gvs.georgia.gov/project-independence>