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In the Limelight
Marie Peters
 Outreach Specialist Marie Peters clearly loves her job working with people living with developmental disabilities. She worked for AADD for nine years in the '80s and then took some time off to care for family. In 2010, not satisfied with her part-time job processing IRS tax returns, she called AADD to see if she could come aboard again. To her luck there was an opening and she just celebrated being with the agency for (an additional) two years on October 1st.
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Upcoming Events
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Holiday Adopt a Family
October 15-
December 7, 2012
Adopt an AADD family for the holidays! Most of the people served by AADD live in deep, persistent poverty and cannot provide for their families during the holiday season. You can give the gift of joy for some very deserving families in need by donating food, gift cards, clothing, toys, and household essentials. Please contact Suzie Sloan at (404) 809-2911 to learn more. Family Support Center Open House December 6, 2012 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. AADD- 125 Clairemont Avenue, Suite 300, Decatur, GA 30030 You are invited to visit AADD and take a tour of our office and new Family Support Center. Learn more about the services that we offer through our Center and our work in the developmental disability community. Volunteer Orientation January 22, 2012 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. AADD- 125 Clairemont Avenue, Suite 300, Decatur, GA 30030 You can give the gift of friendship to people of all abilities. If you want to make a difference, we enthusiastically invite you to attend AADD's next volunteer orientation! Join us for cookies and punch to learn more about our exciting volunteer opportunities. RSVP to Suzie Sloan by Monday, January 21. Partners in Policymaking March 15-17 April 26-28, 2013 125 Clairemont Avenue Suite 300, Decatur, GA 30030 Partners in Policymaking is an innovative leadership training opportunity designed to involve and empower self-advocates and family members to become better advocates for individuals with disabilities. To apply, please contact Rita Young. The application deadline is January 31, 2013.
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AADD Legacy Breakfast
Pease Family Accepts Award
There weren't many dry eyes in the room when Kyle and his parents, Janis and Richard Pease accepted their award as the 2012 Legacy Honorees. Kyle's charming personality and humor had the room experiencing all sorts of emotions, from tearing up to many moments of jovial laughter. Janis and Richard stood behind him as Kyle inspired the audience with his story. Kyle's story was a testament to the trailblazing work and advocacy the family has laid out for thousands of young people with disabilities in the Atlanta community. |
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AADD Family Takes a Stroll to the Poll
An AADD family was excited to cast their ballot on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Armed with knowledge about the election process and the candidates through watching some of the presidential election coverage, teens Brittany and Aquantice, and their mother, Samantha, voted for the first time.
Brittany, 18, and Aquantice, 19, both Douglas High School students beamed with pride as they exited the voting booth. Brittany said, "My brother and I both felt really good about participating in the voting process. It made us feel good about ourselves."
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Individual and Family Support
Adopt an AADD Family for the Holidays!
Letha is a single mother living with a developmental disability. Before Letha came to AADD 17 years ago, she was having trouble paying her bills on time and wanted to live on her own in an apartment. Today, with AADD's help, Letha has become more independent. She has received help managing her finances and this year she was excited to move into a safe, new apartment. Letha is very involved with AADD,participating in the Women Against Violence and Exploitation (WAVE) support group, parenting support group and self-advocacy group.
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Advocacy and Education
Conversations that Matter Brings Advocates Together
This fall, over 500 advocates from five different cities attended AADD's Conversations that Matter to join the facilitated large group discussion. Advocates discussed building a brighter future after high school for people with developmental disabilities and the post-secondary options that are currently available. This year, AADD traveled to Valdosta, Kennesaw, Statesboro, Macon and Gainesville to start a dialogue, provide networking opportunities and connect families with various resources.
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1956 Leadership Society
AADD is excited to welcome our new 1956 Leadership Society members.
Partner
Delta Air Lines
McKenna Long & Aldridge Foundation
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All About Developmental Disabilities
Atlanta's preeminent resource on developmental disabilities, All About Developmental Disabilities (AADD) has been providing support services to families for more than 55 years. We are often the one place where people with developmental disabilities can go to achieve personal empowerment, family stability and community participation. AADD employs a family- and community-based approach to helping families with developmental disabilities, because the impact isn't limited to just one individual. Through family support services, public policy and advocacy, and community engagement, AADD empowers families living with developmental disabilities to make informed choices and receive the necessary assistance to support those choices. For more information, visit www.aadd.org.
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All About Developmental Disabilities
125 Clairemont Avenue, Suite 300 / Decatur, Georgia 30030
  
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