By Donna Meltzer, NACDD CEO Despite strong efforts across the nation, too many Americans — including people with I/DD, their families and their caregivers — either remain hesitant or are experiencing barriers that keep them from getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Low vaccination rates have a significant impact on the people we serve at the NACDD.…
DetailsThe National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) is proud to celebrate the 31st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The ADA, passed and signed into law on July 26, 1990, was our nation’s seminal law that finally said that people with disabilities are equal citizens of our country and therefore deserving of…
DetailsDate: June 15, 2021 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the undersigned disability organizations express deep concerns over the paper ballot mandate included in the For the People Act (H.R. 1/S. 1). Additionally, organizations offer proposed changes to reduce the harm of the mandate to voters with disabilities. The For the People Act in particular contains numerous provisions to…
DetailsThe National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) joins the national movement to raise awareness on the importance of mental health. Millions of adults and children across America experience mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Good mental health is essential to our overall health, and the importance of attending to mental health…
DetailsMay 8, 2021 Washington, D.C. – Today, the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD), the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL), and the National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) will participate in the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Day of Action in support of the John…
DetailsWashington, D.C. – Today, the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) expressed its strong support for the Transformation to Competitive Employment Act, which provides states, service providers, subminimum wage certificate holders, and other agencies with the resources to help workers with disabilities transition into competitive, integrated employment. “By introducing TCIE, Representatives Bobby Scott…
DetailsGetOutTheVaccine.org Provides Resources on COVID-19 Vaccinations WASHINGTON – Today, the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) debuted the Get Out The Vaccine website and called on people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), their loved ones, and caregivers to learn more about the COVID-19 vaccines. On GetOutTheVaccine.org people with I/DD can find trusted…
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