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

Parade to Celebrate 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Marchers, Drummers, Speakers, Dancers Gather in Downtown Atlanta to Honor ADA Legacy

Written on 08 June 2015.

MEDIA ADVISORY: June 13, 2015 WHO:• Claudia Gordon, the first known deaf African-American female lawyer and current Chief-of-Staff for the U. S. Department of Labor, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs• Simi Linton, one of America's foremost experts on disability and the arts,...

Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities Partners with the Americans with Disabilities Legacy Project to Raise Awareness of Disability Rights

Written on 15 May 2015.

MEDIA ADVISORY: March 15, 2015 Executive Director Eric Jacobson "co-pilots" ADA25 Tour Bus on 5-Day Trip that includes stops in Tennessee, Concludes in Metro Atlanta WHAT: Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities Executive Director Eric Jacobson is helping to increase awareness of...

GCDD Receives an Exclusive Message from Rep John Lewis, Welcomes Gov. Nathan Deal and Disability Advocates at Disability Day at The Capitol, Recaps the 2015 Legislative Session and Focuses on Community Building in the Spring issue of Making a Difference

Written on 30 April 2015.

ATLANTA, GA, April 30, 2015 -- Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities’ (GCDD) Spring edition of Making a Difference quarterly news magazine provides in-depth coverage of the 17th annual Disability Day at the Capitol. The day welcomed a speech by Governor Nathan Deal, and brought together...

Over 2,500 Advocates Will Rally in Liberty Plaza at Americans with Disabilities Act 25th Anniversary Tribute March 5

Written on 04 March 2015.

Governor Nathan Deal’s Keynote Pledges Full ADA Compliance in Georgia Plus Exclusive 17th Annual Disability Day Message from Congressman John Lewis ATLANTA - More than 2,500 disability advocates and supporters are expected to attend the 17th Annual Disability Day at the Capitol rally hosted by...

Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) to Host State’s Largest Gathering of Disability Advocates and Supporters

Written on 03 March 2015.

MEDIA ADVISORY: March 5, 201517th Annual Disability Day at the Capitol Theme Pays Tribute to the Americans with Disabilities Act 25th Anniversary WHAT: GCDD’s Disability Day at the Capitol Rally will unite thousands of Georgians who travel across the state in support of legislation that will...

GCDD Announces the 17th annual Disability Day at the Capitol dedicated to the ADA, Provides an in-depth Preview of its Legislative Agenda and Examines the New Home and Community Based Settings Rule in the Winter issue of Making a Difference

Written on 18 February 2015.

ATLANTA, GA, February 18, 2015 -- Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities’ (GCDD) Winter edition of Making a Difference quarterly news magazine focuses on advocacy by announcing the 17th annual Disability Day at the Capitol and providing an in-depth preview of what GCDD wants in the...

GCDD On the Road to the 2015 General Assembly

Written on 01 September 2014.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Thursday, September 4, 2014 LISTENING TOUR STOPS IN GAINESVILLE TO HEAR FROM PEOPLE LIVING WITH DISABILITIES Community Conversations Give Insight into Hearts and Minds of Advocates, Families and Neighbors Who: D'Arcy Robb, GCDD public policy director; Dawn Alford,...

GCDD Dives into Post-Secondary School Transitions, Celebrates a Record-Breaking Disability Day and Reports on the Legislative Successes in Making a Difference Spring 2014

Written on 02 May 2014.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: ATLANTA, GA, April 28, 2014 -- Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities' (GCDD) spring edition of Making a Difference quarterly news magazine covers the hot topic of post-secondary transitions for young adults with disabilities, coverage of Disability Day, the history...

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