Center for Leadership in Disability

As we celebrate this season of gratitude, we all at CLD would like to extend our warm wishes for a joyful Thanksgiving. We are grateful for the support of our friends, family, and partners who join us in promoting inclusivity and fostering a more equitable world for everyone.

This GIVING TUESDAY, join us in making a difference by supporting the Center for Leadership in Disability (CLD). Many individuals with disabilities face barriers to accessing health care, education, and other essential resources. Your gift to CLD will help break down these barriers, empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families, and their communities. Please donate today! https://t.gsu.edu/3Vc94nV

QPR Training Lunch and Learn is on December 5, 12-1:30 PM. QPR is an online 60-minute educational program that teaches you how to recognize the warning signs of a mental health emergency and how to get a person at risk of suicide the help they need. Please register for our free training! https://t.gsu.edu/4f3avgj

Darien Todd, Community Advocate Specialist, delivered an inspiring presentation at the Tuskegee Airmen Global Academy. He shared his journey, detailing his experiences from elementary school to college and his strategies to overcome challenges. #gsucld #disabilityadvocate

The Georgia Association for Infant Mental Health (GA-AIMH) conference hosted 215 of Georgia’s early childhood workforce members. This year’s theme was Consilience in Action: Bridging Disciplines to Advance Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health in Georgia. The keynote speaker was Dr. Avivah McPherson; she set the tone with her enlightening presentation on From Adversity to Resilience: The Transformative Power of Early Intervention in Perinatal and Infant Mental Health.

Mark Crenshaw, Assistant Director of CLD and Training Director of the GaLEND program, presented to the School Psychology program's Social and Cultural Issues class. The presentation focused on strategies for addressing ableism in schools and was on models of disability and ableism. #CollegeofEducationGSU #gsucld #galend

SAVE THE DATE! Georgia Child Health Conference July 12-15, 2025. Stone Mountain Park ( Virtual option available) The Georgia Child Health Conference, formerly the Babies Can't Wait Conference, has expanded to include all child health programs within the Georgia Department of Public Health. The conference will unite individuals committed to providing high-quality services and resources for children with special healthcare needs and disabilities. Registration will open in early 2025. #GACHILDHEALTH2025

The Marcus Autism Center hosted webinars for CAREGIVERS in partnership with Babies Can't Wait, the Georgia Department of Public Health, and the Georgia Autism Initiative. Many valuable info and resources! https://t.gsu.edu/3NXkQhT

Attention all you fashion-forward women! JCPenney has released a new line of attractive and functional apparel designed for women who use wheelchairs. What do you think about this new line? Learn more, https://t.gsu.edu/3YVJ7u3

LEND alum Martha Haythorn, Tais Keyser, and Brook Kubik were appointed by Governor Kemp as members of the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCCD). During the quarterly meeting, Martha was elected Vice Chair of the Council by her fellow council members, while Brook Kubik was elected to serve on the Executive Committee of GCDD. #GaLEND #GCCD