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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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Stay up-to-date on the latest news, events, and announcements that impact people with developmental disabilities and their families in Georgia.

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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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GCDD e-news

GCDD e-news was a quarterly online newsletter that shared updates with self-advocates, families, and community leaders about developmental disability news in Georgia. In 2025, it was discontinued and merged with GCDD's Making a Difference magazine.

GCDD e-news - December 2024

19 November 2024

A Digital Newsletter from the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities • December 2024 The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities newsletter keeps you up-to-date on the latest news, from what’s happening with public policy in Georgia to updates on cur…

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GCDD e-news - September 2024

04 September 2024

A Digital Newsletter from the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities • September 2024 The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities newsletter keeps you up-to-date on the latest news, from what’s happening with public policy in Georgia to updates on cu…

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GCDD e-news - June 2024

A Digital Newsletter from the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities • June 2024 The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities newsletter keeps you up-to-date on the latest news, from what’s happening with public policy in Georgia to updates on current…

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GCDD e-news - March 2024

26 February 2024

A Digital Newsletter from the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities • March 2024 The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities newsletter keeps you up-to-date on the latest news, from what’s happening with public policy in Georgia to updates on current issues…

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GCDD e-news - December 2023

27 November 2023

A Digital Newsletter from the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities • December 2023 The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities newsletter keeps you up-to-date on the latest news, from what’s happening with public policy in Georgia to updates on current iss…

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GCDD e-news - September 2023

11 September 2023

A Digital Newsletter from the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities • September 2023 The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities newsletter keeps you up-to-date on the latest news, from what’s happening with public policy in Georgia to COVID-19 updates to u…

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GCDD e-news - June 2023

A Digital Newsletter from the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities • June 2023 The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities newsletter keeps you up-to-date on the latest news, from what’s happening with public policy in Georgia to COVID-19 updates to upco…

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GCDD e-news - March 2023

A Digital Newsletter from the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities • March 2023 The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities newsletter keeps you up-to-date on the latest news, from what’s happening with public policy in Georgia to COVID-19 updates to upc…

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GCDD e-news - December 2022

23 November 2022

A Digital Newsletter from the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities • December 2022 The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities newsletter from keeps you up-to-date on the latest news from what’s happening with public policy in Georgia to COVID-19 u…

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GCDD e-news - September 2022

A Digital Newsletter from the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities • September 2022 The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities newsletter from keeps you up-to-date on the latest news from what’s happening with public policy in Georgia to COVID-19…

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