Organizations Filed Purposes:
Assist individuals who are blind or visually impaired. The mission of Vision Rehabilitation Services of Georgia,Inc.(VRS) is to teach individuals of all ages living with blindness, low vision, or vision impairments that cannot be corrected how to use tools and techniques to function independently in all personal, social, and professional environments. We provide individuals with the skills they need to return to the workforce, provide volunteer hours, and be productive members of their communities and society as a whole.
Assist individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
Employment and Training - VRS's Job Readiness program works with individuals suffering from a visual impairment who are entering the world of work for the first time or those considering how to re-enter the workplace after suffering a visual impairment. VRS works with the Georgia Department of Vocational Rehabilitation Services in indentifying employment opportunities then providing various tools and strategies needed for a job that's been identified by or for the person with low vision and/or blindness. Lastly, VRS employs individuals working in a federal agency who are providing customer service, contract reviews and data entry services.
Orientation and Mobility - The primary objective of this program is for specially trained O&M instructors to guide clients through evaluating their travel needs, challenges, and exploring appropriate tools and strategies. Individual training programs are designed for each client which will allow them to travel safely and independently in all environments be it home, working, shopping, leisure activities, etc. Lastly, home assessments for safety are completed and instructors provide guidance in fall prevention strategies and activities.
Computer Training - This program provides access technology training which allows those with vision loss to be productive and efficient by using the most current technologies. This may include screen reading software, screen magnification software, downloadable applications, hand held devices such as iPads, tablets, smartphones as well as many other electronics that include artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Through training clients learn to use the voice over commands and many other accessibility features of the devices and software available. The training is provided either on a 1 to 1 basis or in small group setting at the agency or in satellite locations within the 34 county service area. The goal is to incorporate technology into daily living and work activities.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Katherine Eller | Executive Director | 40 | $48,088 |
| Virginia Allen | Board Member | 1.25 | $0 |
| Brett Blair | Board Member | 1.25 | $0 |
| Meredith Parrish | Board Member | 1.25 | $0 |
| Marcus Turner | Board Member | 1.25 | $0 |
| Dr Dan Tulman | Board Member | 1.25 | $0 |
| Jeffery Smith | Board Member | 1.25 | $0 |
| Patrick Mcelya | Treasurer | 1.25 | $0 |
| Angela Flowers | Board Member | 1.25 | $0 |
| Elaine Davis | Secretary | 0.35 | $0 |
| Bob Carreker | Chair | 1.25 | $0 |
| Katherine Brooks | Past Chair | 1.25 | $0 |
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