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Disability Day 2008 - Publicity Photo Downloads
 D-Day 1 Crowd:
Drizzle and cold temperatures did
not deter over 2,000 people who traveled from across Georgia to
attend the 10th Annual Disability Day at The Capitol, sponsored by
the Governor's Council on Developmental Disability. Chants of
"unlock the waiting lists" and "my vote is for real" cut through the
Atlanta morning air reaching legislators and raising awareness of
public policy issues that concern Georgians with disabilities. The
event also secured 473 new registered voters.
Fox 5 Good Day Atlanta Covers Disability Day
at the Capitol (February 20, 2008)
Fox 5 Good Day Atlanta Host Mark Hayes interviews
stars of Darious Goes West and GCDD Executive Director Eric Jacobson
during coverage of the 10th Anniversary of Disability Day at the
Capitol.
 Bird’s
Eye View Photo from Spring 2007 Cover of “Making A Difference”
(February 9, 2008)
Organizers expect nearly 2,000
Georgians to converge on the State Capitol steps in downtown Atlanta
February 21st for the 10th annual Disability Day Rally. Each one in
this gathering is deeply concerned about issues affecting themselves
or someone they love with a developmental disability. February 21st
is a time to communicate to lawmakers the importance of keeping
disability issues at the forefront of Georgia’s social conscience
and public policy priorities. Disability Day At The Capitol is the
largest public gathering held annually in Georgia.
Spring 2007 Cover of
“Making A Difference” - crowd with signs (February 9. 2008)
On February 21st nearly 2,000
Georgians are expected to gather on the State Capitol steps in
support of legislation proposed by the Governor’s Council on
Developmental Disabilities and partnering organizations. The “Unlock
the Waiting Lists! Campaign” seeks funding for more community
services more quickly to more people with disabilities. “Unlock…”
is just one proposal before lawmakers, but one that supporters hope
to communicate loud and clear at the 10th Annual Disability Day My
Vote Is For Real Rally.
Luis Benigno Gallegos
Chiriboga, Ambassador of Ecuador to the United States (February
9, 2008)
Ambassador Gallegos will give the
keynote address on February 21st on the steps of Georgia’s State
Capitol during the 10th Annual Disability Day Rally, sponsored by
the Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities. Ambassador
Gallegos is internationally recognized for his lifelong work on
behalf of persons with disabilities and holds numerous awards
including the “Justice for All Disabilities Rights Award” and the
“Franklin Delano Roosevelt International Disability Award” on behalf
of Ecuador. He is currently Chairman of the Global UN Partnership
for Inclusive Information and Communication Technologies and
President of the International Rehabilitation Foundation.
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2,000 rally
in rain at Capitol for better disability services by Savannah
Morning News ATLANTA - A little rain wasn't enough to dampen the
spirits of 2,000 disabled Georgians and their advocates, who rallied
on the Capitol steps Thursday to urge the Georgia General Assembly
to boost funding for aid programs.
