About this episode

The episode discusses the personal impact of public policy on individuals with disabilities and the role of advocacy in shaping legislation.

When people hear the words “public policy,” they often think about legislation, committee meetings, or debates under the Gold Dome. They think about bills and resolutions. I understand why. But for me, public policy has never been about paperwork. It's always been about people. I joined the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities in 2024, and now I serve as chair of the Public Policy Committee. My role is to stay informed about issues affecting people with disabilities, help respond whe...

Topics covered

• public policy
• disabilities
• legislation
• advocacy
• community impact

Keywords

• public policy
• disabilities
• Georgia Council
• advocacy
• legislation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities

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