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
Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities'Making a Difference online magazine
Explore Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities' (GCDD) website for Making a Difference, its quarterly magazine focused on developmental disabilities!
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Georgia Disabilities Council Welcomes New Executive CommitteeFebruary 12, 2021 (Georgia) – The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) has appointed five of its members to its executive committee for the 2021-2022 year. The committee is part of the 27-member board appointed by...
Ambitious Storytelling Project Travels the State Chronicling the Lives of People with Developmental Disabilities
ATLANTA, February 11, 2021 – Treasure Maps: The Georgia Storytelling Roadshow, the newest iteration of The Storytelling Project, a partnership between the Georgia Council on...
Statewide Developmental Disabilities Council to Advocate for College Programs for Students with Intellectual and Developmental DisabilitiesInteractive Advocacy Day to Focus on Inclusive Post-Secondary Education for Students with I/DDWHAT: The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities...
October 1, 2020 (Atlanta, GA) – The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) is proud to recognize October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), an annual awareness campaign that takes place each October. The purpose of National Disability Employment Awareness...
September 9, 2020 (Georgia) – As Georgia students and families get back to school and navigate virtual learning, parents of students with disabilities are working through transition planning that will set up their student for success after high school.
The Individuals with Disabilities...
August 12, 2020 (Georgia) - The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) is seeking input from individuals with intellectual and/or other developmental disabilities (I/DD), family members, caregivers and the community-at-large to develop its new Five Year Strategic Plan for work to...
