Georgia Groups Gear Up For Disability Day at the Capitol

Groups across Georgia are getting ready to come to the Capitol to make their voices heard at the 13^th Annual Disability Day at the Capitol on February 24, 2011, and we’re expecting the largest crowd ever. Together we’ll celebrate the 40 year anniversary of GCDD and be sure legislators hear our call to increase the number of waiver slots for community based services and supports.

So far we have several large groups who have already registered, including Partnerships for Success from Winder (bringing 50 people), Another Chance from Decatur (bringing 50 people), a group from Clayton Schools (bringing 45 people), a group from Wesley Glen Ministries in Macon (bringing 25 people) and a group from I Sign for You in Conyers (bringing 30 people).

So, from A to Z – that is Albany to Zebulon – people with disabilities and their caregivers have already made the commitment to come. We’ll form one united voice so legislators know these important issues affect one in five Georgians. If you haven’t already registered, visit www.gcdd.org to participate in the13^thannual event.