Ditto. You have created an innovative and effective model that I hope will soon be replicated in other states.
Debra
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On Behalf Of Maichle, Pat (DSHS)
Sent: Friday, June 10, 2016 1:39 PM
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Subject: Re: DD Councils Georgia DD Council Receives Prestigious Award at AAIDD Conference
Very Nice!! Congratulations, Georgia! You are awesome.
Pat
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On Jun 10, 2016 1:27 PM, Donna Meltzer <xxxxxx@nacdd.org> wrote:
GCDD’s Real Communities Initiative Receives National Award
The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) was the recipient this week of the American Association
on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) 2016 Full Community Inclusion Award for its Real Communities Initiative. The award was presented during the AAIDD Conference in this week in Downtown Atlanta. This award recognizes culturally responsive
programs that have succeeded in full community inclusion and participation.
“We are excited and grateful for this recognition,” said GCDD Executive Director Eric Jacobson. “We share this with our Real Communities Community Builders, partners, GCDD Council
and staff who continue working towards an inclusive community for Georgians with and without disabilities.”
Many Councils have benefited from learning about the Real Communities Initiative and have adopting some of the
Asset Based Community Principles (ABCD) into their own work.
Thanks for inspiring us all Eric, Mitzi and entire Georgia DD Council! Congratulations to you all!
Donna and the NACDD Team
Donna A. Meltzer, CEO
National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities
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Washington, DC 20006
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