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NACDD serves as the national voice of State and Territorial Councils on Developmental Disabilities.

We support Councils in implementing the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act and promoting the interests and rights of people with developmental disabilities and their families.

11/19/2025

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 We're Here All Year stories in our gallery: https://bit.ly/WereHereAllYear

Each week, we share a real story from a person with an intellectual or developmental disability (I/DD). These stories show how people with I/DD live, lead, and speak up in their communities across the U.S.

These are real stories that remind us why disability rights and inclusion matter every day — not just during a specific day or month of the year.

Thanks to our friends at California State Council on Developmental Disabilities for helping us gather these photos and stories!

11/18/2025

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

This webinar will demystify how states can leverage what they have today, pinpoint
what they need next, and connect datasets across systems to forecast demand for
direct care workers and guide smarter investments and policy change to build the
workforce.

Register Here:
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11/13/2025

Meet Robert from Rhode Island, and his girlfriend Katie! They are both 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, including the University of Rhode Island and Bryant University in Rhode Island."

Read more We're Here All Year stories in our gallery: https://bit.ly/WereHereAllYear

Each week, we share a real story from a person with an intellectual or developmental disability (I/DD). These stories show how people with I/DD live, lead, and speak up in their communities across the U.S.

These are real stories that remind us why disability rights and inclusion matter every day — not just during a specific day or month of the year.

Thanks to our friends at RIDDC (Rhode Island Developmental Disabilities Council) for helping us gather these photos and stories!

11/11/2025

Council Highlight: South Carolina Developmental Disabilities Council

Advocacy projects empower people with developmental disabilities to lead change. By funding leadership and self-advocacy programs, the South Carolina Developmental Disabilities Council (SCDDC) builds statewide capacity and empowers individuals to transform the systems that affect their lives.

Through their IMPACT SC and Equip programs, SCDDC is empowering people of all ages to become leaders and changemakers.

IMPACT SC supports people with IDD to set and reach personal goals while becoming active advocacy leaders.

Equip is a youth and young-adult program by Able South Carolina that builds leadership and advocacy skills, provides peer support, and more.

Read more about these programs from South Carolina DD Council in our most recent newsletter here: https://nacdd.org/nacdd-insight-october-2025/

11/06/2025

The October edition of NACDD's Insight is available!

Swipe through to see highlights of what we've been talking about this month, then click the link here to get the full scoop: https://nacdd.org/nacdd-insight-october-2025/

If you have ideas and stories you want to share about your DD Council and community, send them to media@nacdd.org.

11/03/2025

Nationwide Virtual (Zoom) Town Hall
Tuesday, November 4th
4pm ET | 3pm CT | 2pm MT | 1pm PT

IDEA guarantees students with disabilities the right to a free and appropriate education.

Unfortunately, current threats put that promise at risk.

- Staff cuts that reduce oversight
- Proposals to move IDEA to another agency
- Proposals to change funds distribution
- Proposals that impact civil rights

These changes will make it harder for families to get the support and services their children need.

Join us to learn more and find out what YOU can do to help protect IDEA.

Register: http://bit.ly/3Wvuj4q

This virtual event is open to all parents, educators, and advocates for children with disabilities.

Please share this post to help spread the word!

This event is co-sponsored by NACDD, Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, Inc., Center for Learner Equity, The Arc of the United States, Council for Exceptional Children, NCLD (National Center for Learning Disabilities), and the National Down Syndrome Congress.

10/31/2025

Alicia is cooking up greatness thanks to a scholarship from The Arc of New Mexico to attend the Life Skills and Career Development and Culinary Program at Doña Ana Community College.

“This experience led me to a Food Service internship at our local hospital, which has now become a real job for me at a government dining facility.”

Congratulations Alicia! Now that’s a recipe for success!

Thank you to the New Mexico Developmental Disabilities Council for helping us gather these stories.

Read more We’re Here All Year stories in our gallery: https://bit.ly/WereHereAllYear

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month ( ) — a time to recognize the contributions of people with disabilities in workplaces and communities across the country. But these stories matter all year long.

Want to share YOUR story? Submit here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=F8Ovxj-IqUyL4mb5waKudOJB8ZPuhhVBki5VKPDyAgJUODVZUTUzMlVWU0tJWFJSRUJNWldCSUpLNS4u

10/31/2025

Say hi to Trevor the Tech from North Dakota!

"I am an assistive technology assistant for ND Assistive. I get to trial tech for people with disabilities to see how things work for people and to make recommendations. I love to help others!"

Thank you to North Dakota State Council on Developmental Disabilities for helping us gather these stories to share!

Read more We’re Here All Year stories in our gallery: https://bit.ly/WereHereAllYear

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month ( ) — a time to recognize the contributions of people with disabilities in workplaces and communities across the country. But these stories matter all year long.

Want to share YOUR story? Submit here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=F8Ovxj-IqUyL4mb5waKudOJB8ZPuhhVBki5VKPDyAgJUODVZUTUzMlVWU0tJWFJSRUJNWldCSUpLNS4u

10/29/2025

On November 1, 2025, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits may be stopped. This is due to the current government shutdown.

This will affect almost 42 million people across the nation, including people with developmental disabilities (DD).

If you are a person with developmental disabilities who receives SNAP benefits, you are not alone.

NACDD has made a guide to help you find other resources and understand how getting help could affect your SSI benefits.

This guide answers questions such as:
-What can I do if my SNAP benefits are stopped?
- Can I accept money, cash, or gift cards to buy food?
- What kinds of help are allowed?
- What types of help could cause problems?
- Will my Medicaid or SSI be affected right away if I take gift cards or cash for food?

You can find the guide on our website: https://nacdd.org/protecting-your-benefits-what-to-know-about-accepting-gifts/

DISCLAIMER: This guide is general information only and is not legal advice. Each state is different and has different policies. Everyone’s situation is different. Please talk with your caseworker or benefits specialist for guidance about your specific case.

10/28/2025

National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) is joined by fellow DD Councils across the country in expressing deep concern about the recent layoffs in the U.S. Department of Education and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

These cuts affect key offices, like the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA), the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), and the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE), that ensure students with disabilities receive the education, protections, and community supports they are entitled to under the law.

Without strong federal leadership and staff in these offices, oversight, accountability, and guidance to states are severely weakened, impacting schools, families, and individuals with disabilities in every community.

NACDD stands with our fellow DD Councils in urging the Administration and Congress to restore staffing and resources to these critical agencies. People with disabilities deserve a federal system that protects their rights, supports inclusion, and strengthens opportunities for lifelong learning and employment.

🔗 Read the full joint statement: https://nacdd.org/department-of-education-condemned-for-ending-support-for-students-with-disabilities/

Alabama Council on Developmental Disabilities
Arizona Developmental Disabilities Planning Council
California State Council on Developmental Disabilities
Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council
CT Council on Developmental Disabilities
DC Developmental Disabilities Council
Delaware Developmental Disabilities Council
Developmental Disabilities Council of Oklahoma
Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities
Alaska Governor's Council on Disabilities & Special Education
Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities
Idaho Council on Developmental Disabilities
IL Council on Developmental Disabilities
Indiana Governor's Council for People with Disabilities
Iowa DD Council
Commonwealth Council on Developmental Disabilities
Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council
Maine Developmental Disabilities Council
Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council
Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council
Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council
Minnesota Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities
Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council
Nevada Governor's Council On Developmental Disabilities
NH Council on Developmental Disabilities
New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities
North Dakota State Council on Developmental Disabilities
Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council
Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities
Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council (PADDC)
South Dakota Council on Developmental Disabilities
Virginia Board for People with Disabilities (VBPD)
Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council
WV Developmental Disabilities Council
Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities

Update: The Councils listed in the post images are those that signed this joint statement by a deadline that was provided. The Councils that did not sign by the deadline may still add their signatures and be included in the online version, and many are continuing to sign on. This is a natural consequence of having a firm deadline and internal processes that vary across councils. Contact your council for more information on their work to support people with IDD in all areas of community living. Visit www.nacdd.org/councils to find your state DD Council.

10/27/2025

Honoring Champions of Equal Opportunity!

NACDD proudly celebrated the 2025 Champions of Equal Opportunity (CEO) Award winners during our National Leadership Summit in Pennsylvania! Big thanks for First Lady Lori Shapiro for joining us at the event and honoring our award recipients this year.

Let's send a big congrats to:

Oscar Drummond (Pennsylvania) received the Betty Williams Champion of Equal Opportunity Award for his visionary advocacy with Self Advocates United as 1 (SAU1).

Lo Thamer (Colorado) received the April Dunn Start Your Journey Award for their groundbreaking youth advocacy and leadership in neurodiversity and inclusion.

These leaders embody the power of self-determination and the spirit of the disability rights movement.

Read more about these advocates here: https://nacdd.org/nacdd-celebrates-2025-champions-of-equal-opportunity-award-winners-at-national-leadership-summit-in-pennsylvania/

Photo credit: Commonwealth Media Services

10/24/2025

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 shares information with others about the resources they can receive from OCHN and tells of the programs they have for people with developmental disabilities.

Read more We’re Here All Year stories in our gallery: https://bit.ly/WereHereAllYear

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) — a time to recognize the contributions of people with disabilities in workplaces and communities across the country. But these stories matter all year long.

Want to share YOUR story? Submit here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=F8Ovxj-IqUyL4mb5waKudOJB8ZPuhhVBki5VKPDyAgJUODVZUTUzMlVWU0tJWFJSRUJNWldCSUpLNS4u

Thank you Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council for helping us gather these stories!

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