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NACDD Statement on Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal

“The Bipartisan Infrastructure deal is a big deal for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities,” said Erin Prangley, Director of Policy, National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities. “This historic investment in clean energy, clean drinking water, and other measures is a necessary step to mitigate systemic health disparities among people with intellectual and developmental disabilities including the occurrence of secondary conditions caused by exposure…

NACDD names Michigan, Alaska, and Pennsylvania disability advocates as 2021 national advocacy awardees

The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) will present its Champions for Equal Opportunities (CEO) Awards for outstanding advocates by and with people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) during its Annual Conference on August 4, 2021, at 2pm ET. This year NACDD is honoring four individuals with its CEO Awards. Sarah Carmany…

NACDD Mourns the Passing of Senators Mike Enzi and Carl Levin

The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) is saddened by the passing of two stalwart members of the United States Senate. Both Michigan Senator Carl Levin (Democrat) and Wyoming Senator Mike Enzi (Republican) worked tirelessly to protect people and ensure that all Americans had the best opportunities for a healthy and successful life.…

NACDD Introduces Get Out the Vaccine Campaign for Individuals With I/DD

By Donna Meltzer, NACDD CEO Despite strong efforts across the nation, too many Americans — including people with I/DD, their families and their caregivers — either remain hesitant or are experiencing barriers that keep them from getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Low vaccination rates have a significant impact on the people we serve at the NACDD.…

NACDD Celebrates the 31st Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) is proud to celebrate the 31st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The ADA, passed and signed into law on July 26, 1990, was our nation’s seminal law that finally said that people with disabilities are equal citizens of our country and therefore deserving of…

Disability Advocates Warn the For the People Act’s Paper Ballot Mandate Will Disenfranchise Voters with Disabilities

Date: June 15, 2021 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the undersigned disability organizations express deep concerns over the paper ballot mandate included in the For the People Act (H.R. 1/S. 1). Additionally, organizations offer proposed changes to reduce the harm of the mandate to voters with disabilities. The For the People Act in particular contains numerous provisions to…

The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) Recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month

The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) joins the national movement to raise awareness on the importance of mental health. Millions of adults and children across America experience mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Good mental health is essential to our overall health, and the importance of attending to mental health…

Disability Rights Organizations Join the National John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Action Day

May 8, 2021 Washington, D.C. – Today, the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD), the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL), and the National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) will participate in the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Day of Action in support of the John…

National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) Supports Introduction of the Transition to Competitive and Integrated Employment Act

Washington, D.C. – Today, the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) expressed its strong support for the Transformation to Competitive Employment Act, which provides states, service providers, subminimum wage certificate holders, and other agencies with the resources to help workers with disabilities transition into competitive, integrated employment. “By introducing TCIE, Representatives Bobby Scott…

NACDD Launches #GOTVaccine Campaign Encouraging People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to Get Vaccinated

GetOutTheVaccine.org Provides Resources on COVID-19 Vaccinations WASHINGTON – Today, the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) debuted the Get Out The Vaccine website and called on people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), their loved ones, and caregivers to learn more about the COVID-19 vaccines. On GetOutTheVaccine.org people with I/DD can find trusted…