Congress Chose Cuts Over Care: The Disability Community Responds

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) expresses deep concern and disappointment over the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which passed both the Senate and House and is expected to be signed by President Trump. People with disabilities—especially those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD)—along with their families, caregivers,…

NACDD and DD Councils Across the Country Disappointed by Department of Labor’s Decision to Withdraw Rule to End Subminimum Wage for Workers with Disabilities

Washington, DC — The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) and State Councils on Developmental Disabilities across the country are expressing deep disappointment following the U.S. Department of Labor’s decision to withdraw its proposed rule that would have phased out the use of Section 14(c) certificates under the Fair Labor Standards Act—an outdated…

Statement from the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) on the Passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act 

We won’t sugarcoat it: This stinks. The passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act is deeply disappointing. It disregards the voices and experiences of people with developmental disabilities, their families, and the disability community at large. It’s okay to be angry, upset, or just plain tired. Take the time you need to feel whatever…