Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities

The House Health Committee meeting that was originally scheduled for Wednesday, June 24th has been moved to TODAY, Tuesday June 23rd at 2:00PM. The meeting will be held at the State Capitol Room 403.

Submit written testimony to Graham Stewart at [email protected]

Topics include:
▪️ Proposed 20% rate reduction affecting Babies Can’t Wait providers
▪️ Access to hospital dental procedures requiring anesthesia for people with IDD

Watch live: https://www.legis.ga.gov/schedule/house

🚨 Disability Rights News

On June 18, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released a letter that could impact the future of disability rights and access to community-based services. The letter addresses the ADA’s “integration mandate” and the interpretation of the landmark Olmstead decision, raising important questions for the disability community.

Your voice matters. Read the letter, learn more and contact your elected officials at: https://conta.cc/4aheTIi.

❤️🖤💚 Happy Juneteenth from the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities.

Please note that the GCDD office is closed in observance of Juneteenth and will reopen on Monday.

📢 Public Comment Opportunity!

The GA House Health Committee meets June 24, 2026 from 2:30–4:30 p.m. at the State Capitol Room 403. Topics include a proposed 20% rate reduction affecting Babies Can’t Wait providers and concerns about access to hospital dental procedures requiring anesthesia for people w/IDD.

The meeting includes public testimony, and you can watch the live stream at https://www.legis.ga.gov/schedule/house

We will share participation and comment details when they are available!

Today, we celebrate the 27th anniversary of the Olmstead Decision, a landmark Supreme Court ruling that affirmed the right of people with disabilities to work and participate in their communities rather than in institutions.

The fight for true community inclusion continues, and Olmstead remains a powerful reminder that disability rights are civil rights.

Tomorrow is Georgia's Runoff Election Day!

If you didn't vote early, tomorrow is the day to make your voice heard.

Read GCDD's latest article: https://gcdd.org/news-a-media/making-a-difference-magazine/june-2026/your-vote-still-counts-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-june-16-runoff-election

Your voice matters! 💙

GCDD is planning for the future and wants to hear from YOU. Share your thoughts and help shape priorities for the next five years of advocacy, services, and systems change in Georgia.

🔗 View the complete plan: https://gcdd.org

📝 English survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5DR2B5S
📝 Spanish survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/R7JF7QT

📖 Join the Tubman Museum for a reading of Waddie Welcome and the Beloved Community

Gather with friends and neighbors for an afternoon of storytelling, reflection, and community as this powerful Georgia story is brought to life.

⭐ Free to the Public
🗓 Sunday, June 14
🕑 2:00–4:00 PM
📍 Tubman African American Museum, Macon, GA

📧 RSVP: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

🗳️ Reminder: Early voting for Georgia's runoff election is happening this week, June 8–12.

If you haven't cast your ballot yet, make a plan to vote early or on Election Day, Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
Every vote matters. Check your polling location and voting hours before you go, and make your voice heard in this important election.

📅 Save the Date!

Advancing Employment at the University of Georgia is excited to announce our 2026 National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) Celebration.

Join us on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, from 9:00 AM–1:00 PM at the Tubman Museum as we celebrate inclusive employment and the contributions of people with disabilities in the workforce.

We hope to see you there!