The press release section includes official GCDD news and announcements about issues and events pertaining to people with developmental disabilities and their families in Georgia.
Media Relations: If you are a member of the media and would like additional information or have an interview request, please contact:
Tianna Faulkner Media Relations Director 470.542.5579
Eleven Local Public Forums Planned through September in Nine Georgia Cities
ATLANTA (August 27, 2015) – The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) will host a series of public forums in order to collect public input on its next strategic plan in nine Georgia cities, including in...
ATLANTA (August 27, 2015) – The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) will host a series of public forums in order to collect public input on its next strategic plan in nine Georgia cities, including in Gainesville, Tuesday, September 1, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, at Lanier Career...
ATLANTA, GA, August 19, 2015 -- Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities’ (GCDD) Summer edition of Making a Difference quarterly news magazine commemorates the 25th anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) with coverage of the ADA25 Georgia Legacy Parade and the national ADA...
ATLANTA, June 11, 2015 - Disability advocates, representatives of local community organizations and national thought leaders will take over the heart of downtown Atlanta on Saturday, June 13, not in protest, but to pay homage to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 25th anniversary, in full...
MEDIA ADVISORY: June 13, 2015
WHO:• Claudia Gordon, the first known deaf African-American female lawyer and current Chief-of-Staff for the U. S. Department of Labor, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs• Simi Linton, one of America's foremost experts on disability and the arts,...
MEDIA ADVISORY: March 15, 2015 Executive Director Eric Jacobson "co-pilots" ADA25 Tour Bus on 5-Day Trip that includes stops in Tennessee, Concludes in Metro AtlantaWHAT: Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities Executive Director Eric Jacobson is helping to increase awareness of...
ATLANTA, GA, April 30, 2015 -- Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities’ (GCDD) Spring edition of Making a Difference quarterly news magazine provides in-depth coverage of the 17th annual Disability Day at the Capitol. The day welcomed a speech by Governor Nathan Deal, and brought together...
Governor Nathan Deal’s Keynote Pledges Full ADA Compliance in Georgia Plus Exclusive 17th Annual Disability Day Message from Congressman John Lewis
ATLANTA - More than 2,500 disability advocates and supporters are expected to attend the 17th Annual Disability Day at the Capitol rally hosted by...