NACDD Welcomes President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris

Looks forward to working together to strengthen the rights of people with disabilities WASHINGTON, DC — The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities congratulates President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris. In his speech on Saturday, President-Elect Biden emphasized the importance of the disability community and highlighted his commitment to making our country…

Learning Disabilities Awareness Month: Growing up with ADHD

by Emily Kranking Not everybody knows that October is Learning Disabilities Awareness Month. So, let me shine on this month by talking about my learning disorder. All of my life, I have had ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). ADHD is the most common learning disability with 6 million students diagnosed with it. The type of ADHD that I have is attention-deficit. Symptoms of attention-deficit ADHD include being distracted & zoning out, missing details during assignments, being…

NACDD Encourages People with Disabilities to Vote

WASHINGTON – As millions of Americans cast ballots in advance of Election Day, the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) urges all people with disabilities to exercise their right to vote by mail or in-person.   “Do not be deterred from voting, no matter what you hear about long lines, voter intimidation, or other…

NACDD Commemorates 50 Years of DD Council Success

Congress amended the Mental Retardation Facilities and Community Mental Health Centers Construction Act of 1963 in the Developmental Disabilities Services and Facilities Construction Amendments of 1970,[6] a law that introduced the term “developmental disability” and expanded the population covered under the law beyond individuals with mental retardation to include individuals with cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and certain…

NACDD on Learning Disabilities Awareness Month

October is Learning Disabilities Awareness Month. Learning Disabilities Awareness Month aims to educate, raise awareness, and celebrate the unique differences of various learning disabilities including dyslexia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and other executive functioning difficulties. According to the U.S. Department of Education, approximately 2.5 million students have dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia and…

NACDD on National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2020

October 1st commemorates the start of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). The purpose of National Disability Employment Awareness Month is to educate about disability employment issues and celebrate the various contributions of America’s workers with disabilities. 2020 is an exciting year, as it marks the 75th anniversary of NDEAM and the 30th anniversary of…

National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities to Host Virtual Townhall on Medicaid Managed Care in Collaboration with Aetna Better Health

Washington, DC – National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) is teaming up with Aetna Better Health, a CVS Health Company, to host a virtual townhall to explore Medicaid Managed Care (MMC) for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD). The townhall-style event, which will be held on September 24, 2020 at 3:30 pm…

Direct Support Professional Recognition Week 2020 Statement

Direct Support Professional (DSP) Recognition Week (September 13-19, 2020) is an amazing opportunity to feature the committed, groundbreaking direct support labor force that is at the heart and soul of assistance for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD). The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) recognizes and thanks DSPs around the United…