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
(May 17, 2022, Atlanta, Ga.) – The Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) has extended its call for public input for the New Options Waiver (NOW) to support the Department's effort to renew the waiver program. DCH is currently accepting public comment about changes that have been made to...
(May 5, 2022, Atlanta, Ga.) – The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) announces notice of funds available for 22DIV14 Civic Engagement in Rural Georgia - Get Out the Vote (GOTV). The purpose of this grant is to fund grassroots efforts to promote civic engagement of those living...
(April 27, 2022, Atlanta, Ga.) – The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities’ (GCDD) DD Network partner Georgians for a Healthy Future (GHF) is looking for four individuals with developmental disabilities and four family members to lead a new project. The project aims to improve housing...
(April 19, 2022, Atlanta, Ga.) – The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities’ (GCDD) DD Network Partner, Advancing Employment is hosting a webinar series in April and May about ending subminimum wage in Georgia for people with disabilities. For decades, it has been legal to pay people with...
(March 30, 2022, Atlanta, Ga.) – The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) welcomes public participation and comment from individuals and agencies about issues related to people with developmental disabilities and their families at its next Council meeting scheduled April 14-15,...
(March 18, 2022, Atlanta, Ga.) – President Biden announced his intent to appoint the 21 individuals to serve as members on the President’s Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities (PCPID) this past Monday. Nick Perry, the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) Chairman...
(March 14, 2022, Atlanta, Ga.) – The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) is proud to recognize March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM). This year’s theme is “Worlds Imagined: GCDD is advancing policy and practices in Georgia to ensure all citizens can benefit...
(March 14, 2022-Atlanta, Ga) – The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) reopened five Notice of Funds Available (NoFAs) this week to allow for additional potential applicants for grants in its second round of funding. Every year, GCDD’s Council members award grant funding for...
