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Press
Releases: Current and past press releases and media
advisories generated by the Governor’s Council On Developmental
Disabilities (GCDD).
Rain Keeps No One Away - 2,000 Rally at the Capitol:
Disability Day Registers Many Voters, Spotlights Global Technology
Development (February 26, 2008)
2,000 Georgians, International and National Disability Advocates
Rally (February 20, 2008)
International Dignitary
(February 13, 2008)
Media Advisory Disability Day at the Capitol - Korean Version
(February 12, 2008)
Rally at State Capitol (February 9, 2008)
Media Advisory Disability Day at the Capitol - Spanish Version
(February 9, 2008)
Disability Day 2008 - Publicity Photo Downloads
 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.
 Article
in Gainesville Times about Flowery Branch High School's Partner's
Club (December 10, 2007)
Discovery
Day 2007 Post Release
Gainesville
Council Meeting and Public Forum
Making
a Difference Magazine Release Fall 2007
Waycross
Council Meeting and Public Forum
Disability
Day 2007 Post Release
Making
a Difference Magazine Release Winter 2007
Abolish
mental institutions: Tragedies show it's time to use other methods -
Guest Opinion in Atlanta Journal Constitution January 29, 2007
GCDD
Response (PDF) to National Public
Radio's story about People First Language January 24, 2007
GCDD
Executive Director Named as one of Georgia Trend's 100 Most Influential
Georgian's (PDF)
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