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:
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEGCDD Endorses Employment First Bill for People with Disabilities in GeorgiaFebruary 21, 2018 (Atlanta, GA) – The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD), a member of the coalition in support of Georgia Employment First, asks for consideration of House Bill...
Campaign will educate lawmakers on benefits of Medicaid for Georgians with disabilitiesFebruary 12, 2018 (Atlanta, GA) – In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) will kick off the I Love Medicaid campaign at their February 14th Advocacy Day in...
November 13, 2017 (Atlanta, GA) – The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) has awarded four new grants to support work that promotes and improves opportunities for people with developmental disabilities and their families and builds a more inclusive Georgia.
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Georgians with Disabilities Launch the No Cuts! No Caps! Campaign to #SaveMedicaidNew campaign brings attention to over $800 billion in cuts to MedicaidJune 19, 2017 (Atlanta, GA) – Georgians with disabilities, together with agencies, organizations and nonprofits who...
New program allows people with disabilities to save without penaltiesJune 14, 2017 (Atlanta, GA) – Governor Nathan Deal announced the launch of the Georgia STABLE program today at the Georgia State Capitol. The program allows Georgians with disabilities and their families to create...
Event brings people with disabilities together with legislatorsJune 7, 2017 (Atlanta, GA) – The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) held its second series of AdvocacyDays at the Georgia State Capitol during the 2017 legislative session. The five days covered many different...
GCDD se complace en expandir nuestro alcance a otras comunidades ofreciendo nuestra revista trimestral en español. ARTÍCULOSUn análisis de la Sesión Legislativa de Georgia del 2017 Vea lo que se logró para personas con discapacidades durante la sesión del 2017 en Georgia, con enfoque...
EVENT RECAPThursday, Feb. 23, 2017
Former Six-Term United States Congressman Anthony “Tony” Coelho rallied advocates and spoke on the Senate Floor on behalf of theGeorgia Council on Developmental Disabilities Employment Advocacy Day during Georgia’s Legislative Session
Coelho, an original...
