Disabilities council to host Advocacy Days

The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities will host its fourth annual Advocacy Days starting Jan. 29 during the Georgia General Assembly legislative session, according to a press release.

Five different Advocacy Days will focus on policies affecting people with disabilities and bring together advocates from across the state to speak with elected officials. Topics will include Gracie’s Law, Inclusive Post-Secondary Education, Employment, School to Prison Pipeline and Transportation:

Jan. 29: Gracie’s Law (Organ Transplant Discrimination) – Advocate for Passage of Gracie’s Law to Safeguard against Organ Transplant Discrimination for Children and Adults with Disabilities.

Feb. 6: Inclusive Post-Secondary Education – Advocate for Inclusive College Opportunities for Students with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities.

Feb. 11: Employment – Advocate for Policies that Improve Competitive, Integrated Employment Options for Georgians with Developmental Disabilities.

Feb. 27: School-to-Prison Pipeline – Advocate to keep African American Males in Special Education classes from being Pushed out of School and into the Criminal Justice System.

March 11: Transportation – Advocate for Reliable Transportation Options to Ensure People with Developmental Disabilities are Included in their Communities. Topics are subject to change. Each event will take place 8 a.m. to noon at Central Presbyterian Church (across the Georgia State Capitol), 201 Washington St. SW.

Information: www.gcdd.org