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Fall 2021

What’s Happening in Washington?

Categorized in: Fall 2021, What's Happening in Washington Written by:By Serena Lowe Posted on: October 13, 2021Last updated on: October 18, 2021
As we round out the end of the fiscal year, action in the nation’s capital is both frenetic and action-packed. Congress is super-focused on passing a historic multi-trillion-dollar reconciliation bill that includes major investments in COVID recovery, infrastructure development, and
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Summer 2021

What’s Happening in Washington?

Categorized in: Summer 2021, What's Happening in Washington Written by:By Serena Lowe Posted on: July 12, 2021Last updated on: July 14, 2021
Federal Disability Policy Updates If 2020 felt like a long crawl across the Sahara Desert, 2021 feels a lot more like being in a race at the Indy 500 here in Washington! Check out the whirlwind of activity occurring both
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What’s Happening in Washington?

Categorized in: Spring 2021, What's Happening in Washington Written by:By Erin Shea Posted on: April 13, 2021Last updated on: April 20, 2021
It’s been a busy 2021 so far, which has brought some important wins for the disability community. Below we provide a few key updates and what we expect to see in the coming months. COVID-19 Response American Rescue Plan Act:
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Photo of the White House with sky blue background. Winter 2021.

What’s Happening in Washington?

Categorized in: Issues, What's Happening in Washington, Winter 2021 Written by:By Alison Barkoff and Erin Shea Posted on: January 11, 2021Last updated on: July 13, 2021
It’s been a busy few months, with ongoing advocacy with Congress and federal agencies while simultaneously preparing for a new administration and Congress that begins in January. Below we provide a few key updates and lay out expected priorities for
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Photo of the White House with sky blue background. Fall 2020.

What’s Happening in Washington?

Categorized in: Fall 2020, What's Happening in Washington Written by:By Alison Barkoff and Erin Shea Posted on: October 30, 2020Last updated on: July 13, 2021
These past few months have seen a number of starts and stops in negotiations on a new Congressional COVID-19 relief package, and we expect a busy fall ahead as this Congress wraps up. COVID-19 Response Congressional Response: Congress passed three
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Photo of the White House with sky blue background. Summer 2020.

What’s Happening in Washington?

Categorized in: Summer 2020, What's Happening in Washington Written by:By Alison Barkoff and Erin Shea Posted on: June 20, 2020Last updated on: July 13, 2021
Over the last few months, we’ve seen the devastating impact of COVID-19 on people with disabilities, who are struggling to get the home and community-based services (HCBS) they need to stay safe in their own homes and face a high
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Photo of the White House with sky blue background. Winter 2020.

What’s Happening in Washington?

Categorized in: What's Happening in Washington, Winter 2020 Written by:By Alison Barkoff and Erin Shea Posted on: December 15, 2019Last updated on: July 13, 2021
It was another unpredictable year-end in DC. While the most visible Congressional activities were not related to passing legislation, we have continued to make progress on a number of priorities for the disability community. Updates on Health Care Money Follows
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GCDD Making a Difference Magazine

A quarterly magazine published by GCDD

The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) is driven by its Five Year Plan (2017-2021) goals of education; employment; self-advocacy; Real Communities; and formal and informal supports. The Council, charged with creating systems change for individuals with developmental disabilities and family members, will work through various advocacy and capacity building activities to build a more interdependent, self-sufficient, and integrated and included disability community across Georgia.

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