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by Alison Barkoff, Director of Advocacy, Center for Public RepresentationI’m excited to be back with another installment of What’s Happening in Washington? There’s so much going on with federal policy it’s hard to keep up! When people hear “federal policy,” they usually think about Congress...
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With a little over 12,000 citizens, Clarkston, GA is an extremely diverse city active in community engagement. Every year in April, the town celebrates that diversity with the annual Clarkston Culture Fest (CCF), which “highlights the best of what Clarkston has to offer.”
Supported by Al-Tamyoz...
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by Adrianne MurchisonDeborah Hibben had a task at the start of every school year when her daughter Hannah was growing up. She had a conversation with teachers to share what Hannah, who is diagnosed with Down syndrome, responds to, as well as her personality and needs.
I would give teachers a...
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By Adrianne MurchisonAnticipation and butterflies around the first day of school are not exclusive to students. Parents can be anxious about how the day will unfold, as well.
Before the first day back, parents of children with developmental disabilities have already been tenacious researchers...
The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities is hiring a transition specialist to work on the inclusive post-secondary education program! Read the brief overview below, and follow the link for more details and how to apply.Transition Specialist - Job Number: ADM05GZ Job Posting: Jul 3,...
Advocacy Days Event PlannerThe Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities is requesting proposals from individuals or organizations to plan and manage logistics for our advocacy events, known as Advocacy Days.Applications for this grant will be accepted from July 16 through August 20, 2018....
Do you or a loved one receive care through one of the following Georgia Medicaid waivers: NOW or COMP, ICWP, CCSP, or SOURCE? If you answered yes, you should register today for an Electronic Visitor Verification public forum.
The Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) will be hosting...
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About two and a half hours south of Atlanta, the Peacebuilders Camp at Koinonia Farm (Peacebuilders) is nestled in Americus, GA.
A unique overnight summer camp, Peacebuilders invites youth ages 11-14 to spend a week together learning how to work towards peace and justice. Campers enjoy farm...
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by Pat Nobbie, PhDMaking a Difference is taking a new direction, so this is our last Mia's Space. Two thousand words a year, for 14 years, have managed to capture our experience as a family living, learning, laughing and occasionally crying with Mia pretty well. So many positive changes in...
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by Christine ClarkMy son, Jack Clark, had a big transition this year as he started middle school. My husband and I saw it as the perfect opportunity to teach him how to advocate for himself. We started this summer by fighting against Medicaid cuts proposed by the US Congress. Jack will proudly...
