As the State’s leader in advancing public policy on behalf of people with developmental disabilities, GCDD has funded the creation of whitepapers focused on various topics affecting the disability community. We invite you to read the following white papers to help you stay informed on these issues. Contact us at with questions about these publications.
- Combatting Social Isolation & Emergency Preparedness Toolkit - 2023
By GCDD in partnership with many organizations - Emergency Preparedness Toolkit – 2023
By GCDD in partnership with many organizations - Georgia Employment Needs Assessment Report – 2023
By the Research and Evaluation Unit of the Institute on Human Development and Disability at the University of Georgia. - Georgia Technology Access White Paper – 2023
By Blue Fire, Inc. - Georgia Transportation Needs Assessment Report – 2023
By the Research and Evaluation Unit of the Institute on Human Development and Disability at the University of Georgia - Realizing the Promise of Olmstead Housing Report – 2023
By Georgians for a Healthy Future - The Direct Support Professional Workforce Crisis: Challenges, State Approaches, and Opportunities for Georgia – 2019
By Dr. Carol Britton Laws