About
About GCDD
Our mission is to bring about social and policy changes that promote opportunities for the wide spectrum of diverse Georgians with developmental disabilities and their families to live, learn, work, play and worship in their communities.

Learn about GCDD
Annual Reports

DD Network

FAQs About GCDD

Five Year Strategic Plan

GCDD Meetings

Job Openings

Our Staff

Our Vision and Values

The Council
Public Policy
Public Policy
Our public policy efforts encourage the integration between people with developmental disabilities, the people who support them, and the community as a whole. We foster change and public awareness that reflects the needs of people with developmental disabilities.

Read about our Policies
Advocacy & Policy Alerts

GCDD Advocacy Days

Public Policy Priorities

Policy Positions & Resources

The GCDD Storytelling Project

Becoming a Grassroots Advocate
Current Projects
Current Projects
The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) collaborates with, supports and funds many projects across Georgia that promote best practices demonstrating innovative programs and activities that create opportunities to enhance the quality of life for Georgians living with developmental disabilities (DD).

Learn more about our Current Projects
Diversity

Education

Self-Advocacy

Systems Change
News & Media
News & Media
Stay up-to-date on the latest news, events, and announcements that impact people with developmental disabilities and their families in Georgia.

Stay updated with our news & media
Making a Difference Magazine

En Español

GCDD e-news

In the News

Press Releases

Person First Language

Announcements

Calendar of Events
Funding
Funding Opportunities
We make funds available to increase the capacity and resources of public and private nonprofit entities and others to develop a comprehensive community system that responds to the choices, capabilities and needs of persons with developmental disabilities and their families.

Learn more about funding opportunities
Dottie Adams Scholarship Fund

Conference Support Funds

Notice of Funds Available
Resources
Other Resources
We provide access to resources to help you find developmental disabilities services, learn about the history of disability policy, and access papers written about disability issues.

Browse our resouces
Developmental Disabilities Services and Supports

History of Disabilities Policy

White Papers

Resources

Looking for information to help you find services and learn more about developmental disabilities? Check out our resources!

Developmental Disabilities Services and Supports

Learn where to find resources and services in your community, including how to apply for a Medicaid Waiver.

History of Disability Policy

Read about disability laws and what to do if you experience discrimination due to your disability.

White Papers

GCDD has funded the creation of white papers focused on various topics affecting the developmental disabilities community.

Public Policy

Current Projects

News & Media

Funding Opportunities

Other Resources

Resources

Developmental Disabilities Services and Supports

History of Disability Policy

White Papers