WELCOME TO THE GEORGIA
COUNCIL ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
The mission of the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities is "to collaborate with Georgia citizens, public and private advocacy organizations, and policy makers to positively influence public policies that enhance the quality of life for people with developmental disabilities and their families. The Council provides collaboration through information and advocacy activities, program implementation and funding, and public policy analysis and research.”
OUR MISSION
Abilities Expo
Abilities Expo: The Nation’s Leading Event for the Disabilities Market
For three decades, the major participants in the community of people with disabilities have gathered at Abilities Expo to gain knowledge and improve lives. The end-users, the professionals and the companies whose products and services support this burgeoning market derive tremendous benefit from this impressive event. This event will take place November 6-8 at the Cobb Galleria Convention Center, follow this link to register: http://abilitiesexpo.com/atlanta/index.html
The Council is accepting proposals for the launch of a new graphic identity, design and implementation of a comprehensive public awareness campaign and for ongoing public relations services that will support the organization’s strategic public outreach and communications plan. Click here for information on this Notice Of Funds Available (NoFA.)
To see any questions on this NoFA please click here.
To view the Council’s other funding opportunities such as grants, scholarships, etc. please click here.
What are the alternatives to guardianship and conservatorship? In a free society, the right to make personal decisions such as where to live, whom to marry, or how to spend money is a key part of human dignity. Taking away any of an adult’s rights to make decisions is a serious matter and should be a last resort used only to the extent absolutely necessary. To read more about guardianship and its alternatives click here.
New Resource for Families
Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities Advisory Members
The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities is accepting applications from individuals with developmental disabilities who are interested in becoming Advisory Members of the Council. We will accept applications until December 1, 2009.
In January, 1998, the Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities created a membership category called advisory member. These are individuals with developmental disabilities and family members not appointed by the Governor to the Council but who are valuable in understanding the needs and issues in Georgia. Advisory members have a better understanding of how the Council operates and its mission. After having served a two-year term, advisory members are recommended to the Governor to serve as full Council members as openings became available. Like full Council members, advisory members are expected to attend Council and committee meetings, take responsibility and follow through on assignments, and open doors to communities that they participate in. Each member is expected to develop certain skills such as to learn more about local, state, and federal issues impacting people with developmental
disabilities and their families.
Advisory Member Applications