One of our time-honored beliefs at the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) is “no numbers without stories, no stories without numbers.” It’s not enough for us to present data, nor is it enough to tell great compelling stories. To
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COVID-19 Update
Since the start of the pandemic, COVID-19 has claimed the lives of more than 41,000 Georgians. While many have largely returned to pre-pandemic activities, it is important to remember that there are still thousands of new cases in Georgia every
Advocates Prepare for the 2023 Legislative Session
Hello Advocates, The Georgia General Assembly is preparing for another legislative session coming up in January. The Georgia Legislative session will start the second Tuesday of January and go until early or mid-April. During Georgia’s Legislative session, the state House
Georgia’s Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
Mark Crenshaw is the Assistant Director of the Center for Leadership in Disability (CLD) at Georgia State University and the Training Director for Georgia’s Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (GaLEND) program. The LEND program was originally established 50 years ago
Cow Tipping Press Joins GCDD’s Storytelling Project
What began in 2018 as an opportunity for Georgians with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to share stories with their legislators has become a robust collection of photographs, written stories, audio conversations, and films displaying the diverse array of experiences
Developing the Next Generation of Advocate Leaders with Project SETA
Project SETA (Students Enhancing Their Advocacy) is preparing the next generation of leaders with developmental disabilities through the New Leaders grant from the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD). Project SETA is a leadership development program for current inclusive post
Albany Technical College’s Leveraging Education for Advancement Program Provides Opportunities for Students of All Abilities
Albany Technical College (ATC) provides unique opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to continue their education after high school through inclusive post secondary education (IPSE). IPSE programs like ATC’s Leveraging Education for Advancement Program (LEAP) are gaining
Inclusively Uses Technology to Build Diverse Workforce with Inclusive Accommodations
Inclusively is a workforce inclusion platform connecting job seekers with employers who are committed to attracting and retaining previously hidden talent. “Diverse organizations lead their peers across multiple business indicators including 22% lower turnover rates, 28% higher revenue, and 39%
Remembering Lois Curtis: Friends and Advocates Reflect on Life with Lois and the Doors She Opened
Olmstead v. L.C. is the Supreme Court case that provided what is now known as the Olmstead decision. In 1999, Lois Curtis—the L.C. in Olmstead v. L.C.—and Elaine Wilson, two women with disabilities living in Georgia institutions, successfully argued in
Organizations Employing Georgia IPSE Students & Graduates
A partial list of organizations employing Georgia IPSE students and graduates as of August 2022 A Alumni Cookie Dough (Athens) Advanced Auto Advanced Metals Components (Swainsboro) AMC North DeKalb (Decatur) Ansley Golf Course (Atlanta) Athens Leisure Services (Athens) Atlanta History