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The Olmstead Case
By Talley Wells This year, we celebrate the 15th anniversary of the United States Supreme Court's Olmstead decision. It is the most important civil rights decision for people with disabilities in our country's history. The reaction was not celebration, however, when the Supreme Court decided...Spring 2014: Around GCDD
Bregman Conference Encourages Living Life "Without Limits" The 21st annual Larry Bregman, M.D., Educational Conference was held on February 23 at the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta (Selig Center). Nearly 300 participants, which included adults with developmental disabilities, their...Spring 2014: In The News
CVS/pharmacy to Offer "Talking" Prescription Labels for Individuals with Vision Impairments CVS/pharmacy announced in March 2014 that prescriptions ordered online through cvs.com will now have ScripTalk talking prescription labels. The ScripTalk labels provide a safe and convenient way to...More Opportunities Means Success
On a bright, sunny February 20, 2,500 people from across the State gathered at the Georgia State Capitol to celebrate Disability Day. It was by far one of the largest and best events, and thank you to all who came. It is you who make it so successful. The question is what can we learn from...Real Communities: Core Gifts Workshop with ConnectAbility
Fifteen people from all walks of life attended a Core Gifts Workshop conducted by Bruce Anderson and hosted by ConnectAbility on February 15 in Dahlonega. High school students, parents of children with disabilities, and local business owners attended the Core Gifts Workshop to deepen the...Disability Day 2014: Thousands Gather to Advocate for Meaningful Living
By Devika Rao On February 20, 2014, in front of nearly 2,500 people, Governor Nathan Deal stood proudly on the Georgia State Capitol steps to announce that the day would be officially proclaimed, "Disability Awareness Day." The Governor's proclamation was presented to the Georgia Council on...Deal Emphasizes Jobs, Higher Access for Post-Secondary Education for People with Disabilities
The following is an edited transcript of Governor Nathan Deal's Disability Day speech from February 20, 2014.It's privilege to once again take part in Disability Day with all of you, and I want to extend a warm thank you to the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities for sponsoring this...Real Communities: Decatur Community Conversation
The Frazer Center, located in Atlanta, has spent its lifelong mission providing research-based education, vocational support and therapeutic intervention to children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families. As many youth with developmental disabilities complete their...Contact Your Senator, Make Your Voice Count
Over 1,000 people from across the country are meeting at the Grand Hyatt Hotel to hear about the policy issues important to people with developmental disabilities and their families. For two days we are hearing about the issues in preparation for visits to Capitol Hill on Wednesday. There are...
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