The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) congratulates the over 12,000 advocates who wrote in to the Census Bureau objecting to proposed changes to data collection on disability and questions related to the household roster for the American Community Survey (ACS) and Puerto Rico Community Survey (PRCS). This week, the Census Bureau announced…
The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) mourns the recent passing of the Chairman of the National Council on Disability (NCD), Andrés Gallegos. Andrés was one of our nation’s leading figures in disability rights as well as a fierce champion of true inclusion and equal opportunities for people with developmental disabilities. NACDD was…
Yesterday marked the end of National Family Caregivers Month and The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) honors family caregivers across the country. NFCM offered an opportunity to raise awareness of caregiving issues, educate communities, and increase support for caregivers. Caregivers are all around us, from your neighbor who manages her father’s medications and…
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and U.S. Department of Education (ED) recently released an updated Joint Policy Statement on the Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Early Childhood Programs. Almost one in every six children has a developmental delay, yet not every child with a disability or delay has access to…
In honoring the passing of Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, NACDD remembers her with deep respect and gratitude for her tireless dedication to the disability and caregiving communities. Throughout her time in the public eye, she exemplified unwavering commitment to inclusivity, compassion, and advocacy. Mrs. Carter leaves behind a legacy marked by her significant contributions…
NACDD recently signed onto two letters (Coalition for Human Needs; Clean Budget Coalition) calling for a clean budget and a continuing resolution (CR) that focuses on urgent, domestic spending. Domestic programs have a large impact on the disability community and cuts to these programs will disproportionally affect individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Making federal cuts or not providing timely, emergency…
The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD), the National Disability Rights Network (NDRN), and the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) honor the 60th Anniversary of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights (DD) Act. The DD Act established the DD Network, which includes State Councils on Developmental Disabilities; University Centers…
The Board of the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Robin Troutman as Interim Executive Director of NACDD. The Board’s decision is effective as of October 24, 2023 “With careful consideration, Robin Troutman has been selected for this important role with the utmost confidence in her…
Washington, D.C. — The National Association of Councils for Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) is proud to support the National Institutes of Health (NIH) designation of people with disabilities as a population with health disparities. Eliseo J. Pérez-Stable, M.D., Director of the National Institute on Minority and Health Disparities and Robert Otto Valdez, Ph.D., Director of the…
Washington, D.C. — The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) mourns the passing of Senator Diane Feinstein, a true leader who served as the United States Senator from California since 1992. “Sen. Feinstein championed access to healthcare for all Americans, including those with intellectual and developmental disabilities,” said Robin Troutman, Deputy Director for the…