Call Alert: National Call-In Day on Impact on Disability in Tax Cuts and Jobs Act – Tomorrow Nov 29! On November 17, the House of Representatives passed its version of a tax bill. The Senate is prepared to act on its bill right after they return from Thanksgiving recess THIS WEEK! Both bills...

The assault on people with disabilities and their families is continuing, this time through a tax bill instead of through a health bill. There has been very little coverage of this and it is really an all hands on deck alert that the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) coalition has...

By Laura Sugg We became a part of Centenary United Methodist Church (Centenary) because of their acceptance of all, but also the acceptance and welcoming of my child and brother, who both have disabilities. What made me want to be a part of this church was their inclusion of all backgrounds,...

By Teresa Heard The church has always been a haven for my husband and me since we were children. It has been a place where I felt I was a part of something spiritually and socially. My mother was an advocate to find me a spiritual home. So, now as a parent, this was a journey I never thought...

Using the power of networking and relationship building to explore the development of community projects, the Exceptional Community Building Group (Al-Tamyoz) looks to build an inclusive community in the greater Clarkston area. As a Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) Real...

By Parker Glick “Medicaid Matters!” “Would you rather go to jail, than die in a nursing home?” “No Cuts! No Caps!” These statements were just some of the many chants that were commonly used to encourage legislators and their respective voters to not repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) this...

by Laura George The most important thing that a person can do for an impending disaster is to become informed on how they will live, survive and move forward after the event. When discussing Emergency Preparedness, it is best to consider it Emergency Planning Design because the topic includes...

By Pat Nobbie, PhD, Mia’s mom We got an employment wake-up call this month. It came with the angst that anyone’s reality adjustment might come with, plus some. I have written before about Mia’s snack adventures, and how she figured out how to use her hospital personnel badge in the cafeteria...

By Adina Solomon For more than four decades, the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) has advocated for people with developmental disabilities and acted as a liaison between them and state leaders. Today, the Council is made up of a 24-member board appointed by Governor Nathan...