Making a Difference Magazine

Perspectives: Not Mia’s Reality

Perspectives: Not Mia’s Reality
At the HCBS (Home and Community Based Services) Conference in Washington DC in August, one of the keynote speakers was a young woman who stars in the TV series “Born This Way.” Think of it as a reality version of Friends, but the stars all have Down syndrome. Much like the coffee shop in...

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A Sense of Belonging

A Sense of Belonging
My name is Lindsey Kussow. I am 23 and live in Rincon, GA, a small town outside Savannah. It is growing with lots of new businesses, and I work at one of the big businesses called Edwards Interiors. And, I want to tell you my story. In high school, I was in Project SEARCH. Instead of my last...

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EXPERT UPDATE: Time to Get to Work!

EXPERT UPDATE:  Time to Get to Work!
When we meet someone new, one of the first things we usually ask is “What do you do?” Our jobs help define who we are, create meaning in our lives and build relationships with co-workers and the broader community. For people with disabilities, having a job is key to real community...

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A Vision for 2021: GCDD’s Five Year Plan Begins

A Vision for 2021: GCDD’s Five Year Plan Begins
Last fall, the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) set out across the State to hear what people with developmental disabilities, families, caregivers and other stakeholders had to say about the issues most important to them when it comes to services and supports. Through an...

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