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GIVE FOR SIGHT
Advocate
In addition to the programs and services Prevent Blindness Georgia provides,
ADVOCATING for vision related issues is a priority.
Awareness and education events are held yearly on the federal and state levels.
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View pictures and read more about past Eyes on Capitol Hill Events.
2009 ~ 2008
Jacob Seymour of Lawrenceville, accompanied by
his mother, Kristina Seymour, was one of three advocates who
represented Georgians
at the 2009 Eyes on Capitol Hill event
held in Washington DC.
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| Pomeroy Educates State Senators about Vision |
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During the 2009 legislative session, Prevent Blindness Georgia and the American Diabetes Association partnered to host a luncheon for the Senate Health and Human Services Committee. Jenny Pomeroy, CEO of Prevent Blindness Georgia, spoke to the committee members about PBGA's mission and work.
In addition, Pomeroy took the opportunity to advocate for the inclusion of school nurse funding in the state budget. Funds for this line item were facing budget cuts which, partially due to a vocal group of advocates, were not made. Pomeroy spoke about the role of the state's school nurses, many of whom have been trained to vision screen by Prevent Blindness Georgia. |
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State Representative Coach Williams was vision screened at the state capitol by Laurie Irby.
Prevent Blindness Georgia Familiarizes
Georgia Legislators with Vision Issues |
Prevent Blindness Georgia visited
the state capitol to provide free vision screenings for legislators, their staff members, and visitors to the capitol during the legislative session. The screenings were held in conjunction with a Legislative Breakfast and Briefing in which organizing members of the Georgia Vision Collaborative showcased their state-wide activities. Organizing members include Prevent Blindness Georgia, the Center for the Visually Impaired, the Georgia Eye Bank, and Blind and Low Vision Services of North Georgia. |
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