Make a Difference with GCDD!
The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) is looking for individuals with developmental disabilities and family members who are interested in becoming members of the GCDD Council and advancing its mission of advocacy for people with disabilities. The mission of the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities is to bring about social and policy changes that promote opportunities for persons with developmental disabilities and their families to live, learn, work, play and worship in Georgia communities. To continue advocating for disability rights, GCDD is currently recruiting Council members for both categories of membership.
GCDD Council members fill two categories. Members appointed by the Governor are considered the "official members" and can serve two terms of four years each. Advisory members, who are selected by Council members, have no voting rights and serve one two-year term.
Council members serve as the link between people with developmental disabilities, their families and the organization. They should become thoroughly acquainted with the issues related to Georgians with developmental disabilities and the way in which GCDD is organized to address those issues.
Members are expected to attend each quarterly Council meeting and to serve on any established committees. Full Council meetings are used to set policies based on the vote of a majority of members present. Recognizing the diversity of the Council membership, it is understood that unanimity will not be possible on all decisions of the Council, but members are urged to be advocates at all times for people with developmental disabilities and their families. GCDD engages in advocacy, capacity building and systemic change activities to contribute to a coordinated, consumer and family-centered and directed comprehensive system of community services, individualized supports and other forms of assistance. This allows individuals with developmental disabilities to exercise self-determination, independence, productivity and integration into all facets of community life.
GCDD offers a great opportunity for parents and self-advocates to represent the issues that are important for people with disabilities, their families and caregivers in local communities across the State.
Applications and more information on GCDD can be obtained by visiting www.gcdd.org.
Applications for membership should be returned to Eric Jacobson by August 1, 2014 either by e-mail at:
or by mail at:
Eric Jacobson
2 Peachtree Street
Suite 26-240
Atlanta, GA 30303
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