The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) is an international disability treaty that was inspired by U.S. leadership in recognizing the rights of people with disabilities. Our Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which values independence, respect, and the...
The following article is the Expert Update article from the Fall 2013 Making a Difference magazine, offering an interview with civil rights leader and Congressman John Lewis addressing. Click here to read the entire magazine.Our World Today: 50 Years After the March on Washington1. Do you feel...
The following article is the Viewpoint article from the Fall 2013 Making a Difference magazine. Click here to read the entire magazine.Making Connections Across Movements and Building for the FutureThis year marks the 50th anniversary of the Developmental Disabilities Bill of Rights and...
The following is the second installment of the GCDD First Thursdays blog series, a monthly blog that will share the thoughts and ideas of GCDD staff members.My Place in Creating Welcoming CommunitiesThis is a portion of a letter sent by Eric Jacobson to Rabbi Josh Lesser after the Jewish High...
The following is a guest article from the Summer 2013 Making a Difference magazine, offering an update on the ADA Settlement Agreement in the State of Georgia. Click here to read the entire magazine.State of Georgia ADA Settlement Agreement UpdateBy Dr. Charles LiSince 2010, the Georgia...
The following is the first installment of the GCDD First Thursdays blog series, a monthly blog that will share the thoughts and ideas of GCDD staff members.For several years, we have discussed having GCDD staff and members write a monthly blog. The purpose of the blog is to share our ideas and...
The following is the Expert Update article from the Summer 2013 Making a Difference magazine, offering insight on working with organizations to be welcoming to all. Click here to read the entire magazine.Inclusion Means Building Relationships Around Children’s GiftsBy Allison HammondFor several...
The following is the Real Commnities article from the Summer 2013 Making a Difference magazine,featuring the things that have been happening in Real Communities over the past quarter. Click here to read the entire magazine.GCDD’s Real Communities Initiative is Expanding!The Georgia Council on...
The following is the Around GCDD article from the Summer 2013 Making a Difference magazine talking about some of the things happening at GCDD over the past quarter. Click here to read the entire magazine.GCDD Attends the 2013 Disability Policy SeminarSeveral members from the Georgia Council on...
The following is the Straight Talk article from the Summer 2013 Making a Difference magazine, featuring a high school gradute talking about his preparations for his first year of college. Click here to read the entire magazine.I’m Ready and Excited for CollegeBy Charlie MillerMy name is Charlie...
