Braille Education

Blind and visually impaired students in Georgia do not have reliable access to Braille education. Assessments and Braille instruction are not required in individualized education programs (IEP). Students only receive instruction in Braille if an IEP team believes it is necessary. We are advocating for the Georgia Legislature to pass the "Blind Persons' Braille Literacy Rights and Education Act". This bill will require an evaluation of a blind or visually impaired student to determine such student's need for Braille instruction and require Braille instruction in the individualized education program as appropriate. We are committed to empowering students to develop strong literacy skills.

Access Providers

Georgia has a growing DeafBlind population, and our state does not have a sustainable support system to help them thrive. DeafBlind individuals are struggling to live and participate in their community safely and effectively because they face incredible challenges in navigating their environment. Georgia must alleviate this serious access issue by funding Access Provider (also referred to as Support Service Provider or Co-Navigator) services. This specially trained personnel convey environmental, verbal, and non-verbal information while working with DeafBlind individuals, so they can complete daily living and civic activities. We are partnering with several organizations to advance this legislation because, with the right support in place, DeafBlind individuals can live fulfilling lives.