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,…
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proposed rule that would have phased out the use of Section 14(c) certificates under the Fair Labor Standards Act—an outdated…
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…
A Statement on Recent Shootings in Minnesota The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) is deeply saddened and concerned by the recent shooting in Minnesota that took the life of a devoted public servant Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband. The heinous acts also injured several individuals, including Minnesota State Senator John Hoffman. Our thoughts…
Let’s Use 5 Minutes for 3 Actions—and Speak Up with 1 Voice for Disability Rights! Right now, people with disabilities are facing big challenges. Some leaders in Washington, DC want to cut our services, erase our protections, and silence our voices. But we can fight back. And it only takes 5 minutes to make…
The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) stands in full support of the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) and the nationwide UCEDD network and is shocked that the President’s budget eliminates this important pillar of the Developmental Disabilities Network (DD Network). UCEDDs fulfill the essential role that all three DD Act partners…
The undersigned members of the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) Financial Security and Poverty Task Force write to express our grave concern with proposals under consideration for inclusion in budget reconciliation that would cut funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). People with disabilities are significantly more likely to face food insecurity than…
May 14, 2025 Statement for the Record Submitted by National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) at the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Hearing on Fiscal Year 2026 Department of Health and Human Services Budget Chairman Cassidy, Ranking Member Sanders and Members of the Committee, On behalf of the National Association of Councils…
May 14, 2025 Statement for the Record Submitted by National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) at the House Committee on Appropriations Budget Hearing on U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Chairman Cole, Ranking Member DeLauro and Members of the Committee, On behalf of the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD),…
May 5, 2025 (Washington, DC) – The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) will be advocating on Capitol Hill the week of May 4th to share stories of why Medicaid Matters to the intellectual and developmental disabilities community across the country. The weeklong effort is to bring attention to the dire impact to…