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The Pros and Cons of Self-Direction from Fall MAD'12
The following is the Straight Talk article from the Fall Making a Difference magazine. The Pros and Cons of Self-DirectionBy Ryan T. MercerI have been self-directing for about three or four years using the Georgia Independent Care Waiver Program (ICWP), and in my opinion, self-direction has...GCDD's Real Communities are Promoting Positive Changes from MAD Fall'12
The following is the Real Communities Initiative article from the Fall Making a Difference magazine giving an update on GCDD's Real Communities Initiative projects.Macon Debuts the First Youth Roving Listening ProjectOver the summer, GCDD's Real Communities project with Centenary United...Could Expanding Medicaid Improve Georgia’s Workforce?
The following is the Expert Update article from the Fall Making a Difference magazine.Could Expanding Medicaid Improve Georgia's Workforce?By Timothy SweeneyNearly two million Georgians lack health insurance, placing Georgia among the worst states in the nation when it comes to health coverage....An Employee and Employer Tell How Employment Opportunities Create Independence and Pride in the MAD Fall 2012
The following are perspectives from the 2012 Fall Making a Difference magazine of an employee and employer sharing how employment opportunities create independence and pride.The Way It Should BeBy Jordon GodoyMy name is Jordon Godoy. I was born in El Paso, TX but now live in Dalton, GA. After...Governor Deal Addresses Making Real Jobs and Real Employment Opportunities a Reality in the Fall MAD 2012
The following is the Governor's article from GCDD's Fall Making a Difference magazine.Making Real Jobs and Real Employment Opportunities a RealityBy Georgia Governor Nathan DealTo Georgia's Disability Community,Since 1945, we have been celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month...What is Self-Direction and is it Right for Me? from MAD Fall 2012
What is Self-Direction and is it Right for Me?By Carmel Garvin HearnCarmine Vara leads a very active life. He has a job at Stone Mountain Park and enjoys spending time with his girlfriend, Amanda. He lives independently with a roommate and plans daily activities with his direct support...Encouraging Employment Opportunities For All in the Fall MAD 2012
Encouraging Employment Opportunities For AllBy Becca BauerEven though access to employment is fundamental to achieving the American Dream, too many of the more than 54 million people in the US, who live with some type of disability, fight discrimination, negative assumptions and segregation that...Milton's Community Helps Achieve a Teenager's Girl Scout Goal
GCDD works behind the scenes with individuals and groups on the grassroots level through its Real Communities Initiative. The Better Together Mini Grants program in Milton is one of seven Georgia projects currently supported by funds from GCDD and here's a perfect example of our Real Communities...
Everything You Need to Know About Voting in November from MAD Fall 2012
Everything You Need to Know About Voting in NovemberBy Becca BauerThe right to vote is one of the core ideals that makes the United States what it is today. It is the everyday person's opportunity to help shape the future of not only their life, but also their country. However, for millions of...More Articles ...
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- Two Chances to Weigh in on Post-Secondary Education
- A Presidential Proclamation - National Disability Employment Awareness Month, 2012
- Question and Answer Style Interviews with National & State Level Leaders
- A Case Against Self-Determination
- GCDD's Real Communities are Creating Positive Opportunities from MAD Summer 2012
- Using Food to Rebuild Communities - Professional Perspectives from MAD Summer 2012
- The Context of Health: Building Healthy Communities featured in the Summer MAD 2012
- Planting the Seeds of Community-Building Inspires Growth of Food Justice Movement Featured in MAD Summer 2012
- GCDD Wins Telly Award for “Voices Beyond The Mirror”