The following are the Perspective articles offering differing opinons of Ava's Law from the Summer 2013 Making a Difference magazine. Click here to read the entire magazine.Georgia Can Do Better than Ava's LawBy R. Larkin Taylor-ParkerI look like a typical 20-something in Atlanta. I attend...
The following is an article on the breakdown of Ava's Law from the Summer 2013 Making a Difference magazine. Click here to read the entire magazine.Ava's Law – How Will it Affect Individuals With Autism?By D'Arcy RobbDuring the 2013 Georgia General Assembly, a bill known as Ava's Law (HB 309/SB...
The following is the Mia's Space article from the Summer 2013 Making a Difference magazine, talking about a controversial issue where people with disabilities were being hired as "tour concierges" at Disney World. Click here to read the entire magazine.The Children of the One PercentBy Pat...
The following article is a feature article highlighting the expansion of Inclusive Post-Secondary Education opportunities in Georgia from the Summer 2013 Making a Difference magazine. Click here to read the entire magazine.Creating Post-Secondary Education Opportunities for AllBy Becca BauerWith...
The following article is a feature article on navigating Georgia's high school diploma system from the Summer 2013 Making a Difference magazine. Click here to read the entire magazine. A Matter of Pride - High School Diplomas Are More Than Just a Piece of PaperBy Alia HoytOne test was all that...
The following article is a feature article on seeking all-welcoming recreation programs from the Summer 2013 Making a Difference magazine. Click here to read the entire magazine.Step Up to the Plate and Challenge Recreation Programs to be Welcoming to AllBy Alison Heinz StephensThirteen-year-old...
The following article is the Viewpoint article from the Summer 2013 Making a Difference magazine. Click here to read the entire magazine.GCDD Summer in Full SwingIt's summer time and I am always reminded of the Martha & The Vandellas song, "Dancing in the Street" – "Callin' out around the world,...
The following article is the News article from GCDD's Summer 2013 Making a Difference magazine that will be released next week. This article was printed before the news released earlier this week that Warren Hill's appeal has officially been denied and he is set for execution on Monday, July,...
What is the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities?The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) is an international human rights instrument of the United Nations that is intended to protect the rights of individuals with disabilities. It clarifies and qualifies...
The following is the Around GCDD article from the Spring 2013 Making a Difference.Looking Forward to Making Georgia Connections with GCDD…Things I've learned since arriving in Georgia two months ago: Disability Day is a heart-thumping and inspiring event. When getting directions, always remember...
