The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) mourns the passing of former Representative John Dingell of Michigan. The longest serving United States Representative, Dingell was a vocal advocate and proponent of accessible and comprehensive health care. Dingell devoted his considerable legislative talents to promoting the passage of Medicare, Medicaid and the Affordable Care…
NACDD invites individuals with disabilities, their families, educators, researchers, service providers, employers, policy makers and others involved in the disability community to submit ideas for sessions related to this year’s theme: Jazz it Up! Building on Our Potential. We are looking for presentation topics that are innovative, impactful and inspiring. Topics may include, but are…
All workers deserve equal pay for equal work and minimum wage protection. Today, NACDD joined our DD Act sister organizations (AUCD, NDRN) and more national partners to thank the sponsors of the Raise the Wage Act of 2019 for advancing economic security for workers with disabilities. Read the sign on letters below: Raise the Wage…
Jermaine Alerta has been announced as the new Executive Director of the Guam Developmental Disabilities Council. Mr. Alerta has many experience working with private and non-profit organizations. He worked under previous administrations including working for the 27th to 28th and 31st through 34th Guam Legislature and served in many roles as Committee/Community Director, Chief Policy…
Youth & young adults – it’s time to figure out who is on YOUR TEAM with our partners at the #IntelligentLives Opening Doors campaign. Their Young Adult Engagement Consultant @LeDerick is hosting a second FREE Webinar on Tuesday, 1/15 (1pm ET), “Who’s on Your Team? Connecting Your Goals with Great People.” Students will identify the…
WASHINGTON – This past weekend, the disability community lost a very important advocate, President George H.W Bush. Today, the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) joins the country in recognizing a national day of mourning for the loss of such an esteemed man and visionary leader. In addition to many important things…
Annual Thanksgiving traditions in American households present an opportunity for giving thanks for the love and support of our family members.
NACDD is thrilled to announce our partnership with award-winning director Dan Habib on his new film, “Intelligent Lives.” This film is a catalyst to transform the label of intellectual disability from a life sentence of isolation into a life of possibility for the most systematically segregated people in America.
The North Carolina Council on DD Seeks applicants for the Executive Director position.
The month of October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In 2017, NACDD and ITACC compiled a report on the work that many of our Councils are doing on Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse in people with Developmental Disabilities.