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...
Destination Dawgs: Where Opportunity Meets Inclusion
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2 months ago
Destination Dawgs: Where Opportunity Meets Inclusion
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, and thrive alongside their peers. What began as an idea from a 2014 exploratory grant has since become a nationally recognized program that places students at the heart of campus life. Unlike some programs that offer separate classes, Destination Dawgs was built to be fully integrated. Staff exp...
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...