Broad Coalition of Disability, Civil Rights, and Education Organizations Call for Reversal of Layoffs at Department of Education Washington, D.C. – A broad coalition of national, state, and local disability, civil rights, and education organizations is sounding the alarm over sweeping layoffs at the U.S. Department of Education. These cuts have gutted key offices—including the…
Employment is about more than a paycheck — it’s about belonging, purpose, and being valued for your skills. For people with disabilities, work represents independence and the chance to contribute meaningfully to our communities. But for many of us, the barriers to employment start long before graduation. I became a client of North Carolina Vocational…
For Immediate Release Organizational Contacts: AAPD: Jess Davidson, jdavidson@aapd.com; 202-465-5528 AUCD: Lillie Heigl, lheigl@aucd.org The Arc: dilworth@thearc.org ASAN: media@autisticadvocacy.org Autism Society: press@autismsociety.org WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Monday, September 22, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. announced the department’s actions to address what he called the “epidemic of autism.” The theories that Secretary Kennedy…
A new school year brings many feelings—excitement for new opportunities, nervousness about changes, and sometimes stress as routines shift. For students with disabilities, along with families and caregivers, these changes can bring extra challenges. But with preparation, advocacy, and community, this year can be one of growth, confidence, and connection. Preparation & Planning Starting strong…
In this issue, read about: Joint Action Alert: Protect the Programs That Support Our Community Alabama Advances Support for People with Developmental Disabilities Through Groundbreaking Initiatives Oklahoma DD Council Director named Woman of Integrity by Better Business Bureau Calling all DD Councils: Take this short survey from AUCD & Think College! Carrying ADA Stories Into…
On August 11, I had the incredible opportunity to walk the halls of Congress with my fellow intern, Jack, to deliver something truly meaningful: the voices of people with disabilities from across the country. These weren’t just papers in a folder. They were lived experiences, collected by NACDD and our partners in the Consortium for…
In a letter to Congress, the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) invited lawmakers to honor the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by learning from the stories of disabled people and committing to actions that will uphold the rights of people with all types of disabilities nationwide. The passage of the ADA…
We need your voice. The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) is asking you to call on Congress to fully preserve and fund the vital federal programs that promote independence, belonging and full participation for people with disabilities in every community across the country. These programs include: Independent Living Program The University Centers of Excellence…
Congress has passed, and President Trump signed, a budget reconciliation bill that will make the largest cuts to care in our nation’s history – gutting Medicaid, Medicare, SNAP, and other critical programs while handing billions in tax breaks to the ultra-wealthy and expanding funding for harmful institutions like ICE. This is not politics as usual.…
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…