Why NOW and COMP Waivers Matter for Georgia Families

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and highlights a young woman's journey towards independence with support from her family.

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, a national campaign that began in 1987. It reminds us that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) are important members of our communities and should be fully included in all parts of life—school, work, recreation, and community activities. In this article, you will read about a young woman with I/DD who is living the life she chooses. She is building an independent and meaningful life with support from her family an...

Topics covered

• developmental disabilities
• awareness
• community inclusion
• independence
• support systems

Keywords

• developmental disabilities
• Georgia
• community
• independence
• support
• awareness month

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities

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