The press release section includes official GCDD news and announcements about issues and events pertaining to people with developmental disabilities and their families in Georgia.
Media Relations: If you are a member of the media and would like additional information or have an interview request, please contact:
Tianna Faulkner Media Relations Director 470.542.5579
2,500 Advocates Rally at 15th Annual Disability Day at the Capitol Governor Deal Pledges Support for Georgians with Developmental Disabilities ATLANTA (February 28, 2013) - Jobs, post-secondary education, the Waiting List (for waivers) and reducing the state's burden of proof for defendants...
MEDIA ADVISORY -- For February 21, 2013 Follow Updates via Twitter at #GADisabilityDay 15th Disability Day at the Capitol – Gov Deal to Speak, Advocates Show "We Are All Connected"WHAT: One of the largest public gatherings held annually during the official legislative session emphasizes the...
Over 2,000 From Across Georgia Expected at One of Largest Rallies on Capitol Steps - "What's Your Connection?"ATLANTA, GA (Feb. 6, 2013) – Governor Nathan Deal will deliver the keynote address to an anticipated 2,000 people with disabilities, their families and advocates at the 15th Annual...
ATLANTA, GA, January 28, 2013 – The winter edition of Making a Difference, the quarterly news magazine published by the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD), was released this week. This issue covers a variety of compelling topics including insight on the importance of civic...
GCDD's Jacobson Wins Award from NAACP for Real Communities InitiativeCivil Rights Group Recognizes Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities and Executive DirectorATLANTA, GA, November 28, 2012 – Earlier this month, Eric E. Jacobson, Executive Director for the Georgia Council on...
ATLANTA, GA (October 31, 2012) - On Saturday, November 3, Gwinnett County residents can expand their personal support network by joining the Gwinnett Gives TimeBank at its launch party on Saturday, Nov. 3 from 12 to 2pm in Snellville at the Grace Fellowship Church, 1400 Dogwood Road. The...
