Statewide Independent Living Council of Georgia, Inc.

09/22/2025

Shelly's life committed to advocacy will live on! Join us Thursday 9/25 to celebrate her contributions! Tickets available here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/stengthening-independent-living--2025

09/19/2025

Join us to celebrate Shelly's life and advocacy legacy next Thursday 9/25! Tickets available here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/stengthening-independent-living--2025

09/17/2025

More words of wisdom from Shelly Simmons. Join us for her tribute event and 30th Anniversary of SILCGA on 9/25: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/stengthening-independent-living--2025

09/15/2025

Shelly turned her own experience of independence into guidance for others. Her life was a testament to sharing what you learn so others can thrive. Join us for her tribute event and 30th Anniversary of SILCGA on 9/25: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/stengthening-independent-living--2025

09/13/2025

Shelly Simmons taught us that advocacy takes focus, patience, and heart. We carry her lessons forward. Join us for her tribute event on 9/25: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/stengthening-independent-living--2025

09/12/2025

For those of you that could not attend and were not able to watch the live stream, here is the link to the video of Shelly Simmons' beautiful memorial service.

Join us as we celebrate the life and legacy of Shelly Simmons, who touched the lives of so many with their kindness, love, and wisdom. This service is a time...

09/11/2025

All who knew and loved SILCGA Director Shelly Simmons are invited to join us in honoring her life, her joy, and her unwavering service to others.
Live stream available here: https://www.youtube.com//streams

09/04/2025

All who knew and loved Shelly are invited to join us in honoring her life, her joy, and her unwavering service to others.

Date & Time
Friday, September 12th at 11:00 AM

Location
Turner Chapel AME
492 North Marietta Pkwy NE
Marietta, Georgia 30060

Zoom information forthcoming

If you wish to send donations in Shelly’s memory, please send them to:
John and Loretta Simmons
4385 Parkhurst Street SW
Powder Springs, GA 30127

09/03/2025

Event Update: Our annual event taking place on Thursday, September 25 will be a tribute to the life and advocacy legacy of our beloved executive director Shelly Simmons as well as a celebration of SILCGA's 30th anniversary. We would love to see you there. Tickets available: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/stengthening-independent-living--2025

08/30/2025

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Shelly Simmons on August 29, 2025. Shelly served as our Executive Director from September 2017 to present. 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.

08/26/2025

In this episode of Accessibility Now, recorded live at the 2025 National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) Conference in Washington, D.C., we share conversations with disability advocates from across the United States. Each guest talks about the work they are doing in their communities to advance accessibility, equity, and independent living.

In this episode of Accessibility Now, recorded live at the 2025 National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) Conference in Washington, D.C., we share conver...

08/25/2025

Phoenix Station ribbon cutting, today -- Phoenix Station brings 244 units of high-quality housing to individuals and familiesearning up to 60% of the area median income.