by Jennifer Bosk Getting around Macon just became a lot more accessible to those who have no car, live far from bus stops or can’t walk long distances. Re-Cycle Macon, a program through Centenary Community Ministries, provides free bicycles to adults who need transportation. Started in June of...

Every month, there is a gathering of individuals with disabilities who come together to socialize, share and build their own community. “We call them the Social Support Groups,” said Scott Kramer, program director and founder of the Greater Chattanooga Aspies (GCA) Centre for Adult Autism. “The...

by Jennifer Bosk Okur-chung neurodevelopmental syndrome was discovered three years ago, and only eight children were diagnosed with it then. Keri and Ross Ninness’ son, Thomas, was number six of those eight. Last August, when the Ninnesses of Georgia saw an Okur-chung Neurodevelopmental...

by Adrianne Murchison David Bryan, like many folks, rises early in the morning, gets dressed and goes to work. Getting there, however, with ease and peace of mind is a relatively new luxury for David, who has an intellectual disability. On work days, a driver with Lyft comes by to take him to...

As you know, the Georgia General Assembly helps financially support the nine Inclusive Post-Secondary Education Programs here in Georgia. Right now, they are working on the state budget and we need your help to make sure they understand how important Inclusive Post-Secondary Education is to...

The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) is seeking applications for membership from self-advocates, parents of individuals with disabilities, caregivers and other community members. GCDD is a 27-member board, appointed by the governor and comprised of at least 60 percent...

February 14, 2019 (Atlanta, GA) – Over 120 disability advocates came to the Georgia State Capitol on Tuesday, February 12 to meet with their legislators and discuss the importance of Medicaid waivers or Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waivers for the disability community in Georgia. ...

by Alison Barkoff and Molly Burgdorf, Center for Public Representation With the 2018 midterm elections behind us and a new Congress beginning in January, we are looking ahead to the challenges and opportunities in 2019. While it’s hard to predict, below are some of the major advocacy issues we...

by Adrianne Murchison Affordable healthcare is frequently in question for people on a limited income. Georgians for a Healthy Future (GHF) has identified multiple avenues to help citizens gain access and awareness. In 2018, the nonprofit consumer health organization hosted four training...