February 16, 2012
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The winter weather foiled plans for people in communities across Georgia this week. One event “casualty” was the reading in the new city of Milton of “Waddie Welcome and The Beloved Community.” It tells the story of friendships that transcended divisions of disability, race, and income and...
GCDD would like to recognize and congratulate the newly elected People First Officers: Marian Jackson, President; Renita Bundrage, Vice President; Amanda Alford, Secretary; and Bernard Baker, Treasurer.
February is Self Advocacy Month! People First of Georgia is inviting anyone who is...
Groups across Georgia are getting ready to come to the Capitol to make their voices heard at the 13th Annual Disability Day at the Capitol on February 24, 2011, and we’re expecting the largest crowd ever. Together we’ll celebrate the 40 year anniversary of GCDD and be sure legislators hear our...
Valerie Meadows Suber, Public Information Director
Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities
404-657-2122 (office); 404-226-0343 (mobile)
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WHAT: Disability Day at the Capitol, the largest public gathering and rally held annually...
