Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities

Website https://gcdd.org/

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  • 2025 Georgia Disability History Symposium

    Register for the 2025 Georgia Disability History Symposium!

    Start time: 9:00 am. *Please allow time to arrive early to park, check in, and get settled.

    Registration deadline: You must register by October 10, 2025.

    This year’s theme is: The Promise of IDEA at 50: Where Do We Go From Here?

    The symposium will feature Emmy award winning documentarians Dan and Samuel Habib, directors of The Ride Ahead and My Disability Roadmap. Presenters will include multiple Georgians, both young and seasoned, who have made important impacts in our state.

    This event is free but you must register. A catered lunch will be provided by Tazikis.The offering is vegan and vegetarian friendly, with gluten free options; an allergen list will be made available. Please note, this year we will not be serving breakfast.

    Communication access real-time translation (CART), audio description of print materials, and ASL will be provided. Requests for other accommodations or assistance need to be received at least one week before the event. Direct questions to uga.access@uga.edu or or by calling 706-542-8719.

    Free

  • 2025 National Disability Employment Awareness Month

    Tubman African American Museum 310 Cherry Street, Macon, Georgia

    SAVE THE DATE: October 28, 2025! Come celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month with the Advancing Employment team at Institute on Human Development & Disability / UGA, along with some key partners, including Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities, and others!

    This event will take place at the Tubman Museum in Macon, Georgia, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Food trucks will be available.

    This is a free event, but you must RSVP - link coming soon

    Free

  • Project SETA In-Person Self-Advocacy Training – Rome

    Join the Center for Leadership in Disability at GSU for a day of learning, conversation, self-advocacy activities, and special guests! This event is sponsored by the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities.

    Free

  • Project SETA In-Person Self-Advocacy Training – Metter, GA

    First District RESA 149 S Register St, Metter, GA

    Join the Center for Leadership in Disability at GSU for a day of learning, conversation, self-advocacy activities, and special guests! This event is sponsored by the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities.

    Training Details:

    Audience: Teens and young adults with disabilities and their supporters
    Time: 10 am– 3 pm with catered lunch!
    Cost: Free!

    Training dates:

    October 9th: Atlanta, Ga
    October 15th: Virtual training
    October 17th: Macon, Ga
    November 20: Rome, Ga
    December 15th: Metter, Ga
    Jan 9th: Gainesville, Ga
    January 23rd: Columbus, Ga

    Free

  • Uniting for Change: Community Strong

    Community Strong, led by self-advocates for self-advocates, is a weekly ZOOM gathering about having fun and spending time with each other. Each week, there will be a different host and honored guest.

    Location: Zoom

    Date/Time: December 15, 2025 from 4-5pm

    Register for the event: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEud-GsrDgoGdSxo-F7n2uqslZBLsixjamj#/registration

    Free

  • Movin’ Up! Planning Your Child’s Successful Transition at Age 3

    Prepare and plan for a smooth transition from Babies Can’t Wait/early intervention. The presentation includes an overview of various programs and services that may be available for three year olds with special needs in your community.

    Free

  • A Roadmap to Understanding the IEP

    This presentation guides parents through the key parts of their child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP).

    Free

  • Community Strong

    This is a weekly Zoom gathering led by self-advocates for self-advocates. Each work, they have a different host and honored guest.

    Free

  • Let’s Talk About Work!

    In this workshop, Parent to Parent will talk about working in the community and learning more about competitive integrated employment (CIE).

    Free

  • Understanding the School Discipline Process

    Learn about functional behavioral assessment (FBA), behavior intervention plans (BIP) and how to be proactive in addressing behavior in your child’s IEP.

    Free

  • AI and Wearables

    A series of engaging tech training sessions designed for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), their families, Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), and allies.

    Free