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ore than 20 years ago, Walton Rehabilitation Health System asked: What happens to people with disabilities after acute and rehabilitative care? Where do they live? How do they work? What is their quality of life like? Thanks to the tireless support of staff, volunteers and donors, we answered this vital need in our community. Today, Walton Foundation for Independence continues to provide unique programs and affordable, accessible housing for those with disabilities in the CSRA (via Walton Community Services). Now inde-pendently operated, Walton Foun-dation has made a commitment to bring those with physical challenges closer to independence and a meaningful life with family, friends and communities.

1988:Walton Rehabilitation Health System opens. Today, Walton Rehabilitation Hospital is owned by HealthSouth, but the hospital’s long history made Walton Foundation for Independence and Walton Community Services what it is today.

1996:Walton Community Services is founded. From this single community, comprising three accessible 2-bedroom units, WCS has grown to 15 independent garden apartment communities throughout Augusta, Thomson, North Augusta and Harlem, providing homes for hundreds of persons with disabilities and their families in the CSRA.

1998:Walton Foundation for Independence is founded. Today, the foundation continues to inspire donors to support the work of Walton Community Services and Walton Options for Independent Living—who’s work readiness programs and adaptive equipment to help those with all types of disabilities reach independence. The foundation also offers its own programs, including adaptive sports such as wheel-chair tennis and golf, as well as Camp To Be Independent.

1999:Harison Heights opens. In 1999, follow-ing a million-dollar campaign led by Walton Foundation for Independence chair Phil S. Harison, Harison Heights officially opened. Unique for the Augusta area, Harison Heights provides indepen-dent and supported living options for persons with disabilities.

2000:Camp TBI is founded.In the summer of 2000, Walton Foundation for Independence began offering a unique camp for children and young adults with traumatic brain injuries, Camp To Be Indepen-dent. That first year saw 16 children and 20 volunteers. Today, thanks to the help of 60-plus volunteers, Camp TBI continues to serve 50-plus children and young adults every year.

2013:Walton Foundation for Independence Continues to Support Those with Disabilities. With the sale of Walton Rehabilitation Hospital to Health-South, Walton Foundation for Inde-pendence continues to work with the community to inspire giving and support programs and housing (via Walton Community Services).

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Camp To Be Independent, kids with traumatic brain injuries can just be kids. Camp TBI is Walton Foundation for Independence’s annual weeklong, spend-the-night camp offered at no cost for children and young adults (ages 8-21) with disabilities resulting from a traumatic brain injury, including:•Injuries at birth •Stroke •Brain tumors •TraumaLaunched in 2000 as part of its mission to provide opportunities for young adults and children with acquired disabilities in this region, the camp provides a safe, medically supervised environment with a 1:1 or 1:2 counselor ratio. Camp TBI is held annually at Camp Twin Lakes in Rutledge, Ga., a fully accessible campsite featuring: spacious cabins, gym and amphitheater, medical lodge, media center with a teaching center and photography room, an arts center for dance and drama, a library, arts and crafts building, an accessible playground and pool, riding ring, biking paths, climbing wall, zip line and more.

Camp activities include:

Horseback ridingRopes courseGroup gamesSporting activitiesSwimmingFishingArts and craftsDancesKaraokeTalent nights

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Every single activity at camp is designed so that children at every level of ability, even thosewho are wheelchair bound—can participate. During the week of camp, each child also setsan individual goal to work toward with their counselor, with an overall goal of furtheringeach child’s independence.

Custom Designed Activities for Every Child

July 27th – August 1st, 2014(volunteers and staff arrive July 26)

Camp Twin Lakes, Rutledge, Ga.Apply for Camp TBI

Contact Camp Director for more information:

Alice Salleyphone: 706-826-5809email: alices@waltonfoundation.net

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uring1944, Ludwig Guttmann, through the rehabilitation program at the Stoke Mandeville Hospital, in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England, adapted existing sports to use wheelchairs. It was known as wheelchair netball. At around the same times, starting from 1946, wheelchair basketball games were played primarily between American World War II disabled veterans. Since then, the sport has spread throughout the world. The Stoke Mandeville Wheelchair Games, held in 1947, were the first games to be held and included only a handful of participants (26), and few events (shot put, javelin, club throw, and archery).

Growth in both the number of wheelchair events and participants came quickly. Wheelchair netball was introduced in the 1948 Games. In 1952, a team from the Netherlands was invited to compete with the British team. This became the first International Stoke-Mandeville Games (ISMG), an event that has been held annually ever since.

Wheelchair basketball, as we know it now, was first played at the 1956 International Stoke-Mandeville Games. The US "Pan Am Jets" team won the tournament. Competitors in the 2012 Euroleague tournamentIn 1973, the International Stoke Mandeville Games Federation (ISMGF) established the first sub-section for wheelchair basketball. At that time ISMGF was the world governing body for all wheelchair sports.

In 1989 ISMGF accepted for its former wheelchair basketball sub-section to be named International Wheelchair Basketball Federation also known by the acronym IWBF.

Full independence came in 1993 with the IWBF becoming the world body for wheelchair basketball with full responsibility for development of the sport. Over the following years IWBF membership grew in size and based on the number of National Organizations for Wheelchair Basketball (NOWB’s) with active programs, the international federation configured itself into four geographical zones: Africa, Americas, Asia/Oceania and Europe.

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arison Heights is a beautiful community o�erings upported and independent living, along with a day program, for people 18 and older with a physical disability, including brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, even blind- ness. We have been recognized by the state for Outstanding Contributions to Housing in Georgia through the Magnolia Award Certi�cate of Merit.

e are licensed as a personal care home and o�er 15 supported living suites and all the amenities to care for your loved one. Our residents bene�t from the assistance they need, available 24 hours a day, while enjoying their independence and maintaining dignity and self-respect. From our lush garden area to our welcoming public spaces, residents can entertain, make new friends and enjoy social activities. Our onsite amenities–including dining, a sunroom and recreation area featuring a pool table, computer access and exercise equipment–also help ensure residents remain healthy and active.

Plus, with transportation included as well as nursing oversight, we meet residents’ daily needs, including medical appointments. Harison Heights is also conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, theatres and other ameni-ties.

e also o�er 9 independent living apartments at Harison Heights, where residents can enjoy their independence knowing that help is available if they choose. Each apartment is equipped with an emergency call button; in addition, residents may choose to customize their lifestyle, by adding transportation; additional meals (one meal a day is included); personal care assistance; housekeeping; and laundry services. Because residents only pay for the services they need, Harison Heights’ indepen-dent living apartments also o�er value.•Services & Amenities Supported Living • Personal care assistance• Nursing oversight Transportation • Housekeeping and laundry services• Main living room, sunroom and garden area for social activities• Onsite dining with one meal a day included • Onsite dining• Recreation area with computer access • Pool table • Exercise equipment• Convenient location near shopping, restaurants, theatres and more

Recreation area with computer access, pool table and exercise equipmentConvenient location near shopping, restaurants, theatres and moreBoth our supported living facility and our independent living apartments feature wide doorways, roll-in showers and sight/sound �re alarmsSpouses may share your home at Harison Heights Independent Living

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UPCOMINGEVENTSTO WATCH FOR

Throughout the year, Walton Foundation for Independence holds a number of events and activities supporting our mission of increasing independence and hope to all those affected by a disability. To participate or for sponsorship information, contact us at 706-826-5809.

•Brain Injury Awareness Walk Spring Event for People with DisabilitiesSpring | Brain Injury Awareness Walk Walton Foundation for Independence and NeuroRestorative Georgia host an annual walk for stroke and brain injury survivors, families and supporters that raises awareness and benefits the Augusta Brain Injury Support Group.

•Undercover Artists Show Spring Event for People with DisabilitiesSpring | Undercover Artists Show Original work by more than 100 local artists, community leaders and local celebrities are auctioned during this annual fundraiser for Camp To Be Inde pendent. Voted Augusta’s Best Fundraiser by readers of Augusta magazine.

•Wheelchair Tennis Championship Part of the Georgia Wheelchair Tennis Grand Prix, the Walton Foundation Wheelchair Tennis Championship hosts wheelchair tennis athletes from across the Southeast.

•The Adaptive Golf Challenge The Adaptive Golf Challenge closes the Walton Foundation’s Adaptive Golf Clinic season. The event matches an adaptive golfer with three community golfers for a day of play to raise funds for the foundation’s golf program and Camp To Be Independent.

•Phil S. Harison Memorial Golf Classic A signature event on Augusta’s fall calendar, this annual golf fundraiser brings together golfers from throughout the community playing to support the Walton Foundation’s mission. The fundraiser is named after longtime founda tion chair Phil S. Harison Sr.

•Georgia Artists with Disabilities Art Show Spring Event for People with DisabilitiesSpring Art Show Sponsored by the Walton Foundation, artists with disabilities from throughout the state of Georgia showcase award-winning works of art during this annual juried art show.

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You Can Help OutThroughout the year, Walton Foundation for Independence holds a number of events and activities supporting our mission of increasing independence and hope to all those affected by a disability. To participate or for sponsorship information, contact us at 706-826-5809.

•Brain Injury Awareness Walk Spring Event for People with DisabilitiesSpring | Brain Injury Awareness Walk Walton Foundation for Independence and NeuroRestorative Georgia host an annual walk for stroke and brain injury survivors, families and supporters that raises awareness and benefits the Augusta Brain Injury Support Group.

•Undercover Artists Show Spring Event for People with DisabilitiesSpring | Undercover Artists Show Original work by more than 100 local artists, community leaders and local celebrities are auctioned during this annual fundraiser for Camp To Be Inde pendent. Voted Augusta’s Best Fundraiser by readers of Augusta magazine.

•Wheelchair Tennis Championship Part of the Georgia Wheelchair Tennis Grand Prix, the Walton Foundation Wheelchair Tennis Championship hosts wheelchair tennis athletes from across the Southeast.

•The Adaptive Golf Challenge The Adaptive Golf Challenge closes the Walton Foundation’s Adaptive Golf Clinic season. The event matches an adaptive golfer with three community golfers for a day of play to raise funds for the foundation’s golf program and Camp To Be Independent.

•Phil S. Harison Memorial Golf Classic A signature event on Augusta’s fall calendar, this annual golf fundraiser brings together golfers from throughout the community playing to support the Walton Foundation’s mission. The fundraiser is named after longtime founda tion chair Phil S. Harison Sr.

•Georgia Artists with Disabilities Art Show Spring Event for People with DisabilitiesSpring Art Show Sponsored by the Walton Foundation, artists with disabilities from throughout the state of Georgia showcase award-winning works of art during this annual juried art show.

Since 1998, the Walton Foundation for Independence has helped support thou-sands of persons with disabilities, thanks to the generous support of individual, family, foundation and corporate donors to our community services, our adaptive sports programs, our Helping Hands fund, Camp TBI and more.

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Harison HeightsHarison Heights, a supported living facility for persons with disabilities

Accessible HousingWalton Community Services, which offers 15 fully accessible independent living communities for persons with disabilities and for seniors

Adaptive SportsOur adaptive sports programs, including adaptive golf, wheelchair tennis and other area sports programs

Camp To Be Independent Camp To Be Independent, our camp for children and young adults ages 8 to 21 with a disability resulting from a traumatic brain injury.

Independent Living ServicesIndependent living services through our partnership with Walton Options for Independent Living, which supports all those with disabilities—regardless of age or type of disabilityin achieving their personal goals for living at home, going to work or participating in other community activities

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Adaptive SportsPhone:706.826.5809Camp TBIPhone:706.826.5809Affordable andAccessible HousingPhone706.312.2950Harison HeightsPhone:706.733.9557Day ProgramPhone:706.733.9557

Officers

Board Chair

Robert TaylorCommunity Leader Secretary

Brent SmithSouthern Lighting Gallery

TreasurerDavid DuganGRI/WFI

President/CEODennis SkelleyGRI/WFI

Directors

Thomas M. Blanchard IIIBlanchard and Calhoun

Rick BusbyBusby’s Heating and Air

Brock DanielsADP

Don HowardGeorgia Regents University Augusta-Summerville Campus

Dawn JonesCudos4U

Donald ShapiroHartley’s Uniform Shop

Rhett SinclairCreative Financial Strategies

Preston SizemoreWorkforce Capital

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provides the overarching mission, vision and direction for the work of Walton Foundation for Independence.

Board ofDirectors

GeorgiaRehabilitation Institute

Dawn C. JonesCudos4u

Valerie KimmelCommunity Volunteer

W.L.M. (Larry)Knox, Jr. Raymond James

Brad MerryMerry Lumber Company

Debra MettsSunTrust Bank

Condor F. McCollum AFLAC

Beth MorrisonCherry Bekaert LLP

E. Magruder Page Social Security Administration

Gail Patty Community Volunteer

Michael W. Pope CSRA Testing & Engineering Co.

Thomas L. RogersT R Printing

Rhett N. SinclairCreative Financial Strategies

Jim Thompson Community Volunteer

James Thrash Community Volunteer

Steve VirgoVirgo Gambill Architects

Alex Wier Wier/Stewart

Tim E. Wright Strother’s Printing, Inc.

Walton Foundation for Independence Board of Directors The Walton Foundation for Independence Board of Directors oversees the work of the foundation in fundraising and providing supportive programs for those with disabilities in the CSRA.

President

Dennis B. SkelleyWalton Foundation for Independence, Inc.

Chairman

Donald ShapiroHartley’s Uniforms

Vice Chairman

Rick D. Busby Busby’s Heating & Air

Vice Chair Elect

Clay WardWard and Spires, Attorney

Secretary/Treasurer

Phil BrighamSavannah River Bank

Immediate Past Chairman

Phil S. Harison, Jr.J. Smith Lanier

DirectorsdeVane Batchelor Allen+Batchelor Construction

Brett Brannon Georgialina PhysicalTherapy Associates

Helen Trotter CaldwellGeorgia Bank & Trust

Mike CoxAttorney at Law

Nicholas C.Dickinson, IINicholas Dickinson &Associates, P.C.

Rick GriffinCareSouth

Charles Johnson EDTS, LLC