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
(December 27, 2021-Atlanta, Ga) - The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) will host its annual Advocacy Days January 26th, February 16th, and March 16th in 2022 to connect people with their legislators and to get elected officials in touch with their constituents who have...
November 9, 2021 (Atlanta, Georgia) - The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) and the Developmental Disabilities Council partners have come together to host two webinar series, one in Spanish and one in English, to give parents and caregivers information about the new COVID-19...
9 de noviembre de 2021 (Atlanta, Georgia) - El Consejo de Georgia sobre Discapacidades del Desarrollo (GCDD) y los socios del Consejo de Discapacidades del Desarrollo se han unido para organizar dos series de seminarios web, uno en español y otro en inglés, para dar a los padres y cuidadores...
November 3, 2021 (Atlanta, Georgia) - Eric Jacobson, Executive Director for the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) announced his retirement late last month in October, saying he wants a new person to lead the DD Council work. Jacobson began working for what was then called the...
November 8, 2021 (Georgia) - While finding or keeping a job during the COVID-19 pandemic has brought new challenges to those with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD), the pandemic hasn’t made much of a difference in the unemployment rate for people with disabilities in the U.S.
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November 1, 2021 (Georgia) - The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) announces nine new Notice of Funds Available (NoFA) / Request for Proposals (RFP) to fulfill its mission in accordance with the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act Amendments of 2000...
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(Atlanta, Georgia, October 12, 2021) – The National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) partners, including the Georgia Council on...
October 6, 2021 (Atlanta, GA) - The Georgia Inclusive Post-Secondary Education Consortium (GAIPSEC) awarded Georgia State Representative Katie Dempsey today with the 2020 Legislative Leadership Award for her leadership with the organization advocating for people with intellectual/developmental...
