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Our Mission

NACDD’s mission is to work with State Councils on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD) to empower people with developmental disabilities, their families, and allies to build welcoming and supportive communities through policy and practice ensuring that people with DD can live a self-directed life in the community.

NACDD News

DCIC Texas V Kennedy Statement

Statements

Defend Community Integration CoalitionDefend Community Integration Coalition Statement on Texas v. Kennedy Proposed Joint Resolution The Defend Community Integration Coalition (DCIC) strongly condemns the recent proposed joint resolution filed August 31 in the ongoing case Texas v. Kennedy. The proposed resolution aims to strike down the 2024 community integration regulations under Section 504 of the…

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Protecting Access to Home Care and Community Living

Blog, Statements

Protecting Access to Home Care and Community Living  NACDD’s Response to the Department of Justice Opinion on Olmstead  The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) is deeply concerned about a new legal opinion issued by the U.S. Department of Justice on June 18, 2026.  For many years, people with developmental disabilities have fought for the right…

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NACDD Opposition to Restoration of Employment Choice for Adults with Disabilities

Statements, Uncategorized

Dear Chairman Walberg and Ranking Member Scott, On behalf of the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD), I am writing urging opposition to legislation scheduled for markup before the House Education and Workforce Committee of the Restoration of Employment Choice for Adults with Disabilities Act on Thursday, May 21st. NACDD opposes the Restoration…

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