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 Written 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
Reconsidering Special Education Funding in Georgia (2005)
By the American Institutes for Research
The Direct Support Professional Workforce Crisis: Challenges, State Approaches, and Opportunities for Georgia (2019)
By Dr. Carol Britton Laws