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:
Hillary Hibben Media Relations Director 404.657.2121
August 27, 2018 (Atlanta, GA) - Include College is the newest campaign launched by the Georgia Inclusive Postsecondary Education Consortium (GAIPSEC) to bring attention to nine inclusive college programs for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) across Georgia....
ATLANTA, GA (August 22, 2018) – To ensure success in the classroom for students of all ages in Georgia, including those with developmental disabilities, the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) highlighted organizations and tools for educational success in K-12 for students with...
Campaign to inform, educate and encourage voters with disabilities to get out the vote.June 18, 2018 (Atlanta, GA) – Millions of Americans, including Americans with disabilities, will head to the polls to cast their vote in the 2018 Midterm elections on November 6, 2018. The Georgia Council on...
June 4, 2018 (Atlanta, GA) – Across Georgia, thousands of children and their parents will be making summer vacation plans as the school year comes to an end. Included in those will be the right of passage for every child – summer camp. And that includes children with disabilities.
Across the...
May 8, 2018 (Atlanta, GA) – The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) joins individuals and organizations across the state in celebrating the signing of the Georgia Employment First Act into law. As a member of the coalition advocating for Georgia Employment First, GCDD has...
February 26, 2018 (Atlanta, GA) – The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) has awarded three new grants to support work that promotes and improves opportunities for people with developmental disabilities and their families and builds a more inclusive Georgia. Selected...
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...
