Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities

Website https://gcdd.org/

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  • Post, Share, Amplify: Turning Social Media Stories into Assistive Tech Advocacy

    The Mid-Atlantic ADA AT Champions Program equips young adults with disabilities to use social media as a strategic tool for Assistive Technology (AT) advocacy. Through mentorship, collaboration, and skill-building, participants develop and share authentic stories to increase awareness and understanding of AT. This webinar will highlight the program’s model, key lessons learned, and the measurable impact of online storytelling. Presenters will also discuss considerations for organizations interested in developing or adapting similar youth-led digital advocacy initiatives.

    This event is hosted by The Mid-Atlantic ADA Center and it will be virtual.

    Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/4225hjq

    Free

  • 2026 AAPD National Community Event

    This virtual event brings together people across the US to honor the disability community’s progress, to take stock of the challenges we are facing, and to celebrate disability culture. AAPD will also provide opportunities to build momentum by taking action together to defend disability rights throughout the evening.

    Date/Time: April 29, 2026, 6:30 - 7:30 pm

    Location: Virtual

    Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-aapd-national-community

    Free

  • Autism Conference & Expo of Georgia 2026

    Georgia State University - Student East Center 55 Gilmer Street SE, Atlanta, Georgia

    The Autism Conference & Expo of Georgia is an annual event that provides an opportunity to share knowledge and resources about support for individuals with autism and their families in Georgia. It will be held at Georgia State University, Student East Center, 55 Gilmer Street, SE, Atlanta, GA.

    For more information, including how to register: https://cld.gsu.edu/autism-conference/

  • AI: The Promise and the Peril for people with I/DD

    Join the GA Disability AI Virtual Tech Summit on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, from 10:00 AM–12:15 PM ET. This event is free and open to everyone.

    This free statewide virtual event will bring together 10 presenters, a keynote speaker, and breakout sessions focused on practical ways AI and technology can support people with disabilities, families, providers, educators, and advocates.

    You will hear real examples, learn how to use AI safely, explore tools for employment and independence, and discover new ideas in enabling technology. Whether you are new to AI or already exploring it, this summit is for you!

  • Georgia Medicaid Basics and an Overview of Home and Community-Based Services

    P2P will discuss Medicaid programs and services, including how to qualify for Medicaid based on a child’s disability or chronic health condition (Katie Beckett Deeming Waiver). This course will include information on EPSDT, GAPP, SOURCE, and a brief overview of CCSP, ICWP and NOW/COMP waivers.

    Free

  • Transformational Change: Creating Meaningful Individual Service Plans (Macon)

    Middle Georgia State University 100 University Parkway, Macon, GA

    DBHDD, in partnership with Sangha Unity Network (SUN), will continue the work of Transformational Change through a series of interactive, one-day workshops focused on creating more meaningful Individual Service Plans using the new ISP template.

    These workshops are designed to support a shift in thinking about the ISP, from a required document to a person-centered tool that reflects the aspirations, strengths, preferences, and choices of each person receiving services. Participants will learn how to facilitate and develop ISPs that are grounded in person-centered engagement and aligned with the intent of the HCBS Settings Rule and NOW/COMP waivers.

    This event is hosted by Georgia Department of Behavoral Health and Developmental Disabilites and it will be located at both of the Clarence Brown Conference Center & the UGA Tifton Conference Center.

  • Transformational Change: Creating Meaningful Individual Service Plans (Macon)

    Middle Georgia State University 100 University Parkway, Macon, GA

    DBHDD, in partnership with Sangha Unity Network (SUN), will continue the work of Transformational Change through a series of interactive, one-day workshops focused on creating more meaningful Individual Service Plans using the new ISP template.

    These workshops are designed to support a shift in thinking about the ISP, from a required document to a person-centered tool that reflects the aspirations, strengths, preferences, and choices of each person receiving services. Participants will learn how to facilitate and develop ISPs that are grounded in person-centered engagement and aligned with the intent of the HCBS Settings Rule and NOW/COMP waivers.

    This event is hosted by Georgia Department of Behavoral Health and Developmental Disabilites and it will be located at both of the Clarence Brown Conference Center & the UGA Tifton Conference Center.

  • A Child Health Conference Family Day

    Stone Mountain Sports Pavilion 1000 Robert E Lee Blvd, Stone Mountain, GA

    Families are invited to attend Family Day, a free event taking place on Sunday June 14th from 10:00 AM to 2:00pm at the Stone Mountain Sports Pavilion.

    Family Day will include:

    Free food for families
    Fun activities for children
    Complimentary passes to Stone
    Mountain Park for all Family Day attendees

    Whether you join the Family Day event, the conference sessions, or both, we look forward to welcoming you.

  • Transformational Change: Creating Meaningful Individual Service Plans (Tifton)

    UGA Tifton Conference Center 15 RDC Road, Tifton, GA

    DBHDD, in partnership with Sangha Unity Network (SUN), will continue the work of Transformational Change through a series of interactive, one-day workshops focused on creating more meaningful Individual Service Plans using the new ISP template.

    These workshops are designed to support a shift in thinking about the ISP, from a required document to a person-centered tool that reflects the aspirations, strengths, preferences, and choices of each person receiving services. Participants will learn how to facilitate and develop ISPs that are grounded in person-centered engagement and aligned with the intent of the HCBS Settings Rule and NOW/COMP waivers.

    This event is hosted by Georgia Department of Behavoral Health and Developmental Disabilites and it will be located at both of the Clarence Brown Conference Center & the UGA Tifton Conference Center.

  • Embracing Possibility Family Day: What More Is Possible

    Tubman African American Museum 310 Cherry Street, Macon, Georgia

    Join in for a morning of family, creativity, and community at the Embracing Possibility Exhibit at the Tubman African American Museum. This special event highlights the power of storytelling, art, and civic engagement through the voices of two mothers and their sons.

    Guest speakers Derek and Teresa Heard will guide a discussion called Being an Artist in Voting and Civic Engagement from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Explore identity, artistry, and activism, and bring your questions for a community Q&A on how to engage meaningfully in today's world.

    Guest speakers Noah and Naomi Williams will share inspiring readings from the imaginative world of "Noahland" from 1 - 3 p.m. Through storytelling, this mother-son duo invites us to dream big and imagine new worlds of belonging.

    This event is free and open to the public. Visit the museums's website to learn more about Embracing Possibility.

    When: August 2, 2025, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

    Where: Tubman African American Museum, Macon, GA

  • EnGAge Now Georgia! (Columbus)

    Columbus Georgia Convention and Trade Center 801 Front Ave, Columbus, GA

    Join Engage Now Georgia! for information about how to tap into resources to support more opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in community life. They want to hear from you as they work to improve supports for you and your loved ones.

    The Engage Now Georgia! Project is designed to expand capacity to support employment and community life engagement in Georgia for people with developmental disabilities. This project is funded by the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD). Partners include the University of Georgia, David Ralston Institute for Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Center on Human Development and Disability (UGA), the Institute for Community Inclusion at the University of Massachusetts Boston (ICI), and the National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services (NASDDDS).

    This event is hosted by the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) in partnership with the University of Georgia. The event will be held at the Columbus Trade Center in Columbus.

    Register here: https://dbhdd.cventevents.com/event/603664df-f598-4deb-bfe7-58307b104ea6/register

  • Inclusive Justice ADA Title II Training Series

    Recurring

    Courts face a wide variety of disability related issues and circumstances. Understanding when and how the court must effectively comply with the ADA can be complicated. Learn ways to develop and apply specific ADA analytical skills and reasoning to successfully respond to court when challenging disability-related situations arise in the courtroom and court programs. The session will discuss ways to approach various highly difficult disability-related scenarios that provides tools for participants to tackle challenging situations in their own courts.

    This event is hosted by the South ADA Center and it will be held on via Zoom.

    For more details and registration: https://adasoutheast.org/events/inclusive-justice-ada-title-ii-training-series-building-blocks-to-effectively-respond-to-court-disability-related-challenges-difficult-situations-webinar-5-of-6/

    Free