In this issue, read about: NACDD Launches Photo Gallery of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities Nevada DD Council Wins Four Emmy Awards for “Our World in Our Words NACDD Policy Insights Bridging Aging and Disability Networks’ Article Published in Leading Journal NACDD Launches New Apprentice & Intern Program Stay engaged with the NACDD network! If you…
This is the largest cut to Medicaid in the program’s history. Medicaid goes by many names: Medic-Cal in California, SoonerCare in Oklahoma, STAR+PLUS in Texas, and Medical Assistance in many states. An estimated 8.7 million Americans (or 1 in 10 Medicaid enrollees) will lose Medicaid coverage. Other analyses show up to 17 million Americans losing…
On July 7th, the Department of Labor withdrew its proposed rule to phase out 14(c) certificates. This rule had previously completed the public comment process, with disability advocates across the country supporting this decision. With its withdrawal, there is widespread disappointment. What are 14(c) certificates? 14(c) certificates allow employers to pay people with disabilities below…
On Wednesday, June 25th, the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions conducted a hearing on the nomination of Susan Monarez, Ph.D., for the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The director of the CDC is an incredibly important position. She influences vaccination schedules, disease research, the direction of departments, and…
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…
Following the devastating wildfires in California in 2025, the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD), in partnership with the Colin Farrell Foundation, led a highly impactful response effort to support individuals with developmental disabilities affected by the disaster. Together, we successfully secured and delivered in-kind donations valued at $330,720. These essential supplies reached…
NACDD submitted the attached statement for the record for today’s House Education and the Workforce Committee Markup of H. Res. 433 – Resolution of Inquiry Requesting Documents Related to the Proposed Elimination of the Administration for Community Living. NACDD appreciates Reps. Bonamici, Scott, Wilson, Takano, Hayes, Omar and DeSaulnier for introducing this important resolution. Update:…
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…