NACDD invites individuals with disabilities, their families, educators, researchers, service providers, employers, policy makers and others involved in the disability community to submit ideas for sessions related to this year’s theme: Jazz it Up! Building on Our Potential. We are looking for presentation topics that are innovative, impactful and inspiring.
Thank you to everyone who attended the 2018 NACDD Annual Conference and Associated Meetings! This year’s events were a huge success and we couldn’t have done it without all of YOU! On Wednesday, July 11, NACDD held the annual Champion of Equal Opportunity (CEO) Award Luncheon, hosted by Optum. During
The documentary Intelligent Lives had success in both reception and above all: Opening minds of people. 98% of viewers indicated that INTELLIGENT LIVES helped them understand the concept of “presuming competence” —that everyone has talents and is a full and valuable participant in society. 97% of viewers indicated that INTELLIGENT LIVES helped
Press Release: NACDD honors 2019 Award Winners and inducts 2019 Class of Self-Advocate Leadership Circle NACDD was pleased to present Champions of Equal Opportunity (CEO) Awards to two outstanding self-advocates alongside a national policymaker at our annual conference in July. Former U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu was given the CEO Policymaker
NACDD is excited to announce the new names that will be joining the NACDD Board of Directors for Fiscal Year 2020! First, we’d like to say thank you to current Board President Shannon Buller (WY), who will be completing her tenure at the end of the fiscal year and transitioning
REV UP: Register, Educate, Vote, Use your Power “We are actively fighting for the fair and civic inclusion of people with disabilities in every political, social, and economic front. We know the disabled community has experienced violence beyond imaginable, been overly institutionalized, been denied access to competitive employment, and have often had their rights trampled
“Survivor Justice is Disability Justice” Schools Must Protect Students with Disabilities from Sexual Harassment NWLC RESOURCE Survivor Justice Is Disability Justice FACT SHEETS Download Survivor Justice is Disability Justice Fact Sheet PDF Schools Must Protect Students with Disabilities from Sexual Harassment Supporting students with disabilities means addressing sexual harassment, including
” Congratulations to Shari Cooper for receiving the 2019 Edgar J. Helms Award for Graduate Staff, a national award from Goodwill Industries International! Shari received the award “for her outstanding efforts to serve and advocate for people with disabilities.” Shari, a former member of the Ohio DD Council, currently works
Rachel London named next Executive DirectorBrian Cox Retiring After 26 years with the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council, including 19 years as the Executive Director, Brian Cox is retiring at the end of August 2019. Brian’s leadership of the Council has capped a career that started 38 years ago when he
The North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities is seeking applicants for the position of Executive Director. For more information: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/2268618-0/executive-director-council-on-developmental-disabilities
Happy Birthday Easterseals! NACDD congratulates Easterseals on 100 years! We are proud to work together with Easterseals at the national level through the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities CCD and at the state level through the Councils on Developmental Disabilities across the country. For more information: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=878488825821894
THE POSITION https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau?keywords=executive&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs&fbclid=IwAR2uxF5BhWsLdPudfo16turgKF4oo_u7it_oSkmx2zVKgC4HdNHGa6XYaAI&jobId=2400245&jobName=executive-director-developmental-disabilities-planning-council&tab=1 Are you seeking a high-level leadership opportunity in supporting full and meaningful lives for people with developmental disabilities? Do you enjoy using your skills in critical thinking and collaboration to achieve positive change for all? Do you have a strong understanding of the history of disability and
Are you interested in becoming a leader, or a better leader, in your organization and the intellectual and developmental disabilities field? If so, the Midwest Leadership Institute is a great opportunity for you. This intensive, week-long Leadership Institute is being offered in Kansas City, Missouri, April 7-12, 2019. A select
The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) mourns the passing of former Representative John Dingell of Michigan. The longest serving United States Representative, Dingell was a vocal advocate and proponent of accessible and comprehensive health care. Dingell devoted his considerable legislative talents to promoting the passage of Medicare,
All workers deserve equal pay for equal work and minimum wage protection. Today, NACDD joined our DD Act sister organizations (AUCD, NDRN) and more national partners to thank the sponsors of the Raise the Wage Act of 2019 for advancing economic security for workers with disabilities. Read the sign on
Jermaine Alerta has been announced as the new Executive Director of the Guam Developmental Disabilities Council. Mr. Alerta has many experience working with private and non-profit organizations. He worked under previous administrations including working for the 27th to 28th and 31st through 34th Guam Legislature and served in many roles
Youth & young adults – it’s time to figure out who is on YOUR TEAM with our partners at the #IntelligentLives Opening Doors campaign. Their Young Adult Engagement Consultant @LeDerick is hosting a second FREE Webinar on Tuesday, 1/15 (1pm ET), “Who’s on Your Team? Connecting Your Goals with Great
WASHINGTON – This past weekend, the disability community lost a very important advocate, President George H.W Bush. Today, the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) joins the country in recognizing a national day of mourning for the loss of such an esteemed man and visionary leader. In
Annual Thanksgiving traditions in American households present an opportunity for giving thanks for the love and support of our family members.
NACDD is thrilled to announce our partnership with award-winning director Dan Habib on his new film, “Intelligent Lives.” This film is a catalyst to transform the label of intellectual disability from a life sentence of isolation into a life of possibility for the most systematically segregated people in America.
The North Carolina Council on DD Seeks applicants for the Executive Director position.
The month of October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In 2017, NACDD and ITACC compiled a report on the work that many of our Councils are doing on Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse in people with Developmental Disabilities.
The Guam Developmental Disabilities Council has put together a checklist and guidebook for Emergency Preparedness Planning.
Spread awareness and utilize resources for National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
June 11, 2018 Catherine E. Lhamon, Chair United States Commission on Civil and Human Rights 1331 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Suite 1150 Washington, DC 20425 Re: The Federal Government’s Role in Responding to Hate Crimes Dear Chair Lhamon and Commission Members: On behalf of the National Association of Councils on Developmental
For Immediate Release January 17, 2018 CONTACT: Donna Meltzer, CEO, dmeltzer@nacdd.org US DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES REPORT ON HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SHOWS NEED FOR GREATER INVESTMENT AND OVERSIGHT WASHINGTON – Today, the US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Office of Inspector
The Association of University Centers on Disabilities, National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities and National Disability Rights Network released the Policy Priorities for the 115th Session of Congress for 2017. To view the Policy Priorities, click here.
Dear DD Council Network members, We are pleased to announce the availability of a special publication about the work of DD Councils in the area of Sexual Abuse and Neglect. We would like to thank the following Councils for their collaboration on this important project: Florida, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Virginia,
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2019 proposed rule is now on display for public inspection at: https://www.federalregister.gov/public-inspection. The rule will publish on November 2, and the comment period will close on November 27.
NACDD released an impact report about the statewide practices of the 56 DD Councils between FY 2012 and FY 2016.
Statement on President’s Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2018
Learn More about Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and register for an informational webinar today!
NACDD and Optum release self-advocate book