Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that provides health coverage to low-income individuals, including children, pregnant women, seniors, and people with disabilities. It is the largest public health insurance program in the U.S., serving over 80 million people. For individuals with developmental disabilities, Medicaid is a critical source of funding for medical care,…
MEDICAID FACTS WITH LINKS TO STATE DATA Summary: Medicaid is a lifeline to more than 1 in 5 people in the US including people with disabilities, children, seniors, low-income adults with disabilities, rural residents, veterans, military families, and pregnant women. 17 million enrollees are disabled people and older adults. See state Medicaid fact sheets here.…
The recent LA fires have left a devastating impact on the disability community, affecting over 43,000 people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities (I/DD), including 1,461 who were evacuated. Tragically, they lost one person with I/DD and his father, and over 200 homes of people with I/DD have been destroyed. The National Association of Councils…
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. Letter from the Director Happy New Year! As…
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,…
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…
On behalf of the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD), we are proud to celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) this October. NDEAM is an important time to recognize and honor the significant contributions that disabled workers make to our economy and communities. It also serves as a powerful reminder of the…
During Hispanic Heritage Month, the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) celebrates the Hispanic and Latino community. This month, we think about the rich cultures, traditions, and stories that have made our country stronger. Hispanic people with disabilities face their own challenges, including cultural and language barriers. NACDD is here to…
By Ashley Bunici, NACDD Policy Intern In the past few decades, a handful of legislation has advanced the protection of rights for people with disabilities, with the most substantial being the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Yet, today, in 2024, people with disabilities are still being discriminated against across all sectors of our society.…