Access 2 Independence

04/06/2026

Join Access 2 Independence and our extended family for a fun-filled day at Synovus Ballpark as we cheer on the Columbus Clingstones vs. Pensacola Blue Wahoos and celebrate another successful year of providing services and education throughout the Chattahoochee Valley. Proceeds from ticket sales will support future events hosted by A2i and the R2i program. Tickets are $40 plus tax and include all you can eat food for 90 minutes. Enjoy the opportunity to connect with the A2i team and watch Director Kirk Holcombe throw out the ceremonial first pitch.

6/14/26 @ 1:05 PM - Access 2 Independence

03/18/2026

Join us as we support and celebrate the Chattahoochee Valley's autistic community! Since 2005, we have stood together with families and individuals living with autism, educators, students, politicians, community leaders, and businesses to promote autism acceptance and awareness of our neurodivergent friends and neighbors. Funds raised at the walk will go to support the local programs of the Autism Hope Center, all of which are provided for free. Registration for walkers and teams, sponsors, exhibitors, and volunteers https://www.givesignup.org/Race/GA/Columbus/2026Walk4Autismcolumbusga

03/11/2026

I'm supporting GiGi's Playhouse!

01/17/2026

10/23/2025

10/21/2025

Autism Hope Center is looking for runners! Let get out there and Light up the Valley! Medals to top placers!

09/11/2025

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09/09/2025

It is with great sorrow that I share our P2P Program Manager, Colleague and Dear Friend Dominic Parker passed away yesterday at his home. He was a great friend and advocate for the blind community. His tireless efforts and dedication to the disability community will be missed here and throughout the state. Services will be held Thursday September 18th at 2pm at the progressive Funeral Home located at 4235 St. Marys Rd. Columbus, GA 31907. Our offices will be closed that day so we all may say goodbye to our Friend.

08/31/2025

We are excited to announce that Stars and Strikes is making our Spirit Night a sensory experience for those with sensory sensitivities to enjoy. We invite everyone to come and join us on Monday, September 8th, for Spirit Night.

08/30/2025

A wonderful person, colleague and friend passed away yesterday. Shelly Simmons was the Executive Director of the Statewide Independent Living Council of Georgia. During her tenure, we saw substantial growth as I&R services for people with disabilities went Statewide and funds for home modifications and other services increased substantially. Her death will leave an irreplaceable void in the Independent Living Movement, but her life’s work in Independent Living left a strong Statewide Independent Living Council with increased staff poised to continue her work. All of us here at Access 2 Independence will miss her greatly.

07/29/2025

In honor of the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, we asked seven disability advocates to share what the ADA means to them—personally and politically. In this powerful video series, you'll hear reflections on progress, ongoing barriers, and the continued fight for equal access.

https://www.silcga.org/35th-anniversary-of-the-ada/

Hear personal and powerful reflections from:
Kirk Holcombe, Jensen Jennings, Christina Holtzclaw, Theo Braddy, Cheri Mitchell, Keri Gray, and Garrick Scott.

07/21/2025

Disability Day has a new location! On Friday July 25, from 12 to 5pm, the VFW on Victory Drive will have many disability related resources and delicious BBQ.