As we shift from Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month to National Autism Acceptance Month in April, The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) remains committed to promoting acceptance of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including those with autism. Throughout April, we join individuals, families, and communities in celebrating the value, contribution, and strengths…
The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) supports legislative efforts to update Supplemental Security Income (SSI) requirements that limit the amount of savings and ownership a person with disabilities can have without losing critical Medicaid services. The SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Restoration Act both improve the…
The Board of Directors of the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) is pleased to announce Jill Jacobs as NACDD’s next Executive Director. NACDD is the national membership association of the 56 Councils on Developmental Disabilities from across the United States and its territories. Jacobs will leave her post as Commissioner of…
Dear Commissioner Allen: On behalf of the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD), I would like to extend our congratulations to you on your appointment as the new Commissioner of the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA). We commend your commitment to building partnerships with other Federal agencies and stakeholders, elevating community expectations for…
Every March, the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) and our partners and council members celebrate Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM) highlights how people with and without disabilities come together to form strong communities. DDAM raises awareness of the inclusion and contributions of people with developmental disabilities in all…
What is the National Coalition on Accessible Voting? The National Coalition on Accessible Voting (NCAV) is a coalition of organizations that work on national voting laws and policies. NCAV works to ensure people with disabilities have access to voting throughout the United States. Why is the NCAV sending this letter? The United States Court of…
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…