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A Public Awareness Video Series, "Voices Beyond the Mirror" - Part 1

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. Over the next 10...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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Unlock the Doors to Real Communities Listening Tour – Athens, GA

Unlock the Doors to Real Communities Listening Tour – Athens, GA
Last Listening Tour Athens, Georgia, October 28, 2011 Sounds like the title of a novel. It's just the title of this blog, the last (for now) listening tour for the Unlock Campaign for the Fall of 2011. We had a slim turnout. Anyone who follows college football knows that this was the eve of...

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