SILCGA warmly welcomes Victor McRae as our new Housing Policy Coordinator. Victor is a committed professional who brings a unique perspective to his role, being visually impaired with Stargardt’s disease, a form of juvenile macular degeneration. He graduated from Georgia Southern University with degrees in Business Administration, focusing on Management and Marketing. His professional journey includes impactful work at Verida as a Travel Trainer, where he assisted people with disabilities in using public transportation for their medical appointments.

In his role at SILCGA, Victor will focus on understanding and addressing the challenges in fair housing faced by individuals with disabilities. He will engage with organizations and individuals to identify gaps in housing policy and public awareness. Victor’s commitment extends to advocating for changes alongside policymakers and housing development groups, aiming to bridge legislative frameworks with the real housing needs of the disabled community.

Victor steps into his role at SILCGA ready to apply his unique insights as an individual living with Stargardt’s disease, along with his professional background, to enhance fair housing initiatives for those with disabilities. He is set to identify and address critical challenges in housing policy, drawing upon his experiences and strong communication skills. By collaborating with a network of stakeholders, Victor aims to advocate for and contribute to policy improvements, ensuring accessible and equitable housing solutions.

We are super excited to announce that our website for the Statewide Independent Council of Georgia is now in Spanish! YAY!!! Simply click on the icon that says Spanish with the Spanish flag in the top right corner. Please share this information with everyone you know because you never know who may be in need! Thank you and happy advocating!

¡Estamos muy emocionados de anunciar que nuestro sitio web de Consejo Estatal Independiente de Georgia ahora esta’ en Espanol! ¡¡HURRA!! Simplemente haz clic en el icono que dice Spanish con la bandera de España en la esquina superior derecha. ¡Por favor, comparta esta informacion con todos sus conocidos porque nunca se sabe quien puede estar necesitado! ¡Gracias y feliz abogando!

For many of our episodes of Accessibility Now, we’ve consulted the expertise of SILCGA’s Executive Director Shelly Simmons. Finally, we’ve spoken with Shelly about her own story — from California to Georgia, from TV commercial production to disability advocacy.