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Reflecting on 25 Years of the Olmstead Decision
June 22, 1999, marks a pivotal moment in the history of disability rights in the United States—the Supreme Court’s landmark Olmstead Decision was made into law. Two Georgian self-advocates Lois Curtis and Elaine Wilson, who lived with developmental and psychiatric
Community Champions: Elite Squad Works to Change Perspectives on People with Disabilities
There are many aspects to consider when it comes to being a champion for the disability community, whether it is providing care and support, offering a social network, or strengthening the voices of people with disabilities. Elite Squad Inc., founded
Expert Update: Advancing Employment to End Subminimum Wages
In the life of a person with disabilities, few skills are as essential to success as the ability to advocate. One must learn to ask for basic needs and standards of care; in some cases, they must advocate for larger
Closing the Gap: How One Organization is Empowering Georgians with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities with Inclusive Technology
Mark Friedman, Ph. D., and Ruther-Marie Beckwith, Ph. D., of Blue Fire Inc., a grantee of the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD), have recently done extensive research through the Georgia Technology White Paper with two objectives: to identify the
Georgia State University’s IDEAL Rewrites the Narrative of The College Experience
Established in 2016 at the Center for Leadership in Disability within Georgia State University’s (GSU) School of Public Health, the Inclusive Digital Expression and Literacy (IDEAL) program was founded to provide students with intellectual disabilities (ID) the same academic, social,
Advocacy in Georgia Heats Up in the Summer!
Uniting for Change self-advocates will continue their work during the summer months this year. Many will work hard to advocate for voting rights for the disability community in Georgia. Uniting for Change will also be represented throughout Georgia by getting
Election Season Officially Underway!
Hello Advocates! How in the world are you doing? We have officially celebrated our nation’s 248th birthday. The hamburgers are cooked, and fireworks have gone off, and now it is time to get ready to do one of the most
Caroline O’Brien – Main Character Energy
“I know none of you. I know none of you,” Caroline chants under her breath before she realizes she’s already on a “hot mic.” It’s an endearing moment belying the slightest amount of the jitters, inwardly suppressed, while outwardly portraying
Viewpoint: The Olmstead Decision Celebrates 25th Anniversary
What were you doing in 1999? I graduated from high school. Interestingly, Georgia self-advocates Lois Curtis and Elaine Wilson were making history. You may or may not know their stories. Lois and Elaine both had disabilities. They spent years cycling
Summer Fun! Camps Rise to the Occasion with Inclusive Summer Programs
For most kids, summer is one of the most wonderful times of the year. And one thing that makes it pretty awesome is summer camp. There was a time when children and young adults with developmental disabilities (DD) didn’t have