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GAO Files Lawsuit Seeking to End Institutionalization and Confinement of Children in Georgia

by donnaJanuary 3, 2024

Civil rights attorneys, including GAO staff, filed a class action lawsuit today charging Georgia officials with violating federal law for their well-documented, longstanding failure to provide mandated home and community-based mental health services to thousands of children who experience repeated, prolonged, unnecessary institutionalization and the avoidable harm associated with this confinement. Official press release here. Read the complaint...Full Story »

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No Surprises Act and Transparency in Coverage – GAO is a level funded plan. 

by donnaJuly 4, 2022

The Transparency in Coverage regulation requires insurers and group health plans to disclose in network and out of network rates on our website. GAO is a level...

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Georgia District Court Approves Class Action Settlement to Address Unconstitutional Conditions for Women in Regional Jail.

by donnaJune 28, 2022

On April 4, 2022,  the  District Court for  the Northern District of Georgia approved a class action settlement to address unconstitutional conditions for women...

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COVID-19: Keeping People with Disabilities Safe – Part 4

by donnaJune 15, 2020

In Part 4 (my final blog), you will find some of my favorite online COVID-19 resources. I hope you find them helpful as you move from sheltering in place to resuming...

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COVID-19: KEEPING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES SAFE – Part 3

by donnaMay 14, 2020

Last time we talked about the information you needed to provide to hospital staff if you had to leave your loved one with a disability in the hospital alone. We...

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#GivingTuesdayNow is today. Make a gift to support your neighbors.

by donnaMay 5, 2020

We’re all feeling a lot of emotions right now. In the blink of an eye, we collectively embarked upon universal upheaval. If you’re looking for a way to stay...

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#GivingTuesdayNow is tomorrow, May 5! But you can make a gift today!

by donnaMay 4, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic means more Georgians need help. GAO advocates are working overtime to meet the increased need. The world has changed immeasurably over the...

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COVID-19: Keeping People with Disabilities Safe – Part 2

by donnaMay 1, 2020

Last week I presented information and resources on how be proactive in planning for an emergency situation during this unprecedented time of COVID-19. I hope many...

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COVID-19: Keeping People with Disabilities Safe

by donnaApril 22, 2020

In this unprecedented time of COVID-19, people with disabilities are at heightened risk, more vulnerable than ever. Is there anything you can do to help someone...

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Cuts to your services? Make sure you file a timely appeal!

by donnaOctober 26, 2017