Georgians for a Healthy Future Encourages Stakeholders to Become Medicaid Advocates

by Adrianne Murchison Affordable healthcare is frequently in question for people on a limited income. Georgians for a Healthy Future (GHF) has identified multiple avenues to help citizens gain access and awareness. In 2018, the nonprofit consumer health organization hosted four training...

GCDD IMPACT: Gwinnett SToPP Committed to Ending Disproportionate Punishment in Schools

by Adrianne Murchison In the 2000s, Gwinnett resident Marlyn Tillman’s advocacy for her son in high school inspired her to become an advocate for all students of color, as well as students with disabilities in the county. In 2007, she co-founded Gwinnett SToPP (Gwinnett Parent Coalition to...

Take Your Legislator to Work Day Yields Positive Effects

by Adrianne Murchison. Since 2015, the month of October has been notably significant for employees with disabilities. The occasion, Take Your Legislator to Work Day, brings employees together with their respective state representative or senator at their work place to show them a day at...

Nonprofit Organizations Utilize Technical Assistance Center to Improve Employment Services

by Adrianne Murchison Three Georgia employment service providers have been selected for specialized planning and training sessions in order to provide best practice support for people with disabilities in their organizations. Aspire Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Services in...

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Georgians for a Healthy Future Encourages Stakeholders to Become Medicaid Advocates

GCDD IMPACT: Gwinnett SToPP Committed to Ending Disproportionate Punishment in Schools

Take Your Legislator to Work Day Yields Positive Effects

Nonprofit Organizations Utilize Technical Assistance Center to Improve Employment Services