A special needs program decided to celebrate Exceptional Children's Week by recognizing the organization that makes its existence possible. Project SEARCH, a one-year on-the-job training program that gives special needs students in Bartow County schools a chance to gain transferrable skills...
GCDD Executive Director Eric Jacobson speaks about the Georgia DD Council on The Good Works ShowFebruary 16, 2019Hosted by Elaine Armstrong and Trenise LyonsWYAY-FM
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by Shaddi AbusaidSen. Kay Kirpatrick, R-East Cobb, pets Dobie, her Golden Doodle who served as a therapy dog in his younger years.February 1, 2019, EAST COBB — As America grapples with whether a Pennsylvania man's 5-foot alligator should be considered an emotional support animal, a group of...
By JENNA EASON The Telegraph of Macon
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Eric Mayle, the executive director of Centenary Community Ministries, talks about...
Posted by Evelyn Andrews | Jan 15, 2019
State Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick brought her experience volunteering with her pet dog Dobie to the table to make recommendations on how to curb the use of “fake service animals.”
“That’s why I am on the committee,” said the senator, who represents part of...
by Adrianne MurchisonAffordable 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...
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...
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...