Vision Rehabilitation Services Of Georgia Inc

Organization Overview

Vision Rehabilitation Services Of Georgia Inc is located in Smyrna, GA. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (G41) the organization is classified as: Eye Diseases, Blindness & Vision Impairments, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Vision Rehabilitation Services Of Georgia Inc employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Vision Rehabilitation Services Of Georgia Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2023, Vision Rehabilitation Services Of Georgia Inc generated $743.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $728.4k during the year ending 06/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.8%) per year over the past 5 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING - VRS'S JOB READINESS PROGRAM WORKS WITH INDIVIDUALS SUFFERING FROM A VISUAL IMPAIRMENT WHO ARE ENTERING THE WORLD OF WORK FOR THE FIRST TIME OR THOSE CONSIDERING HOW TO RE-ENTER THE WORKPLACE AFTER SUFFERING A VISUAL IMPAIRMENT. VRS WORKS WITH THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES IN INDENTIFYING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES THEN PROVIDING VARIOUS TOOLS AND STRATEGIES NEEDED FOR A JOB THAT'S BEEN IDENTIFIED BY OR FOR THE PERSON WITH LOW VISION AND/OR BLINDNESS. LASTLY, VRS EMPLOYS INDIVIDUALS WORKING IN A FEDERAL AGENCY WHO ARE PROVIDING CUSTOMER SERVICE, CONTRACT REVIEWS AND DATA ENTRY SERVICES.


TWO OTHER PROGRAMS PROVIDING LOW VISION CLINIC AND ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY.


PERSONAL AND SOCIAL ADUSTMENT - PROVIDES ADAPTIVE SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES TO HELP INDIVIDUALS CARRY OUT THEIR DAILY LIVING ACTIVITIES. TEACHERS HELP IDENTIFY THE PERSON'S NEEDS, ASSIST IN SETTING PROGRAM GOALS, AND PRIVIDE SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION IN AREAS OF COMMUNICATION (READING AND WRITING), PERSONAL CARE, HOME MANAGEMENT, KITCHEN SAFETY, COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY, JOB SKILLS AND LEISURE ACTIVITIES.


COMPUTER TRAINING - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES ACCESS TECHNOLOGY TRAINING WHICH ALLOWS THOSE WITH VISION LOSS TO BE PRODUCTIVE AND EFFICIENT BY USING THE MOST CURRENT TECHNOLOGIES. THIS MAY INCLUDE SCREEN READING SOFTWARE, SCREEN MAGNIFICATION SOFTWARE, DOWNLOADABLE APPLICATIONS, HAND HELD DEVICES SUCH AS IPADS, TABLETS, SMARTPHONES AS WELL AS MANY OTHER ELECTRONICS THAT INCLUDE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) TECHNOLOGY. THROUGH TRAINING CLIENTS LEARN TO USE THE VOICE OVER COMMANDS AND MANY OTHER ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES OF THE DEVICES AND SOFTWARE AVAILABLE. THE TRAINING IS PROVIDED EITHER ON A 1 TO 1 BASIS OR IN SMALL GROUP SETTING AT THE AGENCY OR IN SATELLITE LOCATIONS WITHIN THE 34 COUNTY SERVICE AREA. THE GOAL IS TO INCORPORATE TECHNOLOGY INTO DAILY LIVING AND WORK ACTIVITIES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Bob Carreker
Past Chair & Treasurer
$0
Meredith Parrish
Chair
$0
Angela Ruble
Secretary
$0
Angela Flowers
Spooktacular Chair
$0
Jeffery Smith
Board Member
$0
Dr Dan Tulman
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $594,044
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$92,828
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$686,872
Total Program Service Revenue$31,424
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $13,790
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $743,839

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