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Our mission is to bring about social and policy changes that promote opportunities for the wide spectrum of diverse Georgians with developmental disabilities and their families to live, learn, lead, work, play and worship in their communities.

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Our public policy efforts encourage the integration between people with developmental disabilities, the people who support them, and the community as a whole. We foster change and public awareness that reflects the needs of people with developmental disabilities.

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The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) collaborates with, supports and funds many projects across Georgia that promote best practices demonstrating innovative programs and activities that create opportunities to enhance the quality of life for Georgians living with developmental disabilities (DD).

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Look at the Joy!

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GCDD Honors Jacquelyn Daniel with 2025 Spirit of Kim Award

Oct 28, 2025 | GCDD

Jacquelyn Daniel, founder of ConnectAbility in Dahlonega is the 2025 Spirit of Kim Unsung Hero Award Winner! This award celebrates individuals who demonstrate selfless service to Georgia's intellectu…

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Building Leaders: How “My Voice. My Participation. My Board.” Opens Doors for Self-Advocates

Oct 28, 2025 | GCDD

In Georgia, a training program is helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities become leaders in their communities. My Voice. My Participation. My Board. is a program that started…

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Current Topics

Letter from Leadership: Simple Joys, Lasting Meaning

Oct 28, 2025 | D'Arcy Robb | Letter from Leadership

“Without our traditions, our lives would be as shaky as a fiddler on the roof.” Those are the famous words of Tevye, the main character in Fiddler on the Roof. Without giving any spoilers, I can tel…

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Public Policy for the People: Tracking Policy Changes from D.C. to Georgia

Oct 28, 2025 | Charlie Miller | Public Policy For The People

Originally written: October 25, 2025 Hello advocates – how in the world are you! My name is Charlie Miller, and I’m the Legislative Advocacy Director. I’m excited to bring you another edition of Pu…

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UnlockGA Works to Improve Services and Supports for Georgians with Disabilities

Oct 28, 2025 | Jacob Segura | GCDD Impact

UnlockGA is a group of people and organizations working together to make Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) easier to get for people with disabilities and their families. The group looks for p…

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Destination Dawgs: Where Opportunity Meets Inclusion

Oct 28, 2025 | GCDD | Include College Corner

When the University of Georgia (UGA) launched Destination Dawgs in January 2017, the vision was clear: create a fully inclusive program where students with intellectual disabilities could learn, grow…

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Self-Advocate Spotlight - Look at the Good!

Oct 28, 2025 | Uniting for Change | Self-Advocate Spotlight

Joy is powerful. It helps us stay strong, connected, and hopeful. As the holiday season approaches, we’re celebrating the moments that brought smiles and strength this year. We asked several self-adv…

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Georgia, What’s Happening in Your Town?

Oct 28, 2025 | GCDD | What's Happening in Your Town?

As we look back on the year, we know that you and others are making communities better every day for people with developmental or intellectual disabilities (I/DD). So, GCDD decided to find out what’s…

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