Gina Hart

Gina Hart is a proud Grandmother of three Grandchildren. She loves children and had a fulfilling career as a dedicated childcare provider before retiring.  She also lives with cerebral palsy. Two years ago, she began using a wheelchair fulltime. Her limited mobility was isolating, especially through the pandemic. Gina was connected with Atlantic CIL's Cares Act program and received a laptop. This helped her better connect with friends and family during the pandemic.

Since then, Gina has appreciated working with her Independent Living Specialist, Ana Then. Together they have identified Gina's goals and began to work towards them. Most recently they went through the process of applying for Lifeline assistance to reduce the cost of internet and cell phone services through the Affordable Connectivity Program. These programs help reduce monthly bills, help individuals save money, and often make living independently possible. Gina is excited to continue to work towards her goals.