The recent LA fires have left a devastating impact on the disability community, affecting over 43,000 people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities (I/DD), including 1,461 who were evacuated. Tragically, they lost one person with I/DD and his father, and over 200 homes of people with I/DD have been destroyed. The National Association of Councils…
The U.S. Department of Labor announced a proposed rule to phase out subminimum wage certificates under Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act, representing a critical step toward ensuring equity and dignity in the workplace for individuals with developmental disabilities. NACDD is launching a mini campaign for State DD Councils to reach out to self advocates,…
On behalf of the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD), we are proud to celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) this October. NDEAM is an important time to recognize and honor the significant contributions that disabled workers make to our economy and communities. It also serves as a powerful reminder of the…
Originally published as a news release on HHS.gov Washington, D.C. – Senior leadership at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the following statements today marking the one-year anniversary of President Biden’s Executive Order on Increasing Access to High-Quality Care and Supporting Caregivers: Statement from Secretary Xavier Becerra “No one will go…