Bertha’s Story
Listen to this blog post: It all started with a short announcement on the local radio station and a joke over a cup of coffee. This led to a 20-year career and continuing growth. She’s not just a supervisor—she’s a mentor and a friend. This is Bertha’s story. Twenty years and counting Bertha Holtzclaw’s career […]
Kaleb’s Story
Listen to this blog post: He is fascinated by numbers, and data is his passion. He is an artist and a huge dog lover. This is Kaleb. He’s in his twenties and one of the newest employees at Bobby Dodd Institute’s Contact Center. Close to graduation, like many young people his age, Kaleb wasn’t sure […]
Natalie’s Story
Listen to this blog post: “How are you?” These were the first words Natalie said after her brain surgery when her brother, Rich, came to visit her. They were both small kids at the time. Almost 50 years after this experience, Rich gets emotional when memories strike him. They’ve always had a strong bond—always caring […]
Crystal’s Story
Crystal is remarkable—so beautiful in many beautiful ways. She experiences life differently, and that difference is not a limitation. This is how Crystal’s dad, Hosea, describes her.Roxana and Hosea always wanted a girl. When Crystal was born, it was a dream come true. Her mom and dad were overjoyed and filled with hope for the […]
Three New Board Members Join Bobby Dodd Institute’s Board of Directors
IMMEDIATE RELEASE Atlanta, 28 August 2025 Three new board members joined Bobby Dodd Institute’s (BDI) Board of Directors with the start of the new fiscal year, which began in July. Erik Becker, Polly Nicholas, and Van Lear join forces with a group of established board members to help drive BDI’s mission forward. Erik Becker has […]
When You Find the Right Job
By Winston Clements Listen to this blog post: When I interviewed Mary Williams, I was struck by her strength, humility, and deep sense of purpose. Her path was not easy. Overnight, her career came to a halt. Years earlier, while serving as an assistant registrar at the University of Georgia, she suffered a serious back […]
Bobby Dodd Institute Welcomes New CFO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bobby Dodd Institute, 4 August 2024 Bobby Dodd Institute (BDI) announced the appointment of a new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Sam Delaney joins the organization and will lead accounting, financial planning and analysis, tax, insurance, and treasury activities. “I wanted to be part of an organization that creates jobs and other opportunities […]
The Civil Rights Act That Changed How We See Disability
Listen to this blog post: It was the summer of 2000 – a new millennium with new hopes and dreams. I was 12 years old when I had the rare opportunity to be a part of something big – bigger than me. Atlanta was one of 24 cities to participate in the Spirit of the […]
Working Effectively from Home is Not Rocket Science. Here’s How to Maximize Your Workhours
Listen to this blog post: When most people used to think about a workday, they’d think about getting up early, driving to an office, working eight hours, and coming home. But times have changed. For many people, this is not what a typical workday looks like anymore. More and more people are working from home […]
There’s Never a Wrong Time to Talk About Men’s Mental Health
Corey’s childhood was far from perfect. He had the support of family and friends, but even in the earliest stages of his life, something felt missing. He felt isolated, alone, and not good enough. His parents, Jeff and Debbie, noticed Corey’s mental struggles as early as elementary school. And middle and high school were no […]