All About Developmental Disabilities Boosts Board with Rachael Barron

All About Developmental Disabilities (AADD), Georgia’s preeminent provider of support services for families living with developmental disabilities, has added education consultant and academic coach Rachael Barron to its Board of Directors. The nonprofit agency (www.aadd.org) has also appointed attorney Kedrick Eily and solution sales expert Stephen Fodroczi to the board.

“We’re excited about the experience, passion and perspective these new board members bring to the table for AADD,” said AADD Board President Judith Moen Stanley. “Each brings the skills and dedication we need to support Georgians with developmental disabilities.”

Barron is the owner of W3 Connections, Inc., a company providing instruction in the area of executive functioning and study skills to students and teachers.

• Began her advocacy efforts in support of her oldest child, Wilson.
• Graduated from AADD’s Partners in Policymaking program in 2004.

• Has presented on related topics at the IDA Georgia, The Schenck School and COPAA (Council of Parents Advocates and Attorneys).
• Has been an active advocate at the State Capitol on issues related to the education of students with disabilities and served as the parent member of the Governor’s Working Group on Abuse in the Educational Setting.

She received her undergraduate degree from Emory University, majoring in Political Science and French. She is married to David Barron and has three children. Her family lives in the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta.

Founded in 1956, All About Developmental Disabilities (AADD) is an Atlanta-based non-profit organization dedicated to providing family support, advocacy and training opportunities for individuals and families living with developmental disabilities.

Developmental disabilities are defined as severe chronic intellectual and/or physical disabilities that limit three or more critical functional abilities. Examples include Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, autism disorders, fetal alcohol disorders and intellectual disabilities. These disabilities manifest early in life (before age 22) and last a lifetime.