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2012 MAD Winter Article: The 2012 Legislative Session Agenda - GCDD 5-Year Agenda
by Pat Nobbie, PhD By the time you receive this issue (Making a Difference Winter 2012), the 2012 legislative session will have been underway for nearly two weeks. We will have received the Governor’s budget and know what he intends on funding. However, all of us who work on budgets know that...See the Winter 2012 Edition of Making a Difference Through its Photos
The Winter 2012 Making a Difference issue features some great photos from events, art and more over the past couple of months. The story about the cover art is just one of the great photos you will get to see. To see more, please visit 2012 Making a Difference Photos
GCDD's Deputy Director Visits the White House
This is a two-part blog written by Pat Nobbie, GCDD Deputy Director, on a community leaders briefing at the White House on Friday, February 10, 2012. In this blog, Nobbie shares an overview of her White House visit and the various issues that were addressed, as well features pictures...
Media Advisory - Disability Day
February 16, 2012 Follow Updates via Twitter at #gcddday 2,500 Expected At 14th Disability Day at the Capitol - Gov. Deal and Perriello To Speak WHAT: The largest public gathering and rally held annually during the official legislative session emphasizes the statewide need for...GCDD’s Deputy Director Visits the White House - Part 2
This is the second part of a two-part blog written by Pat Nobbie, GCDD Deputy Director, on a community leaders briefing at the White House on Friday, February 10, 2012. In this blog, Nobbie shares an overview of her White House visit and the various issues that were addressed, as well features...
2012 MAD Winter Article: Reaching Out to Citizens Across Georgia
By Becca Bauer The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) is the State’s leader in advancing public policy on behalf of people with developmental disabilities and advocating for an integrated community. GCDD envisions a Georgia where all persons are included in all facets of...Congratulations to C.W. Davis Middle School for Collecting 300 Winter Coats for Foster Kids in Need!
We’d like to send out some much deserved CONGRATULATIONS to the members of the Partnership for Success club at C.W. Davis Middle School in Flowery Branch, GA for collecting more than 300 winter coats for foster children in Hall County! This student-led, GCDD-funded club encourages students with...Review Recommendations from The Special Council on Tax Reform and Fairness
The Special Council on Tax Reform and Fairness released its recommendations for the reform of Georgia's tax system on Friday, January 7th. The summary "2010 Special Council on Tax Reform and Fairness" (see link below) covers recommendations in all the areas of taxing, and the Special Council's...$250,000/Year for Five Years Awarded to Enrich Community Supports for People with Developmental Disabilities
GCDD Gets Project of National Significance Grant The Georgia Council On Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) ( gcdd.org ) has received a project of national significance grant from the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children & Families which will infuse $250,000...More Articles ...
- MLK Beloved Community Celebrated with A Waddie Welcome Reading on 1/15
- New People First Officers & Self Advocacy Month is February
- Georgia Groups Gear Up For Disability Day at the Capitol
- Governor Slated to Speak at 13th Annual Disability Day at the Capitol
- Delta Gets $2M Fine – Tell Us Your Travel Experiences (Positive and Negative!)
- Advocates Met With Legislators Tuesday
- Meet GCDD at the Capitol Tomorrow for Disability Day
- 2,000 From Across Georgia Expected at 13th Annual Disability Day at the Capitol Thursday
- What a Turnout!
- Help Improve Transportation for People with Disabilities