Advocate for Disability Rights & Inclusion in Georgia
Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities
The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) is a state agency dedicated to advancing public policies that promote opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities (DD) in Georgia. By collaborating with legislators, advocacy groups, and community partners, GCDD works to improve education, housing, employment, and community living for individuals with DD and their families.
Donate
Why Donate?
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Up to $25 donation match Every dollar you give makes a real difference, and will be matched up to $25!
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100+ organizations partner with GCDD each year to advocate for and support individuals with developmental disabilities.
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20+ public education campaigns each year to raise awareness and promote community inclusion.
5,000+ individuals directly impacted by GCDD’s advocacy and policy change initiatives.
Changing Lives Through
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Public Policy Advocacy
Promotes policies that improve the lives of people with DD through research, analysis, and reform.
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Current Projects
Supports initiatives in accessibility, education, self-advocacy, and systems change to enhance the quality of life for Georgians with DD.
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Funding Opportunities
Provides grants to increase the capacity and resources of public and private entities to develop comprehensive community systems that respond to the needs of individuals with DD and their families.
GCDD empowers individuals to advocate for themselves. Their work fosters real change.
Donation Tiers & Specific Impact
- $25 – Helps to fund awareness campaigns that educate the public on the needs and rights of individuals with developmental disabilities.
- $50 – Provides resources for advocacy efforts that promote policies ensuring equality and access for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- $100 – Supports training for families and caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities, empowering them to better support their loved ones.
- $250 – Contributes to funding programs that increase community inclusion and create opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities to live, work, and play in their communities.
- $500 – Sponsors a community event or conference aimed at increasing awareness and understanding of developmental disabilities, while connecting individuals to valuable resources.
- $1000 – Provides funding for grassroots initiatives that advocate for public policy changes to improve the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities in Georgia.
Contact
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Address
200 Piedmont Avenue SE, Suite 426, 4th Floor, Atlanta, GA 30334 -
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