developmental disability

Education November 14, 2022

Director of the Academy for Inclusive Learning and Social Growth at KSU receives Fulbright Specialist Program Award for disability services project

Kennesaw State University published the following article by Dave Shelles on its website: Kennesaw State University’s Neil Duchac, who serves as the director of the Academy for Inclusive Learning and…

Health Care December 3, 2021

Behavioral Health agencies in Cobb and Haralson counties consolidate

Cobb County Community Services Board and Haralson Behavioral Health Services are consolidating and integrating into Highland Rivers Health. Those agencies provide services for people with behavioral health issues, including substance…

Sports January 1, 2021

Baseball teams for people with autism and other disabilities forming in Powder Springs and East Cobb

The Alternative Baseball Organization will restart its East Cobb and Powder Springs programs in 2021, and is looking for players, volunteers and donations. The plan is to begin post-pandemic competition…

Guest Opinion May 13, 2020

Helping those with intellectual/developmental disabilities during COVID-19

[This is a guest opinion piece by Lorie Winn, Chief I/DD Officer at Cobb County Community Services Board] There is no individual in the world not impacted by COVID-19, but…

Kennesaw March 26, 2018

New Coffee Shop Is Opportunity For Adults With Disabilities

Kennesaw has a new coffee shop called Independent Grounds Cafe. The idea came to Lorna Heid last fall, inspired by her daughter Emma who is a sophomore and works in…

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Opinion September 23, 2023