As you know, the Georgia General Assembly helps financially support the nine Inclusive Post-Secondary Education Programs here in Georgia. Right now, they are working on the state budget and we need your help to make sure they understand how important Inclusive Post-Secondary Education is to...

The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) is seeking applications for membership from self-advocates, parents of individuals with disabilities, caregivers and other community members. GCDD is a 27-member board, appointed by the governor and comprised of at least 60 percent...

February 14, 2019 (Atlanta, GA) – Over 120 disability advocates came to the Georgia State Capitol on Tuesday, February 12 to meet with their legislators and discuss the importance of Medicaid waivers or Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waivers for the disability community in Georgia. ...

by Alison Barkoff and Molly Burgdorf, Center for Public Representation With the 2018 midterm elections behind us and a new Congress beginning in January, we are looking ahead to the challenges and opportunities in 2019. While it’s hard to predict, below are some of the major advocacy issues we...

by Adrianne Murchison Affordable healthcare is frequently in question for people on a limited income. Georgians for a Healthy Future (GHF) has identified multiple avenues to help citizens gain access and awareness. In 2018, the nonprofit consumer health organization hosted four training...

by Adrianne Murchison In the 2000s, Gwinnett resident Marlyn Tillman’s advocacy for her son in high school inspired her to become an advocate for all students of color, as well as students with disabilities in the county. In 2007, she co-founded Gwinnett SToPP (Gwinnett Parent Coalition to...

by Adrianne Murchison. Since 2015, the month of October has been notably significant for employees with disabilities. The occasion, Take Your Legislator to Work Day, brings employees together with their respective state representative or senator at their work place to show them a day at...

by Adrianne Murchison Three Georgia employment service providers have been selected for specialized planning and training sessions in order to provide best practice support for people with disabilities in their organizations. Aspire Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Services in...

Join GCDD at the Capitol to speak with elected officials about policies affecting people with disabilities! The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) will host its Third Annual Advocacy Days starting January 30, 2019 during the Georgia General Assembly legislative session. Five...