Assoc. For the Blind Welcomes New Director

James King James “Jim” King has been named the new Executive Director of Savannah Association for the Blind, Inc.

The Board of Directors invites the entire community to join them at a Press Conference and reception to officially introduce and welcome Mr. King to the Savannah-Chatham County Community on Thursday, July 16, 2009 - 4:00P.M.- 5:00P.M. at the agency, located at 214 Drayton Street - Savannah, GA.

Savannah Association for the Blind, Inc. is a private, 501(c) (3) nonprofit agency that offers comprehensive rehabilitation training for the blind and visually impaired citizens in Southeast Georgia.

The mission of Savannah Association for the Blind, Inc. is to provide quality services and activities designed to help each person served adjust to a severe vision loss and to function independently at home and in the community.

Mr. King joined Savannah Association for the Blind on May 1, 2009.

He is responsible for managing the day to day affairs of the agency, including managing and supervising staff and all organizational affairs, administration of direct fiscal, fund development, and grant activities.

Mr. King, a native of Centralia, Washington, is a seasoned professional with over twenty years of management and leadership experience in the non-profit sector.

He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural Economics with an option in Management from Washington State University, Pullman, Washington and a Master of Arts Degree in Adult and Community Education from Alaska Pacific University, Anchorage, Alaska.

He served as Director of the Alaska Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Anchorage, Alaska from 2001 - 2003 and as Rehabilitation Specialist from 1987 - 1995.

Alaska Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired is a 501C (3) organization that provides vision rehabilitation services throughout Alaska. As Executive Director of the Alaska Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, he managed and supervised all organizational affairs, and was responsible for the administration of direct fiscal, fund development, grant activities, public relations, and provided guidance with regard to vision rehabilitation to government, education, and business communities, as well as developed strategies for the long-term vitality of the agency.

His professional experiences also include: Access Technology Specialist with the Bartimaeus Group in Mclean, Virginia (2000) and Computer Access Specialist at the Maine Center for the Blind in Portland, Maine (1995 - 2000). A technology specialist and consultant, Mr. King is the owner of JimLKing.com Consulting Services, which provides assistive technology evaluation and training, worksite evaluation, braille literacy and communication skills training, and other services to individuals, state agencies, businesses, schools, and organizations.

He also develops online training materials, conducts workshops, and participates in public speaking events.

The Board of Directors is expecting great things from Mr. King. Please come and give him a big Savannah Welcome. For additional information, please call (912) 236-4473.