GCDD Employment/IPSE Advocacy Day

Advocacy Days give members of Georgia’s intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) community the chance to connect directly with state leaders. They are a great opportunity for both new advocates and seasoned ones to have a real impact on our state’s policies for people with I/DD.

Employment: Currently, employers at community rehabilitation programs in Georgia can legally pay people with disabilities less than the minimum wage. This is known as a 14(c) certificate and organizations holding one can pay people as little as 22¢ an hour. Advocates will meet with their legislators to call for a bill to end 14(c) certificates. This will ensure fair and livable wages for Georgians with disabilities. View our one-pager on 14(c) Certificates (PDF).

Inclusive Post Secondary Education (IPSE): Georgia has been leading the way in advocating for Inclusive Post Secondary Education programs. Currently, Georgia has nine schools supporting people with intellectual disabilities (ID) to go to school in Georgia. These programs serve as a pipeline for future skilled and talented candidates with disabilities in Georgia to learn skills and get education that can help them to enter the workforce and/or live independently after college. Advocates will meet with their legislators to thank them for last year’s investment of $1.5 million.

When: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 from 8am to 1:30pm EST

Location: Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building, 18 Capitol Square Southwest Atlanta, GA 30334