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
September 18, 2023 (Atlanta, GA) - The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) announces its participation in National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) during the month of October. The purpose of National Disability Employment Awareness Month is to educate about...
(August 1, 2023, Atlanta, Ga.) - The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) in partnership with Unlock 2.0 are hosting a virtual advocacy training August 21st and August 22, 2023, to push state leaders to support the rate study which will increase rates paid for services under the...
(July 6, 2023-Atlanta, Ga) - The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) welcomes public participation and comment from individuals and agencies about issues related to people with developmental disabilities and their families at its next Council meeting scheduled July 13-14, 2023....
June 12, 2023 (Atlanta, GA)-Exceptional Living 101, a grantee of the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) is hosting two in-person emergency preparedness listening sessions Thursday, June 29, 2023, in Northeast Georgia to inform Georgians with intellectual and developmental...
(April 26, 2023-Atlanta, Ga)-The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) is hosting a free virtual webinar Thursday, May 4, 2023, from 6:30p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to give an update of what happened during the 2023 legislative session, as well as the next steps in advocacy for the...
March 22, 2023 (Atlanta, Georgia) – The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) has been awarded a $1.2 million grant from Congress to expand Project SEARCH in Georgia. This funding will increase employment opportunities for Georgians with disabilities by allowing Project SEARCH to...
March 10, 2023 (Atlanta, GA)-Exceptional Living 101 is hosting an emergency preparedness event in Athens, Georgia for the disability community March 23, 2023 in person at the Athens-Clarke County Library from 10 am to 12 noon. In partnership with the Georgia Advocacy Office (GAO) and with the...
February 7, 2023 (Atlanta, GA)-The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) is hosting a free virtual event Wednesday, February 22nd from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to address managed care in Georgia.
Georgians with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), their family...