NACDD congratulates Easterseals on 100 years!

Happy Birthday Easterseals! NACDD congratulates Easterseals on 100 years! We are proud to work together with Easterseals at the national level through the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities CCD and at the state level through the Councils on Developmental Disabilities across the country. For more information: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=878488825821894

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The Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council is recruiting for an Executive Director

THE POSITION https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau?keywords=executive&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs&fbclid=IwAR2uxF5BhWsLdPudfo16turgKF4oo_u7it_oSkmx2zVKgC4HdNHGa6XYaAI&jobId=2400245&jobName=executive-director-developmental-disabilities-planning-council&tab=1 Are you seeking a high-level leadership opportunity in supporting full and meaningful lives for people with developmental disabilities? Do you enjoy using your skills in critical thinking and collaboration to achieve positive change for all? Do you have a strong understanding of the history of disability and the work that still lies…

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Midwest Leadership Institute Opportunity

Are you interested in becoming a leader, or a better leader, in your organization and the intellectual and developmental disabilities field? If so, the Midwest Leadership Institute is a great opportunity for you. This intensive, week-long Leadership Institute is being offered in Kansas City, Missouri, April 7-12, 2019. A select group of future leaders from…

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NACDD Mourns the Loss of Rep. John Dingell

The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) mourns the passing of former Representative John Dingell of Michigan. The longest serving United States Representative, Dingell was a vocal advocate and proponent of accessible and comprehensive health care. Dingell devoted his considerable legislative talents to promoting the passage of Medicare, Medicaid and the Affordable Care…

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NACDD Call for Proposals for Annual Conference 2019

NACDD invites individuals with disabilities, their families, educators, researchers, service providers, employers, policy makers and others involved in the disability community to submit ideas for sessions related to this year’s theme: Jazz it Up! Building on Our Potential. We are looking for presentation topics that are innovative, impactful and inspiring. Topics may include, but are…

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NACDD Thanks Sponsors of the Raise the Wage Act of 2019

All workers deserve equal pay for equal work and minimum wage protection. Today, NACDD joined our DD Act sister organizations (AUCD, NDRN) and more national partners to thank the sponsors of the Raise the Wage Act of 2019 for advancing economic security for workers with disabilities. Read the sign on letters below: Raise the Wage…

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