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…

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…

Resources for this election season!

With election season underway, One Vote Now has put together a resource list with all of the organizations that have provided information on everything you may need to make an informed decision this November. This information has been collected from the websites listed, so please refer to each website for more detailed information. To read…

Census Day of Action: August 2020

By Rafael Rolon-Muniz The accuracy of the Census is important for people with disabilities, but a history of low response rates remain a concern for us all. Recently, a decision was made to extend deadlines of the 2020 Census in recognition of the disruption of activities due to COVID-19. While this is a good step…