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Remembering Lois Curtis: Friends and Advocates Reflect on Life with Lois and the Doors She Opened
By Hilary Vece
January 10, 2023
The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities 2022 Candidate Forum on Disability Issues Recap
By Tianna Faulkner
October 12, 2022
Peers Reflect on Executive Director Eric Jacobson’s Leadership Over the Years
By Tianna Faulkner
April 14, 2022
Congratulations, Graduates!
By GCDD
June 20, 2020
The Accessibility of the New Voting Machines
By Mary Welch
April 1, 2020
Heumann Speaks with Disability Activists, Researchers & Students in Georgia
By GCDD
December 15, 2019
Expert Update
Expert Update: Untapped Pool of Talent
By Jacob Segura
October 4, 2023
disABILITY LINK’s Impact and Strong Links to the Disability Community in Metro Atlanta
By Gunter Schroeder
July 12, 2023
Parent 2 Parent of Georgia Empowers Parents & Families
By GCDD
April 19, 2023
Georgia’s Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
By Hilary Vece
January 10, 2023
Sustainable Business Models Create Opportunities for Businesses and Employees with Developmental Disabilities
By Hilary Vece
October 12, 2022
Back-to-School Tips from a Parent Mentor
By Hilary Vece
July 13, 2022
Advocating Beyond Legislative Session: Building Avenues for Change
By GCDD
April 13, 2022
How to Fully Fund the NOW/COMP Waivers Waiting List over the Next Five Years
By GCDD
January 9, 2022
Making Competitive, Integrated Employment a Reality
By Amy Gonzalez
October 12, 2021
Going Back to School
By Leslie Lipson
July 12, 2021
Let’s Talk About Advocacy
By GCDD
April 13, 2021
How COVID-19 Affected People with Disabilities and Direct Support Professionals
By GCDD
January 11, 2021
Keeping Employment First
By Kate Brady
October 30, 2020
An Interview with Ron Wakefield
By Parker Glick
June 20, 2020
The Direct Support Professional Workforce Crisis
By Carol Britton
April 1, 2020
GCDD Impact
Emergency Preparedness Grant Supports Listening Sessions Across Georgia
By Mara Waldruff
September 28, 2023
WheelChariot Strives to Improve Businesses’ Accessibility and Services
By Gunter Schroeder
July 12, 2023
Building a Community with Intention
By GCDD
April 13, 2023
Developing the Next Generation of Advocate Leaders with Project SETA
By Hilary Vece
January 10, 2023
Moving Awareness to Action in National Disability Employment Awareness Month
By Hilary Vece
October 12, 2022
2021 GCDD Project Impact Map
By GCDD
July 13, 2022
Understanding How Data Can Empower Us to Move Forward in Advocacy
By Kimberly Hudson
April 13, 2022
ACL Awards Georgia-based Mentra Award for Inclusive Employment
By Jennifer Bosk
January 10, 2022
GCDD Kicks Off New Five Year Strategic Plan
By McKenzie Wren
January 9, 2022
Progress on GCDD’s Five Year Strategic Plan
By GCDD
July 12, 2021
GCDD Funding Boosts Key Georgia Projects Seeking Federal Support
By Clay Voytek
April 12, 2021
Statewide Disability Organizations Form New Network
By GCDD
January 11, 2021
GCDD Receives Five Year Strategic Plan Feedback from Disability Community
By GCDD
October 30, 2020
Georgia Advocacy Office Raises Awareness about Supported Decision-Making
By Jennifer Bosk
June 20, 2020
The Arc Georgia Celebrates the Completion of the Tomorrow’s Leaders Pilot Program
By Clay Voytek
April 1, 2020
Gwinnett SToPP Hosts Workshop on Black Boys, Special Education and the School-to-Prison Pipeline
By Clay Voytek
December 15, 2019
GCDD Storytelling
Kelvin Carter: Living Life One Upgrade at a Time
By Kate Sweeney
July 12, 2023
Cow Tipping Press Joins GCDD’s Storytelling Project
By Maria Pinkelton
January 10, 2023
Treasure Maps: Macon Event Wrap Up
By Maria Pinkelton
October 12, 2022
Holding Hands and Jumping
By Shannon Turner
April 13, 2022
Inclusion is an Act of Good Faith
By Shannon Turner
January 9, 2022
Telling Their Own Stories
By GCDD
October 11, 2021
Model of Hope
By Moira Bucciarelli
July 12, 2021
The Kidpreneur
By Shannon Turner
April 9, 2021
The Mayor of Lithonia
By Shannon Turner
January 11, 2021
When Hobby Becomes Career
By Moira Bucciarelli
October 30, 2020
Meet the People Behind “6,000 Waiting,” GCDD’s Forthcoming Documentary
By Shannon Turner
June 20, 2020
Our Happy Place
By Shannon Turner
April 1, 2020
Telling Our Stories
By GCDD
December 15, 2019
The Boys
By Shannon Turner
December 15, 2019
Include College Corner
EAGLE Academy Allows Students with Intellectual Disabilities to Soar
By Mara Waldruff and Wes Nelson
October 9, 2023
Higher Education an Easy CHOICE for Students with Disabilities
By Devika Rao, Laura Schroeder and Wes Nelson
July 12, 2023
Meeting GOALS of Students with Intellectual Disabilities
By Jennifer Bosk, Wes Nelson and Laura Schroeder
April 13, 2023
Georgia College Opens THRIVE Inclusive Post Secondary Education in Milledgeville
By Hilary Vece
October 12, 2022
Students Thrive at Kennesaw State’s Academy for Inclusive Learning and Social Growth
By H. M. Cauley
January 10, 2022
Students Soar at the EAGLE Academy at Georgia Southern
By Clay Voytek
October 8, 2021
Students Excel at Georgia Tech
By Clay Voytek
July 12, 2021
East Georgia Makes Higher Education an Easy CHOICE
By Clay Voytek
April 12, 2021
Columbus State Helps Students with I/DD Reach GOALS
By Clay Voytek
January 11, 2021
Albany Tech Takes a L.E.A.P. for Students with I/DD
By Clay Voytek
October 30, 2020
Public Policy For The People
Public Policy for The People: The Next Legislative Session is Almost Here!
By Charlie Miller
October 9, 2023
Public Policy for The People: Keep Up The Momentum
By Charlie Miller
July 12, 2023
Public Policy for the People: Official Recap of Georgia’s 2022 Legislative Session
By Isabel Knofczynski
April 13, 2022
Advocating during the 2022 Georgia Legislative Session
By Alyssa Miller, PsyD
January 9, 2022
2022 Virtual Advocacy Days are Here!
By Alyssa Miller, PsyD and Charlie Miller
January 9, 2022
Preparing for the 2022 Legislative Session
By Charlie Miller
October 13, 2021
Focus on Education
By Alyssa Miller, PsyD
July 12, 2021
Georgia’s 2021 Legislative Recap
By Naomi D. Williams
April 9, 2021
Gearing Up for Virtual 2021 Advocacy Days
By Charlie Miller
January 11, 2021
Georgia’s 2021 Legislative Session: What We Can Expect
By Alyssa Miller, PsyD
January 11, 2021
The Disability Vote Counts!
By Alyssa Miller, PsyD and Charlie Miller
October 30, 2020
Official 2020 Legislative Recap.
By Alyssa Miller, PsyD
June 20, 2020
What’s Happening in Washington? Federal Disability Policy Updates
By Alison Barkoff and Erin Shea
April 1, 2020
2020 Legislative Session Recap
By Charlie Miller
April 1, 2020
The Fight for Gracie’s Law
By Jennifer Bosk
December 15, 2019
Meet Charlie Miller, GCDD’s New Legislative Advocacy Director
By GCDD
December 15, 2019
2020 Legislative Preview – Getting Ready to Advocate
By Alyssa Miller, PsyD
December 15, 2019
Welcoming Community Movement
The Blossoming of Real Communities
By Jennifer Bosk
October 12, 2021
Welcoming Community Movement Adds Think Tank Partner to Coaching Group
By Jennifer Bosk
July 12, 2021
Welcoming Community Movement Gaining Momentum across Georgia
By Jennifer Bosk
April 12, 2021
Real Communities Transitions to Welcoming Community Movement Fund
By Jennifer Bosk
January 11, 2021
Welcoming Community Dialogue Groups Host Virtual Retreat and Summit
By Jennifer Bosk
October 30, 2020
Keeping the “Welcome” in Welcoming Community Dialogues
By Jennifer Bosk
June 20, 2020
Real Communities Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary
By Jennifer Bosk
April 1, 2020
Welcoming Community Dialogue Summit Focuses on Inclusion
By Jennifer Bosk
December 15, 2019
Self-Advocacy Spotlight
Georgia Self-Advocates – How We Contribute
By Uniting for Change Collective Leadership Team
September 29, 2023
The Foundation of Advocacy
By Charlie Miller
July 12, 2023
Uniting for Change – How and Why We Advocate
By Marian Jackson
April 17, 2023
Advocates Prepare for the 2023 Legislative Session
By Charlie Miller
January 10, 2023
Lele Griner Shares Her Passion with the World through Instagram and a Lot of Sugar
By Hilary Vece
October 12, 2022
Self-Advocate Gives Powerful Speech at State Capitol
By GCDD
April 14, 2022
Self-Advocacy In Action – Building on Sources of Strength
By GCDD
January 9, 2022
My Journey to One of My Dreams
By Laura Owen
October 12, 2021
Essay Forty-Six
By Michelle Simon
July 12, 2021
Uniting for Change Impact Committee at Work!
By Uniting for Change Collective Leadership Team
April 9, 2021
How Self-Advocates Build Relationships with Legislators
By Uniting for Change Collective Leadership Team
January 11, 2021
Exercise Your Voting Rights
By John McCarty
October 30, 2020
Viewpoint
Viewpoint: A Golden Opportunity to Build Georgia’s Workforce and Economy
By D'Arcy Robb
October 4, 2023
Viewpoint: Advocating During the “Home Season”
By D'Arcy Robb
July 12, 2023
Viewpoint: The Power of Advocacy
By D'Arcy Robb
April 17, 2023
2023—GCDD’s Work Continues!
By D'Arcy Robb
January 10, 2023
Opportunities For You!
By Nick Perry
October 12, 2022
Update
By Nick Perry
July 13, 2022
Farewell
By Eric E. Jacobson
April 14, 2022
We Need You!
By Eric E. Jacobson and Nick Perry
January 9, 2022
On A Personal Note
By Eric E. Jacobson
October 14, 2021
Our New Council Leadership Team
By Eric E. Jacobson and Nick Perry
July 12, 2021
Now is the Time to Get Vaccinated
By Eric E. Jacobson
April 12, 2021
Hello 2021!
By Eric E. Jacobson
January 11, 2021
A Time of Opportunity
By Eric E. Jacobson
October 30, 2020
Justice and Equality
By Eric E. Jacobson
June 20, 2020
KEEP MOVING FORWARD
By Eric E. Jacobson
April 1, 2020
Welcoming in the New Year
By Eric E. Jacobson
December 15, 2019
What’s Happening in Washington
What’s Happening in Washington?
By Serena Lowe
October 13, 2021
What’s Happening in Washington?
By Serena Lowe
July 12, 2021
What’s Happening in Washington?
By Erin Shea
April 13, 2021
What’s Happening in Washington?
By Alison Barkoff and Erin Shea
January 11, 2021
What’s Happening in Washington?
By Alison Barkoff and Erin Shea
October 30, 2020
What’s Happening in Washington?
By Alison Barkoff and Erin Shea
June 20, 2020
What’s Happening in Washington?
By Alison Barkoff and Erin Shea
December 15, 2019
Living Independently
Building an Advocacy Network
By Mara Waldruff
July 12, 2023
Practical Examples of Supported Decision-Making
By GCDD and John McCarty & Hannah Hibben
April 17, 2023
A Greater Sense of Independence
By Adrianne Murchison
January 9, 2022
A Desire for Independence
By Adrianne Murchison
October 13, 2021