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Our mission is to bring about social and policy changes that promote opportunities for the wide spectrum of diverse Georgians with developmental disabilities and their families to live, learn, lead, work, play and worship in their communities.

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Our public policy efforts encourage the integration between people with developmental disabilities, the people who support them, and the community as a whole. We foster change and public awareness that reflects the needs of people with developmental disabilities.

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The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) collaborates with, supports and funds many projects across Georgia that promote best practices demonstrating innovative programs and activities that create opportunities to enhance the quality of life for Georgians living with developmental disabilities (DD).

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We make funds available to increase the capacity and resources of public and private nonprofit entities and others to develop a comprehensive community system that responds to the choices, capabilities and needs of persons with developmental disabilities and their families.

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We provide access to resources to help you find developmental disabilities services, learn about the history of disability policy, and access papers written about disability issues.

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Archived Projects

The following projects are now concluded and represent the important initiatives that the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilites has supported.

Family Advocates Coalition

Grantee: Claritas Creative

Project ended: March 2025

Project description: Claritas Creative is leading this project that will positively impact the lives of people with developmental disabilities in Georgia through legislative action initiated by an effective coalition of family advocates.

Get Out the Vote/Civic Engagement

Grantee: Crimminz and Associates

Project ended: November 2024

Project description: Crimminz and Associates is leading this project to educate and energize voters with disabilities across the state of Georgia. This project will fund grassroots efforts to promote local civic engagement in historically marginalized and underrepresented communities or rural areas.

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Grantees:

EmployAbility
HiHope Service Center
Pelham City Board of Education
Woodright Industries
Cross Plains Community Partners

Project ended: September 2024

Project description: The goal of Project SEARCH is to prepare young adults with I/DD for competitive, integrated employment through workplace training, education, and mentorship. As of October 2024, the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency will take over statewide support of Project SEARCH.