NWGA CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING AIMS TO REACH ALL CORNERS OF ITS SERVICE AREA

The Northwest Georgia Center for Independent Living has been on the road throughout its 15-county service area in recent days.  The ultimate goal is to go beyond social media and other platforms to personally reach every single person that may be in need of the services that the center offers to those with disabilities, asserts Maia Santamaria, Executive Director, who adds that many of the people without access to the internet are the very people for whom the center’s services are intended.

The center is aimed at helping those of all ages with all types of disabilities to live independently.  Most of its staff members have disabilities. Core services include training, peer support and advocacy. Santamaria says that the Northwest Georgia Center for Independent Living is now in