New GCDD leaders advocate from communities across Georgia"As Governor Deal's nine new appointments came aboard this year, we took the opportunity to renew our commitment to our purpose and values and select new leadership," GCDD executive director Eric E. Jacobson, , said. Our executive committee

The following is a feature article from the Spring 2013 Making a Difference.The Annual Disability Day Rally Promotes Community Connections and Reaches its 15th MilestoneBy Becca BauerThe Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities' (GCDD) Annual Disability Day rally that started out 15 years ago

The following is a feature article from the Spring 2013 Making a Difference.First Comes Love Then Comes MarriageBy Bill LewisLove, sexual relationships and marriage are common, everyday, ordinary life experiences that most look forward to and some may even take for granted, but when it comes to

The following is a feature article from the Spring 2013 Making a Difference.A Recap on the 2013 Legislative SessionBy D'Arcy Robb

This edition of Making a Difference goes to print as the cries of "Sine die!" are still echoing under the Gold Dome. The 2013 legislative session has been a quick one

GCDD has been closely advocating for and following the national controversy surrounding the Warren Hill case, a man with an undisputed intellectual disability who is in a legal fight to have his death penalty sentence overturned. Despite being officially diagnosed as having intellectual

The following is the GCDD Viewpoint article from the Spring 2013 Making a Difference.Look for GCDD to Reach Out to YouSpring is a time for rebirth and reflection. For many it means flowers and love is in the air. This edition of Making a Difference reflects on how people connect with each other

The following is a guest blog from the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) on celebrating National Sibling Day:

Today we celebrate National Sibling Day. Across the country this means many things, but to our community this may be one of the most important days to

The following is a guest blog by Paul Rockwell from Mixed Greens in Savannah about the new Green Chairs project at the Forsyth Market.As I entered Forsyth Park on the morning of the 23rd I saw two people sitting in the Green Chairs, having a conversation. We started the Green Chairs on the 2nd of

For the second year in a row, Governor Nathan Deal addressed the crowd of nearly 2,500 attendees at the 15th Annual Disability Day. Introduced by Evan Nodvin, who was recently appointed to GCDD's Council, Governor Deal pledged his support for Georgians with disabilities.To listen to Governor

People First of Georgia wants to thank Gov. Deal for stopping the execution of Warren Hill. We hope the needed changes to the law will happen. No one with a Developmental Disability should be on death row. We support all efforts to make this change happen. This only proves that it takes the