Welcome
The Georgia Council of the Blind is a non-profit
consumer organization affiliated with the American
Council of the Blind. We strive to elevate the social, economic, and
cultural levels of the blind. For over 40 years, G C B has been working toward
providing a forum for views of the blind, improving education and
rehabilitation, and broadening vocational opportunities for the visually
impaired. Peer support is an important part of G C B as it encourages and
assists the blind in developing their abilities and potential to become
independent and responsible citizens in their communities. Peer support is
especially helpful for the newly blind who may be confused or bitter. G C B
works hard to educate the public about the problems of blindness and the needs
and capabilities of the blind. Cooperation with the public and private
institutions and agencies for the blind is encouraged. G C B holds a convention
each year at different locations throughout the state. This event offers timely
and informative educational programs as well as recreational and social
interaction with members and non-members from all over the state of Georgia. G
C B activities and programs include: educational programs, legislative action,
scholarships, peer support, technology, exhibits, news letters, social
activities,
and braille.
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Contact Information
Mailing Address
Georgia Council of the Blind
850 Gaines School Road
Athens, GA 30605
By Phone: 1 (877)-667-6815
Click here to send us an email.
Current Officers
President, Alice Ritchhart
President's Contact Information
Email: alice.ritchhart@comcast.net
Phone: (912) 996-4213
1st Vice President, William Holley
1st Vice President's Contact Information
Email: kermitholley@msn.com
Phone: 706-549-1020
2nd Vice President, Keith Morris
2ndVice President's Contact Information
Phone: 706- 595-1465
Treasurer, Jerrie Toney
Treasurer's Contact Information
Email: jmt2@bellsouth.net
Phone: 706-227-6142
Secretary, Robin Oliver
Secretary's Contact Information
Email: genuis43@yahoo.com
At-Large Representative , Debbie Williams
At-Large Representative's Contact Information
Email: williamsdebk@wmconnect.net
GCB Committees and Guidelines
For individual chapter information, click here.
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