• Disability History Symposium

    Richard B. Russell Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United States

    Mark your calendars for this year's Georgia Disability History Symposium. This year we have the honor of welcoming Samuel and Dan Habib as our keynote speakers. These award-winning film makers are known for films on disability-related topics including Intelligent Lives, Including Samuel, and My Disability Roadmap.

  • From Collaboration to Action: State Initiatives Advancing Disability Employment

    This webinar will focus on innovative ways states are using partnerships, shared goals, and evidence-driven approaches to strengthen service delivery to job seekers with disabilities through the public workforce development system. Panelists will highlight how initiatives were launched, how partners contributed to design and implementation, and how states are tracking progress and adjusting strategies to improve results. Participants will hear directly […]

  • Beyond “Just Getting By”: Supporting the Financial and Relational Lives of Families with Disabilities

    Tate Reception Hall 45 Baxter Street, Athens, GA, United States

    Families with disabilities navigate emotional, relational, and financial challenges that intersect in ways most professionals aren't fully prepared to address. This workshop brings together experts in mental health, financial planning, and disability support services to build a shared foundation — covering research, theory, and practical resources grounded in real family experience. The workshop closes with a moderated panel of […]

  • Reimagining Schools, Neighborhoods & Faith Communities to Include All Children and Youth

    Tubman African American Museum 310 Cherry St, Macon, GA, United States

    This free event brings together some powerful organizations all working toward the same goal — making sure every child and young person feels like they truly belong. The groups behind it include the Center on Human Development and Disability at the University of Georgia (CHDD UGA), the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD), Out of […]