Peer Support & Community Connections
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Payment: Free
🧍 In-person, 💻 Virtual
BIAG maintains a list of support groups currently meeting virtually, in-person, including Peer/Buddy Programs offered by universities. Support Group information is subject to change. Locations and contact information for each group are located on the website.
⚑ In person and virtual support groups. Please see website for address details.
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Payment: Free
💻 Virtual
Vocal Point (formally the Georgia Radio Reading Service) gives free audio access to newspapers, magazines, books, community news, and events for people in Georgia who are blind, have low vision, or cannot read print due to disability.
⚑ 260 14th St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
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Payment: Free
💻 Virtual
The Georgia AUIAS is a service, enacted by the Georgia Legislature, that provides blind and print disabled citizens the opportunity to listen to newspapers and magazines by calling a toll-free number. NFB Newsline is a free information service for blind and print-disabled individuals offering audio access to more than 500 newspapers and magazines, plus television listings and other publications via phone, internet, or digital device. It helps subscribers stay informed about local, national, and world news.
⚑ 244 Washington St. SW, Atlanta, GA 30334
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Payment: Free
🧍 In-person, 💻 Virtual
The Georgia Library Service (GLS) for the Blind and Print Disabled provides free books and magazines in audio and braille formats for people who are blind or have physical disabilities that make reading print difficult. GLS also helps people learn how to use assistive technology so they can read, learn, and enjoy books more independently. They are both a walk-in library and distribution center, offering books and magazines throughout the state.
⚑ One Margaret Mitchell Square, First Floor, NW Atlanta, GA 30303
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