As national organizations dedicated to advancing the well-being of autistic individuals and partners across the disability and public health sectors, we are deeply disappointed by the latest update to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) website on autism and vaccines. The website now states: “‘vaccines do not cause autism’ is not an evidence-based…
The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities and the undersigned State Councils on Developmental Disabilities are deeply concerned about the recent layoffs at the U.S. Department of Education and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). These cuts affect key offices that make sure people with disabilities get the education, mental health…
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…
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…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) expresses deep concern and disappointment over the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which passed both the Senate and House and is expected to be signed by President Trump. People with disabilities—especially those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD)—along with their families, caregivers,…
Washington, DC — The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) and State Councils on Developmental Disabilities across the country are expressing deep disappointment following the U.S. Department of Labor’s decision to withdraw its proposed rule that would have phased out the use of Section 14(c) certificates under the Fair Labor Standards Act—an outdated…
We won’t sugarcoat it: This stinks. The passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act is deeply disappointing. It disregards the voices and experiences of people with developmental disabilities, their families, and the disability community at large. It’s okay to be angry, upset, or just plain tired. Take the time you need to feel whatever…
A Statement on Recent Shootings in Minnesota The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) is deeply saddened and concerned by the recent shooting in Minnesota that took the life of a devoted public servant Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband. The heinous acts also injured several individuals, including Minnesota State Senator John Hoffman. Our thoughts…
The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) stands in full support of the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) and the nationwide UCEDD network and is shocked that the President’s budget eliminates this important pillar of the Developmental Disabilities Network (DD Network). UCEDDs fulfill the essential role that all three DD Act partners…