The U.S. Department of Labor announced a proposed rule to phase out subminimum wage certificates under Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act, representing a critical step toward ensuring equity and dignity in the workplace for individuals with developmental disabilities. And now, it’s your turn to provide feedback. Here’s what you need to know:…
Welcome to INSIGHT, the new monthly newsletter from the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities. The monthly newsletter will feature stories focused on policy, the work of State DD Councils across the country, and other insight on what’s impacting the developmental disability community across the country. The Push to End 14c NACDD and state…
The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities has awarded five State DD Councils an additional $15,000 through the Bridging Aging & Disability Network Enhanced Funding Opportunity, funded by the Administration on Community Living. The funding will be distributed to Alabama, Hawaii, Iowa, Michigan, and New Mexico. The funding will continue to expand and strengthen…
The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities commends the U.S. Department of Labor on its announcement for ending subminimum wages. For Immediate Release December 3, 2024 Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a proposed rule to phase out subminimum wage certificates under Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards…
by Mia DeGeorges, NACDD Intern Donald Trump’s victory and the potential appointment of anti-vaccine science-skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as secretary of the Health and Human Services Department will have complex consequences for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Kennedy’s campaign against vaccines has limiting and dangerous implications for the health of individuals with disabilities,…
The time has come to end the practice of paying sub-minimum wages to people with developmental disabilities under Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This outdated provision, enacted in 1938, allows employers to pay workers with disabilities less than the federal minimum wage, perpetuating a system of segregation, exploitation, and limited opportunity.…
With the recent events from Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, the Georgia BioLab explosion, Disability Victory has provided resources for voters with disabilities for updates on voting access across the Southern states. Florida: Florida voting rights groups have filed a motion trying to extend the voter registration deadline. While information is still developing on Hurricane…