Real Communities

Open Studio for All at the Colquitt County Arts Center

Open Studio for All at the Colquitt County Arts Center
Who We Are: The Colquitt County Arts Center has received an Open Studio for All Grant from the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities. These funds will support the Arts Center’s mission to be a creative cultural resource that makes quality visual and performing art available to a...

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Re-Cycle Macon/CCMI Bike Cooperative

Re-Cycle Macon/CCMI Bike Cooperative
Who We Are: Re-Cycle Macon is a program provided by Centenary Community Ministries that receives donations of bicycles and gives them to people in need of transportation. The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) supports the program as a Real Communities partner. Volunteers...

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ConnectAbility/Meet Your Neighbor

ConnectAbility/Meet Your Neighbor
Who We Are: ConnectAbility is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization in Dahlonega, Georgia with the mission of creating communities where people of all abilities are valued, included and empowered. We seek to create an inclusive atmosphere for people of all abilities and from diverse backgrounds...

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GCDD Keys to Inclusion

People know they are being included when they are: Invited Welcomed Valued Respected Supported Active contributors Involved in decision making & change Engaged in power-sharing

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