Press Releases

Press Releases

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

 

Former Six-Term United States Congressman Anthony “Tony” Coelho rallied advocates and spoke on the Senate Floor on behalf of the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities Employment Advocacy Day during Georgia’s Legislative Session

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...

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GCDD Gets Ready for 2017 Georgia General Assembly, Discusses Disability Representation in the Media and Focuses on Inclusive Employment in its Winter Issue of Making a Difference

ATLANTA, GA, February 14, 2017 -- Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities’ (GCDD) Winter edition of Making a Difference quarterly news magazine previews the 2017 Georgia General Assembly legislative session; discusses disability representation in mainstream media; and focuses on steps...

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GCDD Reviews the Department of Justice Settlement Agreement, Addresses Home Accessibility, Features a Guide to Traveling with Disabilities in the Summer Issue of Making a Difference

ATLANTA, GA, August 10, 2016 -- Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities’ (GCDD) Summer edition of Making a Difference quarterly news magazine reviews the recent settlement agreement reached between the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and the State of Georgia; addresses home accessibility;...

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GCDD Features Governor Nathan Deal at Final Disability Day at the Capitol, Provides In-Depth Wrap Up of the 2016 Legislative Session and Highlights the Importance of the Disability Vote in the new Spring issue of Making a Difference

ATLANTA, GA, May 17, 2016 -- Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities’ (GCDD) Spring edition of Making a Difference quarterly news magazine covers the 18th annual and final Disability Day at the Capitol, which was held on Feb. 18, 2016 at Liberty Plaza in Downtown Atlanta.The theme of the...

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