Seniors Activities: Get involved
National Disabilities Justice Rally
THE GOTV for disabled folks in GA with very famous folks. 2 to 4 pm.
Expecting 500 folks, usa & international Dis/ Elder groups: 1200+ orgs nat/ local for voting rights, home & community based services/ waiver programs/ I home services & other rights: accessible affordable visit-able inclusive housing
Virtual & Live : October 17 2021 2 to 4 pm
Location: Near National Civil & Human Ridge Museum of GA
http://ndjr.org vm 229-262-3424 ( ASL & Voice Operators at any hour. Pls leave msg)
GA ADAPT won an international award
D30 for serving 500+ disabled folks i& 7 Native Tribes Elderly/ Disabled in rural areas:
Provided accessible rides for early votes, registration, help with absentee votes, food & drink, wheelchairs/ walkers, ASL (sign for Deaf, help with hard of hearing), Blind ( visually described voting process which is not accessible to Blind, DeafBlind,
Low Vision adaptgazan@gmail.com
678-358-9540 text preferred or vm 229-262-3424
Schedule rides N
GA Grassroot Connectors is disability & senior lead/ run ride and access system for cities in GA.
Stacey Rameriz (678) 313-3177 <staceyramirez1752@gmail.com>
Ask about CONNECTORS. in your area!.
Schedule Rides now!
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DPG Disability Caucus has monthly meetings with other often nonpartisan resources and discussions
Vinnie O, chair. 3rd Wen 7 pm Zoom
disabilitycaucus@georgiademocrat.org
Vinnie’s cell: 404-217-2253
all our meeting son Zoom/ other have automatic captions are on for mtg!.
*** If you need additional access like ASL or live CART (98% accuracy) or other access for this caucus,
contact Zan Thornton adaptgazan@gmail.com
229-262-3424
( I’m exofficio past chair)
Board of Elections & Registration Meeting
Mon, 08/09/2021 – 03:00 PM
Board Meetings are generally held on the second Monday of each month at 3:00pm. Meetings are held in the Commissioner Meeting Room at 100 Cherokee St., Marietta, GA 30060. Meetings that fall after elections are adjusted so that the Board can certify Election results within the legally required time frames. The Board also meets on Election Night to oversee tabulation. Election night meetings are held at the Elections Office and Prep Center.
100 Cherokee Street NE Marietta, GA 30060 2nd floor meeting room
COVID Vaccinations at the Mable House Complex at 5239 Floyd Road
Thu, 08/05/2021 – 08:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Thu, 08/12/2021 – 08:30 AM – 12:30 PM
- The Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be the only one administered. Only one vaccination is needed.
- Clients must be 18 years of age and over.
- We encourage you to make a reservation.
- However, walk-in clients will be accommodated as time and vaccine supply allow.
- Although Covid hospitalization and death numbers have been declining for some time, the Delta variant is an increasingly serious threat.
- If you haven’t been vaccinated, please take advantage of this opportunity
| Racial Demographics, 2018-2019 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Race | Cobb County School District (%) | Georgia K-12 students (%) |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Asian or Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.8 | 4.2 |
| Black | 30.8 | 36.6 |
| Hispanic | 22.2 | 16.1 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Two or More Races | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| White | 37.2 | 39.0 |