Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities

Website https://gcdd.org/

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  • DBHDD IDD Advisory Council Quarterly Meeting

    Virtual

    The Advisory Council on Services to Persons with Intellectual or other Developmental Disabilities of the Division of Developmental Disabilities Georgia Department of Behavior Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) will hold its Quarterly Meeting on January 22, 2025 from 10:00am - 12:00pm. This will be a virtual meeting.

    The role of the IDD Advisory Council is to advise DBHDD on matters relating to the care, services and supports offered to people with intellectual/developmental disabilities served by the DBHDD.

    Registration as an observer and/or to submit public comment is required: https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/contact-dd-advisory-council

    This is an open event. Please contact Bruce Lindemann with questions.

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    REV UP Georgia Advocacy Meeting: Register, Educate, Vote and Use your Power!

    Virtual

    Georgians with disabilities make up a powerful constituency. Together we can have our voices heard. And we need your help to POWER THE DISABILITY VOTE!

    REV UP Georgia Coalition meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday at 10am EST on Zoom. All are invited to attend. Come ready to share about grassroots voter registration and education activities in your area. REV UP will also outline strategies for voter rights education in Georgia’s rural communities.

  • Recurring

    REV UP Georgia Advocacy Meeting: Register, Educate, Vote and Use your Power!

    Virtual

    Georgians with disabilities make up a powerful constituency. Together we can have our voices heard. And we need your help to POWER THE DISABILITY VOTE!

    REV UP Georgia Coalition meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday at 10am EST on Zoom. All are invited to attend. Come ready to share about grassroots voter registration and education activities in your area. REV UP will also outline strategies for voter rights education in Georgia’s rural communities.

  • Federal Updates with DD Partners

    Virtual

    Join Georgia's DD Partners for an important Q&A session!

    Attend a special webinar on March 18th at 1:00 PM to get the latest updates on 504 lawsuits, the Department of Education, and Medicaid.

    Hear updates on these issues from:

    Leslie Lipson, Georgia Coalition for Equity in Education
    Dana Lloyd, Georgia Advocacy Office
    D’Arcy Robb, Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities
    Don't miss this opportunity to learn more from experts and have your questions answered. Registration is required.

    Register now and submit your questions at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/-0eF-CWlTji3nNfDVzP0ow

  • Embracing Possibility Exhibit Opening Celebration

    Tubman African American Museum 310 Cherry Street, Macon, Georgia

    The opening celebration for the "Embracing Possibility" exhibit will be held at the Tubman Museum in Macon, Georgia.

    The exhibit aims to provide purpose and set goals by redefining how people with disabilities are seen in society and showcases courage, creativity, and the historic contributions made by people with intellectual disabilities and their allies. This exhibit highlights the rich history of disability justice in Georgia and beyond, inviting visitors to explore the strength and potential of individuals with intellectual disabilities, their families, and communities. Each experience reveals a unique source of power, encourages creative and courageous action, and leaves visitors transformed by a new understanding of what's possible.

    The exhibit runs from May 2025 through June 2026 at the Tubman African American Museum, 310 Cherry St, Macon, GA 31201.

    Free

  • Rise Up, Speak Out Workshop; Uniting for Change

    This workshop is developed by self-advocates who teach and welcome self-advocates from all over Georgia. The hope of Uniting for Change is that this is an opportunity for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to learn, connect with one another and become more comfortable using your voices as advocates, letting people know your hopes and dreams and how you need to be supported.

    Register for the workshop.

  • 2025 Eddie Awards

    Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, GA

    The EDDIE Awards, launched in 2023, are the first awards in the United States dedicated to spotlighting and honoring entrepreneurs with disabilities.

    EDDIE stands for Entrepreneurs Dedicated to Diverse & Inclusive Excellence, celebrating innovative and ambitious leaders within the disability community. These awards are a powerful platform to inspire, recognize, and drive the entrepreneurial movement within the community.

  • My Tech for All: Using AI Safely

    A series of engaging tech training sessions designed for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), their families, Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), and allies. Each session focuses on practical, hands-on ways to use technology to build skills, increase independence, and strengthen self-determination.

    Free

  • Advancing Employment Webinar: The Arts and Entertainment and Careers

    Georgia has a robust arts and entertainment sector, and of course, lots of job opportunities are contained within our state’s storytelling businesses. From feature films and podcasts to theatre and live music, there exist opportunities for creative employment throughout the state.

    The feature speaker at this event is Marsha Hallager, known for The Color of Pain: Invisible Disabilities, Renegades (2021), and Love Unexpected (2023). She will talk about her work, careers in entertainment, and disability as a vital part of making art. This will serve as a kickoff event for NDEAM 2025!

    Free

  • 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