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Mia got COVID

Mia got COVID
by Pat Nobbie, Mia's Mom Mia got COVID. Those of you who followed Mia’s Space when I worked for GCDD know her. She has no other complicating health conditions except for “morbid obesity,” which is the clinical term for being very overweight. Despite her weight, Mia is active. She works 20...

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GCDD is Hiring a Policy and Advocacy Fellow

GCDD Public Policy and Advocacy Fellowship Position Description: The Public Policy and Advocacy Fellowship is a paid, 6 month opportunity at GCDD. The fellow will be responsible for supporting the GCDD Public Policy team in promoting public policy that creates an integrated community life for...

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Tell Your Legislator to #IncludeCollege!

Tell Your Legislator to #IncludeCollege!
The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities is bringing back its #IncludeCollege campaign to raise awareness for the budget to the IPSE (inclusive post-secondary education programs) or college programs for students with intellectual disabilities. GCDD wants to bring attention to the...

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