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Why stories of people with developmental disabilities matter
Rasheera Dopson, 28, of Decatur is among those whose stories were collected for the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities’ story project. She is on the waiting list for a waiver to get the financial help she needs to remain independent. “I feel like I’m in a gray area because I can work,...
In Conversation About Voting Rights, People With Disabilities Often Feel Overlooked
For years, Georgians have celebrated Disability Day at the state Capitol. It's a day of advocacy to bring awareness to issues that affect people with disabilities. One issue they have long fought for is voting access. Martha Dalton, September 9, 2019 As election season approaches, some...Georgia Found Neglectful of Caring for People With Developmental Disabilities
• DiversityInc • August 22, 2019 The U.S. District Court in Georgia reported they found the state negligible when it comes to protecting people with developmental disabilities. The Peach State is not holding up their end of the bargain they made with the U.S. Department of...Georgia’s Not Meeting Terms Of Mental Health, Disabilities Agreement, Report Says
, WABE-FM Online • Aug 21, 2019 Georgia isn’t doing enough to protect people with developmental disabilities from neglect while in state care or to provide housing to people with mental illness, according to a report released this week. The report is all about Georgia’s compliance...Georgia Health News Tribute: Dawn Alford Cleared The Path For Others With Disabilities
, • Jul 30, 2019 Editorial note: This is a reporter’s tribute to a Georgian beloved by people from all walks of life and all shades of opinion. As a lobbyist, Dawn Alford was smart, tenacious and effective. As a person, she was unfailingly pleasant, greeting...Arts Center says 35 turned out for Free Open Studio Day
June 29, 2019 (MOULTRIE, Ga.) The Colquitt County Arts Center saw a massive participation at its Free Open Studio Day for All. More than 35 attendees arrived to create art, work on existing projects, and meet other artists.
This new program is funded by a grant from the Georgia Council of...
The ‘Olmstead Legacy’ at 20: Some win, but many still wait
Eric Ruiz shops for cheese at a nearby Publix with Sofia Morales, a direct support professional who takes him into the community every week and helps him navigate society.June 21, 2019 (Atlanta, GA) For two hours a day, four days each week, Eric Ruiz opens the front door of his family’s Marietta...