Over 1,600 Georgians Expected at State Capitol for Disability Day 2007 - Falcon’s quarterback D.J. Shockley and National disability advocate Michael Morris to address Rally
MEDIA ADVISORY
WHO: Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD)
• State legislators and elected officials
• National Disability Institute Director Michael Morris
• Falcon's quarterback and disability advocate D.J. Shockley
• Gail Heyman, Pres. Fragile X Association of GA
• Dr. Steve Hall, Department of Human Resources (DHR)/GA
• Anil Lewis, Board Chair State-wide Independent Living Council and Pres. National Federation of Blind/GA
WHAT: 9th Annual Disability Day at the Capitol
WHEN: Thursday, February 22, 2007
9:30 a.m. – Breakfast at the Depot
(photo op with advocates and middle school children serving as sited guides)
11:00 a.m. – "Make it Real!" Rally at the Capitol steps
(photo op with DJ Shockley and legislators)
12:30 p.m. – Lunch at the Depot (photo op with legislators and families)
WHERE: State Capitol steps, Washington St. Side, Georgia Freight Depot, Central Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
WHY: The Rally is held annually to promote meaningful community living for people with developmental disabilities and their families.
BACKGROUND: D.J. Shockley has first-hand experience with Developmental Disabilities through two siblings who were born with Fragile X Syndrome, a condition that causes learning disabilities as well as more severe cognitive or intellectual impairment. "Make It Real!" refers to GCDD's goal of Real Careers, Real Homes, Real Learning and Real supports for people with Developmental Disabilities.
