The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) is pleased to announce the addition of four new council members. These Georgians will bring new voices and ideas to the 28-member Council. These members will help make important decisions about services and support for people with disabilities in Georgia. The new members are: Brooke Baumgardner, advocate, Johns Creek, GAMariana Ortiz-Padilla, family member, Smyrna, GALaraleigh Windom, family member, Cumming, GASteven Wright, advocate, C...
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The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) is pleased to announce the addition of four new council members. These Georgians will bring new voices and ideas to the 28-member Council. These members will help make important decisions about services and support for people with disabilities in Georgia. The new members are: Brooke Baumgardner, advocate, Johns Creek, GAMariana Ortiz-Padilla, family member, Smyrna, GALaraleigh Windom, family member, Cumming, GASteven Wright, advocate, C...
A Life Committed to Advocacy: Remembering Shelly Simmons
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A Life Committed to Advocacy: Remembering Shelly Simmons
In September, the disability rights community mourned the loss of Shelly Simmons. Simmons was a pioneer for Georgia’s disability movement and served as the Executive Director of the Statewide Independent Living Council of Georgia. She passed away on August 29. Simmons grew up in Englewood, California, and was diagnosed at 13 years old with Muscular Dystrophy. She was passionate about sports and earned a degree in Sports Communication from California State University. Her goal was to bec...
Accessible Audio for Making A Difference
The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) is pleased to announce the addition of four new council members. These Georgians will bring new voices and ideas to the 28-member Council. These members will help make important decisions about services and support for people with disabilities in Georgia. The new members are: Brooke Baumgardner, advocate, Johns Creek, GAMariana Ortiz-Padilla, family member, Smyrna, GALaraleigh Windom, family member, Cumming, GASteven Wright, advocate, C...
