The Center for Leadership in Disability (CLD) is a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) at Georgia State University (GSU) since 2008. CLD is located within the Center for Healthy Development and the School of Public Health. Our mission is to translate research into sustainable community practices that contribute to independent, self-determined, inclusive, and productive lives for people with disabilities and their families.

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Staff Spotlight - Raynell Washington

Meet Raynell Washington, a Research Coordinator at CLD!

On staff since October 2019, Raynell serves as a Research Coordinator, PEERS® instructor, and a 2019-2020 LEND… more »

IDEAL - Empowering Expression

Students with autism and mild intellectual disabilities are discovering an enriching college experience through Georgia State’s media-focused IDEAL program.

Trainee Spotlight - John Olmstead

Meet John Olmstead, a CLD UCEDD Trainee!

John was working with a non-profit (GEEARS: Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Students) and knew that he… more »