Defend Community Integration CoalitionDefend Community Integration Coalition Statement on Texas v. Kennedy Proposed Joint Resolution The Defend Community Integration Coalition (DCIC) strongly condemns the recent proposed joint resolution filed August 31 in the ongoing case Texas v. Kennedy. The proposed resolution aims to strike down the 2024 community integration regulations under Section 504 of the…
Protecting Access to Home Care and Community Living NACDD’s Response to the Department of Justice Opinion on Olmstead The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) is deeply concerned about a new legal opinion issued by the U.S. Department of Justice on June 18, 2026. For many years, people with developmental disabilities have fought for the right…
Dear Chairman Walberg and Ranking Member Scott, On behalf of the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD), I am writing urging opposition to legislation scheduled for markup before the House Education and Workforce Committee of the Restoration of Employment Choice for Adults with Disabilities Act on Thursday, May 21st. NACDD opposes the Restoration…
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…