GCDD's I/DD Commission Advocacy Day

Advocacy Days give members of Georgia's intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) community the chance to connect directly with state leaders. They are a great opportunity for both new advocates and seasoned ones to have a real impact on our state's policies for people with I/DD. There will be three Advocacy Days in 2025: January 29th, February 12th, and February 26th. See below for details and registration information.

• When: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 from 9am to 1:30pm EST
• Location: Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building, 18 Capitol Square Southwest Atlanta, GA 30334
• Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gcdd-idd-commission-advocacy-day-tickets-1119965560139?aff=oddtdtcreator 

I/DD Commission: Georgia’s system of support for adults with I/DD is outdated. A Senate study committee met in 2022 to determine the need for Medicaid services that keep people with disabilities in their home and communities. This committee recommended that the legislature funds 2,400 new NOW/COMP waivers and that it creates an I/DD commission.

The goal of the commission is to develop new solutions for ending the NOW/COMP waitlist, employment, housing, and other important issues for the disability community so that adults with I/DD can live, work, and thrive in our communities.

To help prepare for Advocacy Days, GCDD offers the following resources:

• An Advocates' Guide to the Ropes: How to speak to your legislators during session.
• Navigate Before You Advocate: How to get to the Capitol and Coverdell Legislative Office Building.
• Finding Your State Legislator: How to know who represents you under The Gold Dome.