National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities
Governors in every state and territory of the US appoint a Council on Developmental Disabilities. NACDD serves as the national voice of those Developmental Disability Councils.
Website: www.nacdd.org
- Did you know? A majority of DD council members (60%) are individuals with developmental #disabilities or family members. This is required by federal law to ensure the work stays grounded in real needs. Click play for more interesting #DDCouncil facts! #Disability #DisabilityAwareness #DDAdvocacy
- 1/ The #SouthCarolina Developmental Disabilities Council #SCDDC helps people with intellectual & developmental #disabilities (I/DD) lead change in their communities through leadership training and youth-focused self-advocacy. DD Councils: We're Here, All Year — For You! #SCDDCouncil #SCDisability
- The Bridging Aging & #Disabilities Network #BADN project in #Michigan is helping older people with disabilities live on their own w/ support Learn more about Michigan's work: nacdd.org/state-profil... Read about all of the BADN state programs and their impact here: nacdd.org/bridging-and...
- The Bridging Aging & #Disabilities Network #BADN project in #Connecticut is helping older people with disabilities stay independent w/ support Learn more about Connecticut's work: nacdd.org/state-profil... Read about all of the BADN state programs and their impact here: nacdd.org/bridging-and...
- 1/ #Alabama Council on Developmental Disabilities #ACDD is helping people with intellectual and developmental #disabilities (I/DD) live healthier, happier, and more supported lives by improving healthcare, mental health support, and school environments. DD Councils: We're Here, All Year — For You!
- The Bridging Aging and #Disabilities Network (#BADN) project in Texas is helping older people with disabilities stay independent with support. Learn more about Texas’s work here: nacdd.org/state-profil... Read about all of the BADN state programs and their impact here: nacdd.org/bridging-and...
- Did you know? A majority of DD council members (60%) are individuals with developmental #disabilities or family members. This is required by federal law to make sure the work stays focused on real needs. Swipe through for more interesting Council facts! DD Councils: We’re Here All Year — for you
- 1/ Project Impact Highlight: Washington, DC The Bridging and Aging Disabilities Network #BADN project in Washington, DC is helping people with #disabilities age with independence, dignity, and strong support. Learn more about BADN and projects across the country: nacdd.org/bridging-and...
- #Disability Community Webinar: Advocate's Toolkit for Broad #MedicaidExemption Implementation Learn how to protect #Medicaid from new federal budget cuts, and how states can keep #HCBS running and make sure people with disabilities don’t lose their health insurance us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
- Community Webinar Alert! Topic: An Advocate's Toolkit for Broad #Medicaid Exemption Implementation Date: Wednesday, January 14 Time: 4 - 5pm ET Free to attend; registration required Link to register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #disability #disabilityadvocate #selfadvocate #nacdd #disabled
- 1/ Project Impact Highlight: Illinois Read about work the #Illinois State Alliance Team (SAT) is doing: nacdd.org/state-profil... The Bridging and Aging #Disabilities Network #BADN project in Illinois focuses on understanding challenges and improving coordination in Case Management & referrals
- Meet Emma from #Texas! On her YouTube channel “Talking Mickey Project” everyone is welcome - regardless of their abilities - to share in #Disney Fandom! Read more We're Here All Year stories in our gallery: nacdd.org/2025-dd-awar... #disabilities #disability #disabilityawareness #WereHereAllYear
- Our 2025 theme, #WereHereAllYear emphasizes that community, accessibility & opportunities for people with developmental #disabilities should be recognized & championed Developmental Disabilities Councils (often called DD Councils) work to support those ideals every day, in many different ways.
- Swipe & learn all about what DD Councils are, what they do, how they work, & (most importantly) how YOU can get involved! Visit the #WereHereAllYear gallery for personal stories from people with developmental #disabilities from across the nation. Gallery link: nacdd.org/2025-dd-awar...
- #Medicaid Webinar Alert! 12/17 4-5pm ET Must register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... A look at Medicaid changes from the 2025 reconciliation law #HR1 @kff.org a non-partisan info org, will present their report "States' Management of Medicaid Home Care Spending Ahead of HR1 Effects"
- #Medicaid Webinar Alert! 12/17 4-5pm ET Must register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... A look at Medicaid changes from the 2025 reconciliation law #HR1 @kff.org a non-partisan info org, will present their report "States' Management of Medicaid Home Care Spending Ahead of HR1 Effects"
- 1/ Meet Luis from New York! Luis has been enjoying colors for years; he loves the idea of painting & coloring and also events that involve colors. He also uses art to help him feel calm! Read more We're Here All Year stories in our gallery: bit.ly/WereHereAllY... #ddawareness #disabilities #idd
- /1 Project Impact Highlight: Alabama + Bridging and Aging #Disabilities Network #BADN They have trained 14 Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs) on: - disaster preparedness - training - volunteer coordination - distribution of resources through Meals on Wheels
- Meet Keaton from #Missouri! He and his peers volunteer to cook meals for families staying at a local Ronald McDonald House. Read more We're Here All Year stories: bit.ly/WereHereAllY... Each week, we share a real story from a person with an intellectual or developmental disability (I/DD).
- 32 leading #disability orgs including NACDD have released a joint statement expressing disappointment with changes to #CDC website CDC website now says: “’Vaccines do not cause #autism’ is not an evidence-based claim.” This is false. Read the joint statement here: nacdd.org/leading-auti...
- Meet Morgan, a 16 year old from #California! She recently got a chance to learn how trains work, directly from an #Amtrak conductor himself! Read more stories in our gallery: bit.ly/WereHereAllY... #disabilities #disability #disabilityawareness #ddawareness #ddadvocacy #disabilityadvocate
- Upcoming Webinar: From Numbers to Action: Using Data to Strengthen the HCBS Direct Care Workforce Wed, Nov 19 - 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM EST Register Here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/2ed5f1...
- Meet Robert from #RhodeIsland & his girlfriend Katie! They are interested in public speaking. "My goal is to spread awareness in the student community about living our lives as a couple with Down Syndrome. We’ve been doing it in different colleges." Find more stories here: bit.ly/WereHereAllY...
- 1/ Council Highlight: #SouthCarolina DD Council Through IMPACT SC & Equip programs, SCDDC is empowering people of all ages to become leaders & changemakers. Read more here: nacdd.org/nacdd-insigh... #disability #disabilities
- The October edition of Insight is here! Swipe to see highlights of what we've been talking about this month, or click this link to get the full stories: nacdd.org/nacdd-insigh... Have ideas and stories you want to share about your #DD #disability Council & community? Send to media@nacdd.org
- Virtual (Zoom) Town Hall Tuesday, 11/4 4pm ET | 3 CT | 2 MT | 1 PT IDEA guarantees education for students w/ #disabilities Now they are at risk. Join to learn more & find out what YOU can do to help protect IDEA. bit.ly/3Wvuj4q For parents, educators, & #advocates for children w/ disabilities
- On 11/1, SNAP may be stopped due to the government shutdown, affecting 42m people, including many with developmental #disabilities If you are a person with DD who receives SNAP, NACDD has a guide to help you find resources & know how getting help could affect SSI benefits.
- Brookylnn Rose is building a community in Michigan! She works as the Community Ambassador for Oakland Community Health Network. She goes to community events and tells others about the resources they can receive from OCHN, and the programs they have for people with developmental #disabilities.
