NACDD Statement on National Hispanic Heritage Month

The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month, recognizing the contributions made and the presence of Hispanic and Latino Americans, and celebrates their heritage and culture. Congress established National Hispanic Heritage Month in 1988, from September 15 to October 15 in recognition of the pivotal contributions and legacy of…

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Virtual Summit: Utah Storytellers at the White House

Local advocates, parents, and disability organizations are partnering with the Utah Developmental Disabilities Council and the Biden Administration to hold a virtual summit highlighting the need for services covered by Medicaid. Local speakers, as well as a representative from the BidenAdministration, will discuss their experiences with the ongoing crisis facing those who need services the…

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National Women’s Equality Day and the Disability Community

Santa E. Perez, Chair of the Nevada Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities What is it like to be a woman in America on National Women’s Equality Day? I think about all the women who came before me in America. They are our founding Mothers. They had to fight so hard for our equal rights, and…

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NACDD Statement on Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal

“The Bipartisan Infrastructure deal is a big deal for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities,” said Erin Prangley, Director of Policy, National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities. “This historic investment in clean energy, clean drinking water, and other measures is a necessary step to mitigate systemic health disparities among people with intellectual and developmental disabilities including the occurrence of secondary conditions caused by exposure…

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NACDD Mourns the Passing of Senators Mike Enzi and Carl Levin

The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) is saddened by the passing of two stalwart members of the United States Senate. Both Michigan Senator Carl Levin (Democrat) and Wyoming Senator Mike Enzi (Republican) worked tirelessly to protect people and ensure that all Americans had the best opportunities for a healthy and successful life.…

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