NACDD has just learned that a great pioneer of the DD world has died. Dr. Margaret (Peg) Giannini, who began her esteemed work in the field of I/DD in the early 1960s established what became the first University-based program (later the Westchester Institute on Human Development, one of NY’s 3 UCEDDs) and dedicated her entire…
DetailsThe National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) mourns the passing of Senator Bob Dole, a great leader of the U.S. Senate representing the State of Kansas and all Americans as he ably served as Leader of the Senate from 1985-1996. Senator Dole dedicated much of his work to issues he was truly passionate…
DetailsThe National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities applauds President Biden’s historic Build Back Better Act framework that prioritizes $150 billion in funding for home and community-based services (HCBS) provided through Medicaid. HCBS provides opportunities for Medicaid beneficiaries to receive services in their own home or community rather than institutions or other isolated settings. HCBS…
DetailsBy Morgan Davis, NACDD Intern Educational goals within the Build Back Better Plan: The Build Back Better Plan, a piece of legislation proposed by the Biden Administration, is a plan that would help revitalize the economy, by creating jobs, funding healthcare programs, and allocating money for multi-level educational institutions. These institutional investments range from investments…
DetailsAs we mark the halfway point of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), NACDD celebrates NDEAM as it brings people with disabilities into the forefront of the workforce conversation, ensuring that their voices are heard. The theme for NDEAM 2021, “America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion,” reflects the value in ensuring that people with disabilities have…
DetailsBy Morgan Davis, NACDD Intern The Build Back Better Act is a piece of legislation that aims to invest funds in the American Economy in order to better support the people in its workforce. It has not been passed yet but it is one of many proposals that the people of America want to become…
DetailsThe 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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