News, Discussion Opportunity With Leaders About Community Life for Georgians with Developmental Disabilities
WHAT: Media representatives from Carroll, Coweta, Douglas, Haralson, Heard and Paulding counties have an opportunity to interact in a roundtable discussion hosted by the Georgia Council...
Last Friday, the Federal Register posted proposed new rules by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services that could make it easier for people with disabilities to get the community-based services they need through Medicaid. These new rules align precisely with GCDD’s Real Communities...
The impact of the 2011 legislative session on Georgians with developmental disabilities and Governor Deal’s keynote address to more than 2,000 disability advocates are just two of the stories featured in the most recent issue of Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities’ (GCDD) Making a...
Just in time for new graduates and Summer job seekers, we came across this great link with four job search tips for people with disabilities. Each strategy is explained clearly and concisely with questions the job seeker should ask - of themselves, of agencies that offer employment...
Here’s an update on the process of developing project lists for the Transportation Investment Act (TIA) referendum. Some background:
First of all, please note that the proposed projects include many items we have fought for and have heard about from you over recent months – transit,...
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Every five years, the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) is required by the United States Administration on Developmental Disabilities to create a five-year state plan focused on how it will use its resources to support systems change, capacity building and advocacy...
This summer’s edition addresses a variety of topics including a look into Georgia’s transportation needs, the newly passed Transportation Investment Act (TIA) and what it means for the future, the inner workings of the DD Network, how developmental disabilities impact the sibling bond and an...
If you have been listening to the news at all lately, you are aware that various proposals are circulating to reduce spending in the federal budget. One of the areas that is under consideration is Medicaid. This is the federal program that supports the health care of women and children, and the...
The Proxy Caregiver Rules (111-9-100) were approved this morning at the Department of Community Health Board Meeting. And, here’s what else happened:
1.) Reduce funds for Medicaid and PeachCare reimbursement rates by .5% for all providers, excluding hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home...
The summer 2011 edition of Making a Difference is now in the mail for delivery and available online. This issue addresses a variety of topics including a look into the Transportation Investment Act (TIA) and what it could mean for you, the inner workings of the DD Network and how developmental...
