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Listening Tour - Gainesville
Listening Tour Gainesville 37 in attendance, not including Council members and staff This listening tour was held in conjunction with the GCDD's quarterly meeting. We had met all day long at Lanier Charter Career Academy side by side with a leadership development event hosted by our...A Public Awareness Video Series, "Voices Beyond the Mirror" - Part 2
GCDD has created a series of public awareness video clips to mark the 40th Anniversary of the DD Bill of Rights Act of 1971 called "Voices Beyond the Mirror." The video series provides a thoughtful look into the everyday realities of living with different types of disabilities. Last week we...Unlock the Doors to Real Communities Listening Tour - Summerville, near Rome, GA
Summerville, near Rome Georgia Arc of Chattooga County, Host October 19, 2011 47 attendees
The last time we were up in this neck of the woods for a conversation with this Arc, it was winter and Dave and I drove up and back in the dark. I remember it was a dark, lonely ride, and...
Feature Story in Fall MAD 2011- Annual Appreciation Ceremony Recognizes Those Who Make a Difference
With an attendance of over 100 guests, the 2011 Making a Difference Annual Appreciation Ceremony, held July 21 at the Melia Hotel Atlanta, honored the many leaders for outstanding advocacy efforts on behalf of Georgia’s disability community throughout the past year. This year’s ceremony hosted...Feature Story in Fall MAD 2011- Integrated Employment Means Real Jobs and Real Wages
No person should be denied the opportunity to have a real job in the community based on their disability. Basic rights to a fulfilling life, contributing to the community and a good source of employees for businesses are all part of a growing “integrated employment” movement that is producing...Feature Story in Fall MAD 2011- Technology: Enabling Bright Futures
Accessible/assistive technology is redefining what is possible for people with disabilities. In the community, at home, in school or the workplace, rapid technological advancements are happening right now allowing people with disabilities to lead more independent lives. Building on the Past....A Public Awareness Video Series, “Voices Beyond the Mirror” – Part 3
GCDD has created a series of public awareness video clips to mark the 40th Anniversary of the DD Bill of Rights Act of 1971 called “Voices Beyond the Mirror.” The video series provides a thoughtful look into the everyday realities of living with different types of disabilities. The video series...A Public Awareness Video Series, “Voices Beyond the Mirror” – Part 4
GCDD has created a series of public awareness video clips to mark the 40th Anniversary of the DD Bill of Rights Act of 1971 called “Voices Beyond the Mirror.” The video series provides a thoughtful look into the everyday realities of living with different types of disabilities. The video series...Unlock the Doors to Real Communities Listening Tour – Athens, GA
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