The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities' (GCDD) Real Communities project the Gwinnett Gives TimeBank is having a launch party to let people in the community learn about their project and how it can connect you with others in your community and allow you to share your gifts and talents....
For people subscribed to the GCDD- Capitol Impact e-mail distribution, this news has already landed in your in-box. For all others, here is a recap from two previous e-alerts both having to do with advanced education. One opportunity is a chance to participate in a survey collecting feedback...
National Disability Employment Awareness Month, 2012A Proclamation by the President of the United States of AmericaOctober 1, 2012In the 22 years since the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act, we have made significant progress in giving all Americans the freedom to make of our lives...
The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) has long advocated for inclusion of individuals with disabilities in workplaces throughout communities in Georgia. There are many employment programs and resources intended to provide employment assistance for Georgians, but the trick is...
The following is the Mia's Space article by GCDD Deputy Director, Pat Nobbie, PhD from the Summer Making a Difference magazine.I had one of those weeks where I wondered what the heck was I thinking when I gave up the "Because I'm the Mom!" rationale for getting my children to do what I wanted...
A Core Gifts Training RetreatRecently, the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) hosted a two-day training session for the community builders of the seven GCDD Real Communities to teach the concept of identifying an individual's core gifts. The training was led by Bruce Anderson...
The food justice movement has been gaining momentum in Georgia, and the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) is becoming active in the movement though several projects within its Real Communities Initiative. The Forsyth Farmers' Market in Savannah is working with GCDD through the...
Expert Updatefrom David Satcher, MD, PhD and Harry J. Heiman, MD, MPHWhere you live is a powerful predictor of your health and projected lifespan. Public health has long appreciated the importance of the context of health. Many reports, including work from the World Health Organization's...
Planting the Seeds of Community-Building Inspires Growth of Food Justice MovementBy Carmel Garvin HearnHave you ever sat on your grandmother's knee, watching her snap fresh beans that she picked out of her garden, or stopped by a roadside stand and picked out a delicious watermelon for your July...
Along with Atlanta-based production company Splendidvid, GCDD won a national Telly Award for “Voices Beyond The Mirror,” a 10-part online video series portraying candid reflections and personal stories from people with disabilities. How did it happen?The original intention was to celebrate...
