Georgia Disability History Symposium

Seventh Annual Disability History Symposium

HOME GROWN, WORLD CLASS: Georgia's Contributions to the Movement
Featuring guest speaker: Charlotte McClain-Nhlapo, Global Disability Advisor, World Bank Group

This event is free. Registration is required for both in-person and virtual participation. Registration information below. 

Attend in-person

Richard B. Russell Library, 300 S. Hull St. Athens, GA

Start time: 9am - 3:30pm
*Please allow time to arrive early to park, check in, and get settled. 

Parking for off-campus visitors is available in the South Hull Street Deck. South Hull Street runs between Broad and Baxter Streets. Enter at the south entrance near Baxter Street. Parking for our visitors with disabilities is located on Level 3 of the deck, which has a pedestrian bridge. 

Communication access real-time translation (CART), audio description of print materials, and ASL will be provided.

Registration deadline: You must register before September 16, 2024. 

In-person registration 

Attend virtually

We are providing a way you can attend the symposium virtually, but you must register below. We will be using Zoom. You can download the free app here. You will be emailed the Zoom link closer to the event. 

Start time: 9:30am - 3:30pm 

Communication access real-time translation (CART) will be provided. Zoom captions will be available as video subtitles & as a live transcript. Requests for other accommodations or assistance need to be received at least one week before the event. Direct questions to  or or by calling 706-542-8719.

Registration deadline: You must register before September 24, 2024. 

Zoom registration 

Scholarship opportunity

The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities’ Dottie Adams Scholarship awards small grants (not to exceed $2,500) that helps individuals with disabilities and their families attend advocacy, learning events and conferences. Please note that no individual or family may receive these funds in successive years.

Applications must be received at least 30 days prior to the event (but no more than three months prior to the event) in order to be considered for approval for reimbursement of expenses. The complete list of guidelines an application is on GCDD’s website.

This event is made possible by Institute on Human Development and Disability and the Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies.