ATLANTA, GA (Feb. 20, 2007) – Over 1,600 Georgians with disabilities, their family members and supporters are expected at the 9th annual "Make It Real" Rally on Thursday, Feb. 22 (Washington Street Side Capitol Steps), sponsored by the Governor's Council On Developmental Disabilities (GCDD)....
ATLANTA, GA (February 19, 2007) - The significance of the annual Disability Day At The Capitol, sponsored by the Governor's Council On Developmental Disabilities (GCDD¬) and partnering agencies, goes well beyond the swelling crowd of 1600 expected for what has become the largest annually...
ATLANTA, GA (January 25, 2007)— Eric Jacobson was recently selected to the Georgia Trend 2007 list of Most Influential Georgians. Jacobson is the Executive Director of the Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) – the primary resource agency for people with developmental...
ATLANTA, GA (January 24, 2007) - Why would an 11 year-old, with an initial diagnosis of Autism be placed in an institution? Why did young Sarah's family feel institutionalization was their only choice?The story of Sarah Crider (January 7), the first in an occasional series of articles by Alan...
ATLANTA, GA, July 26, 2011 – The summer edition of Making a Difference magazine was released this week and covers a range of topics including what the passage of the Transportation Investment Act (TIA), also known as HB277, means for transportation in Georgia. This issue also features the impact...
Annual Event Salutes Legislative Leadership, Media Excellence, Advocacy, Community Service ; Rep. Donna Sheldon, Joseph Shapiro, Georgia HS Students and R. Denny Spear, Jr. Win Honors ATLANTA, GA (August 2, 2011) – With well over 100 guests in attendance, at the annual Making A Difference...
10 New Video Shorts to Increase Disability AwarenessGeorgia Council on Developmental Disabilities Debuts Public Awareness Video Series“Voices Beyond the Mirror” Offers Candid Stories from People with Disabilities
ATLANTA, GA (August 31, 2011) – Last month, at its Making A Difference Annual...
Disability Awareness Videos Reach 1,800 Online Views “Voices Beyond the Mirror” Video Series
Georgia Council Presents Candid Talk From Persons Living With Disabilities
ATLANTA, GA (October 6, 2011) – In an effort to foster familiarity and understanding, spread knowledge and spark...