GCDD’s Strategic Five-Year Planning Process Update

The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) is in the final phases of gathering input for its 2027-2031 Five-Year Strategic Plan. Information gathered from stakeholders across the state will help GCDD form a strategic plan to create systems change for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families. The final plan will guide projects that help the Council influence public policy at both state and federal levels, support capacity building through technical assistance and grants, facilitate discussions on creating change, and promote public awareness of the needs of the disability community.

Currently, GCDD is gathering information through focus groups involving families, self-advocates, and providers. These focus groups are crucial for identifying where resources and programming are needed most. 

To ensure the plan reflects the needs and priorities of the community, GCDD is also collecting information from Georgians through an online survey. We are in the final weeks of the survey being open, and it is vital to include as many voices as possible in this data collection effort. Individuals with I/DD, their families, caregivers, and community advocates are encouraged to take the survey and share it with others. 

The survey, available in both English and Spanish, takes approximately 5-10 minutes to complete and closes soon. To complete the survey, click one of the following links below:

Take the survey:

English: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/G8WYS8J

Spanish: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GH3C2LY

By engaging with the community and incorporating their feedback, GCDD’s goal is to ensure that individuals with I/DD are interdependent, included in their communities, and self-determined in their lives. For more information, visit our website.

Your participation is essential in shaping a future where individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities can thrive. Please complete the survey and share it widely to ensure that every voice is heard.