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Around The StateSummer 2022The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities Welcomes Two New Council Members This Summer: National Black Deaf Advocate Sharia Stripling and Five-Time Olympic Medalist Elana TaylorBy Tianna Faulkner July 13, 2022
Around The StateSpring 2022Peers Reflect on Executive Director Eric Jacobson’s Leadership Over the YearsBy Tianna Faulkner April 14, 2022
Around The StateSpring 2022GCDD’s Chairman Nick Perry Has Been Appointed by President Biden to Serve on the President’s Committee for People with Developmental DisabilitiesBy Tianna Faulkner April 14, 2022
Around The StateWinter 2020Heumann Speaks with Disability Activists, Researchers & Students in GeorgiaBy GCDD December 15, 2019
Expert UpdateSpring 2022Advocating Beyond Legislative Session: Building Avenues for ChangeBy GCDD April 13, 2022
Expert UpdateWinter 2022How to Fully Fund the NOW/COMP Waivers Waiting List over the Next Five YearsBy GCDD January 9, 2022
Expert UpdateFall 2021Making Competitive, Integrated Employment a RealityBy Amy Gonzalez October 12, 2021
Expert UpdateWinter 2021How COVID-19 Affected People with Disabilities and Direct Support ProfessionalsBy GCDD January 11, 2021
Expert UpdateSpring 2020The Direct Support Professional Workforce CrisisBy Carol Britton April 1, 2020
GCDD ImpactSpring 2022Understanding How Data Can Empower Us to Move Forward in AdvocacyBy Kimberly Hudson April 13, 2022
GCDD ImpactWinter 2022ACL Awards Georgia-based Mentra Award for Inclusive EmploymentBy Jennifer Bosk January 10, 2022
Cover StoriesGCDD ImpactWinter 2022GCDD Kicks Off New Five Year Strategic PlanBy McKenzie Wren January 9, 2022
GCDD ImpactSpring 2021GCDD Funding Boosts Key Georgia Projects Seeking Federal SupportBy Clay Voytek April 12, 2021
Fall 2020GCDD ImpactGCDD Receives Five Year Strategic Plan Feedback from Disability CommunityBy GCDD October 30, 2020
GCDD ImpactSummer 2020Georgia Advocacy Office Raises Awareness about Supported Decision-MakingBy Jennifer Bosk June 20, 2020
GCDD ImpactSpring 2020The Arc Georgia Celebrates the Completion of the Tomorrow’s Leaders Pilot ProgramBy Clay Voytek April 1, 2020
GCDD ImpactWinter 2020Gwinnett SToPP Hosts Workshop on Black Boys, Special Education and the School-to-Prison PipelineBy Clay Voytek December 15, 2019
GCDD StorytellingSummer 2022Telling Our Stories: How The GCDD Storytelling Project is Lifting Voices in the Developmental Disability CommunityBy Hilary Vece July 13, 2022
GCDD StorytellingSummer 2020Meet the People Behind “6,000 Waiting,” GCDD’s Forthcoming DocumentaryBy Shannon Turner June 20, 2020
Include College CornerSummer 2022“Life is a journey, be prepared for the trip”: Destination Dawgs Brings Inclusive College Opportunities to University of GeorgiaBy Hilary Vece July 13, 2022
Include College CornerSpring 2022Students with Intellectual Disabilities Find Success Through Digital Expression in Art and Media Fields at Georgia State UniversityBy Hilary Vece April 13, 2022
Include College CornerWinter 2022Students Thrive at Kennesaw State’s Academy for Inclusive Learning and Social GrowthBy H. M. Cauley January 10, 2022
Fall 2021Include College CornerStudents Soar at the EAGLE Academy at Georgia SouthernBy Clay Voytek October 8, 2021
Include College CornerSpring 2021East Georgia Makes Higher Education an Easy CHOICEBy Clay Voytek April 12, 2021
Include College CornerWinter 2021Columbus State Helps Students with I/DD Reach GOALSBy Clay Voytek January 11, 2021
Fall 2020Include College CornerAlbany Tech Takes a L.E.A.P. for Students with I/DDBy Clay Voytek October 30, 2020
Cover StoriesPublic Policy For The PeopleSpring 2022Public Policy for the People: Official Recap of Georgia’s 2022 Legislative SessionBy Isabel Knofczynski April 13, 2022
Public Policy For The PeopleWinter 2022Advocating during the 2022 Georgia Legislative SessionBy Alyssa Miller, PsyD January 9, 2022
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Cover StoriesPublic Policy For The PeopleSummer 2021Focus on EducationBy Alyssa Miller, PsyD July 12, 2021
Cover StoriesPublic Policy For The PeopleSpring 20212021 Virtual Advocacy Days Bring Greater Access to Event for People with DisabilitiesBy GCDD April 10, 2021
Cover StoriesPublic Policy For The PeopleSpring 2021Georgia’s 2021 Legislative RecapBy Naomi D. Williams April 9, 2021
Cover StoriesPublic Policy For The PeopleWinter 2021Gearing Up for Virtual 2021 Advocacy DaysBy Charlie Miller January 11, 2021
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Cover StoriesFall 2020Public Policy For The PeopleThe Disability Vote Counts!By Alyssa Miller, PsyD and Charlie Miller October 30, 2020
Cover StoriesPublic Policy For The PeopleSummer 2020Official 2020 Legislative Recap.By Alyssa Miller, PsyD June 20, 2020
Public Policy For The PeopleSpring 2020What’s Happening in Washington? Federal Disability Policy UpdatesBy Alison Barkoff and Erin Shea April 1, 2020
Cover StoriesPublic Policy For The PeopleSpring 2020Parents Navigate Georgia’s K–12 Education Supports: IDEA, IEPs and Students’ RightsBy Clay Voytek April 1, 2020
Cover StoriesPublic Policy For The PeopleSpring 20202020 Legislative Session RecapBy Charlie Miller April 1, 2020
Cover StoriesPublic Policy For The PeopleWinter 2020The Fight for Gracie’s LawBy Jennifer Bosk December 15, 2019
Public Policy For The PeopleWinter 2020Meet Charlie Miller, GCDD’s New Legislative Advocacy DirectorBy GCDD December 15, 2019
Cover StoriesPublic Policy For The PeopleWinter 20202020 Legislative Preview – Getting Ready to AdvocateBy Alyssa Miller, PsyD December 15, 2019
Fall 2021Welcoming Community MovementThe Blossoming of Real CommunitiesBy Jennifer Bosk October 12, 2021
Summer 2021Welcoming Community MovementWelcoming Community Movement Adds Think Tank Partner to Coaching GroupBy Jennifer Bosk July 12, 2021
Spring 2021Welcoming Community MovementWelcoming Community Movement Gaining Momentum across GeorgiaBy Jennifer Bosk April 12, 2021
Welcoming Community MovementWinter 2021Real Communities Transitions to Welcoming Community Movement FundBy Jennifer Bosk January 11, 2021
Fall 2020Welcoming Community MovementWelcoming Community Dialogue Groups Host Virtual Retreat and SummitBy Jennifer Bosk October 30, 2020
Summer 2020Welcoming Community MovementKeeping the “Welcome” in Welcoming Community DialoguesBy Jennifer Bosk June 20, 2020
Spring 2020Welcoming Community MovementReal Communities Celebrates 10 Year AnniversaryBy Jennifer Bosk April 1, 2020
Welcoming Community MovementWinter 2020Welcoming Community Dialogue Summit Focuses on InclusionBy Jennifer Bosk December 15, 2019
Self-Advocacy SpotlightSummer 2022The Value of Being Valued in Inclusive Post Secondary EducationBy GCDD July 13, 2022
Self-Advocacy SpotlightSpring 2022Self-Advocate Gives Powerful Speech at State CapitolBy GCDD April 14, 2022
Self-Advocacy SpotlightWinter 2022Self-Advocacy In Action – Building on Sources of StrengthBy GCDD January 9, 2022
Self-Advocacy SpotlightSpring 2021Uniting for Change Impact Committee at Work!By Uniting for Change Collective Leadership Team April 9, 2021
Self-Advocacy SpotlightWinter 2021How Self-Advocates Build Relationships with LegislatorsBy Uniting for Change Collective Leadership Team January 11, 2021
Fall 2021What's Happening in WashingtonWhat’s Happening in Washington?By Serena Lowe October 13, 2021
IssuesWhat's Happening in WashingtonWinter 2021What’s Happening in Washington?By Alison Barkoff and Erin Shea January 11, 2021
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What's Happening in WashingtonWinter 2020What’s Happening in Washington?By Alison Barkoff and Erin Shea December 15, 2019
Cover StoriesLiving IndependentlyWinter 2022A Greater Sense of IndependenceBy Adrianne Murchison January 9, 2022
Cover StoriesFall 2021Living IndependentlyA Desire for IndependenceBy Adrianne Murchison October 13, 2021
