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…
The undersigned members of the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) Financial Security and Poverty Task Force write to express our grave concern with proposals under consideration for inclusion in budget reconciliation that would cut funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). People with disabilities are significantly more likely to face food insecurity than…
May 14, 2025 Statement for the Record Submitted by National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) at the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Hearing on Fiscal Year 2026 Department of Health and Human Services Budget Chairman Cassidy, Ranking Member Sanders and Members of the Committee, On behalf of the National Association of Councils…
May 14, 2025 Statement for the Record Submitted by National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) at the House Committee on Appropriations Budget Hearing on U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Chairman Cole, Ranking Member DeLauro and Members of the Committee, On behalf of the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD),…
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:…
On April 16, 2025, a 64-page draft budget proposal from Trump’s administration’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB), dated April 10, 2025, was leaked and became public. The document, known as a “passback,” included proposed major funding cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Among those cuts are the complete elimination of…
The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD), the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD), and the National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) stand unified in strong opposition to the President’s proposed elimination of the Administration for Community Living (ACL). This move does not represent a budget cut or a “reduction in bureaucracy and…
Autistic individuals deserve dignity, respect, and meaningful support. NACDD stands in support with the Autism Society and other leading Autism organizations for calling for more evidence-based research and investments in diverse supports for the Autism community. Autistic Self Advocacy Network, Autism Society of America, Autism Speaks and more stand united in calling for evidence-based research and investments in diverse supports for the Autism community. As…