Be a Part of GCDD’s Five-Year Strategic Plan
Written by Maria Pinkelton on . Feature Story.
The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) is excited to announce the start of its 2027-2031 Five-Year Strategic Plan project. The plan is created using input from stakeholders across the state and it sets how the Council will allow opportunities to create systems change for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families. The final document 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.
To ensure the plan reflects the needs and priorities of the community, GCDD will collect information from Georgians through an online survey and virtual townhall and focus group listening sessions. Using these tools, GCDD will gather input from individuals with disabilities, their families, caregivers, and community advocates. The survey, available in both English and Spanish, includes multiple-choice questions and opportunities for more in-depth responses, taking approximately 5-10 minutes to complete.
The feedback collected will be instrumental in shaping GCDD’s next Five-Year Strategic Plan. Key themes that have emerged from these discussions in prior plans include employment, transportation, advocacy, innovation, elimination of waiting lists, coalition building, transition planning, peer support, technology, advocacy training, expanded services in rural areas, and integrated housing.
By engaging with the community and incorporating their feedback, GCDD’s goal is to ensure that individuals with I/DD are interdependent, economically self-sufficient, included in their communities, and self-determined in their lives. Complete the survey today:
- English: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/G8WYS8J
- Spanish: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GH3C2LY
To register for a GCDD virtual town hall meeting:
- March 11th from 6:00pm to 7:30pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/BLLvC6EETtC2Bn7Y7lZD_A
- March 20th from 1:00pm to 2:30pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/mDv34Rz8SCKbvqBaMwDmLA
For more information, visit www.gcdd.org or follow us on social media for upcoming focus group dates.
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