From protests to debate watch parties, across political ideologies, here are some political events happening this week: Presidential candidate forum on disability issues Hosted by: Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities When:1-3 p.m.,Tuesday Where: CentralPresbyterianChurch 201 Washington...
Lorna Heid opened the local coffee shop in part for her daughter, but she also wanted to give other Americans with disabilities an opportunity to thrive as independent adults.
CreditLisa Rayam / WABE]Lisa Rayam, Maria White Tillman • Nov 11, 2019
Lorna Heid says her dream is to fill a...
Posted on November 4, 2019 by Cameron Lynch
Project Wolves is the university’s post-secondary education program offered to students with intellectual disabilities, and many students are unaware it even exists.
Students in the program enroll for two years and the...
by Shannon Turner, Photographer Lynsey WeatherspoonCallie Moore, a 22-year-old woman with seizure disorder and cerebral palsy is on a new journey toward independent living. She's learning how to be independent of her mother, Pam, and is looking at getting an apartment in nearby Athens. It's...
by Shannon Turner, Photographer Lynsey WeatherspoonMichael Griggs is a 34-year-old man living in Jonesboro, Georgia. When Michael was three months old, he came down with a very bad cold. It led to meningitis. After three months in the hospital, Michael came home, seemingly healthy again....
by H. M. CauleyWhile the issues facing people with developmental disabilities are many, a few key areas have the most impact on the quality of life. Five of those specific areas - education, employment, formal and informal supports, real communities and self-advocacy - comprise the cornerstone...
Earlier this summer, when Welcoming Community Dialogues (WCD) implemented its community meetings, the key question was, 'Who's missing from the table?' This month, the WCD team will bring together communities throughout Georgia for an extensive dialogue on issues, lessons and next steps for...
By Adrianne Murchison & Devika RaoEvery Friday, Digital Technology Partners holds a lunch-staff meeting where each department shares positive activities that took place throughout the week and benefit the company. Among the employees who give a brief report is Hannah Hibben on how many...
