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 Tianna [DOT] Faulkner [AT] gcdd [DOT] ga [DOT] gov 470.542.5579
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Georgians with Disabilities Launch the No Cuts! No Caps! Campaign to #SaveMedicaidNew campaign brings attention to over $800 billion in cuts to MedicaidJune 19, 2017 (Atlanta, GA) – Georgians with disabilities, together with agencies, organizations and nonprofits who...
New program allows people with disabilities to save without penaltiesJune 14, 2017 (Atlanta, GA) – Governor Nathan Deal announced the launch of the Georgia STABLE program today at the Georgia State Capitol. The program allows Georgians with disabilities and their families to create...
Event brings people with disabilities together with legislatorsJune 7, 2017 (Atlanta, GA) – The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) held its second series of AdvocacyDays at the Georgia State Capitol during the 2017 legislative session. The five days covered many different...
GCDD se complace en expandir nuestro alcance a otras comunidades ofreciendo nuestra revista trimestral en español. ARTÍCULOSUn análisis de la Sesión Legislativa de Georgia del 2017 Vea lo que se logró para personas con discapacidades durante la sesión del 2017 en Georgia, con enfoque...
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...
Coelho, an original author of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), will encourage Georgia to commit resources and policy to support employment for people with disabilitiesWHAT:Former US Congressman from California, Anthony “Tony” Coelho, will speak to advocates and have an audience with...
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...
October 27, 2016 (Atlanta, GA) - Making important connections between young and old, constituent and elected representative, school and work, not to mention family and community, seems to be a fine-tuned art for 16 year-old Milton HS student, Jacob Moore. For example, this past weekend, Moore...
