The Bridging Aging & #Disabilities Network project in #NorthDakota is helping older people with disabilities live w/ strong support. Learn more about North Dakota's work: nacdd.org/state-profil... Read about all of the #BADN state programs and their impact here: nacdd.org/bridging-and...

1/ #DDCouncils in Action: #WashingtonState Washington State Developmental #Disabilities Council #WADDC is working towards greater inclusion and independence for all. To do this, they help families find the services they need. They also help people talk to lawmakers about issues that matter to them.

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.

#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 [email protected]

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.

NACDD apprentice, Bryan Dooley, is back with another informative blog post! This time, Bryan shares his personal story about employment and his path to purpose, inclusion, and advocacy. Read Bryan’s story & download his Breaking Barriers checklist for employees here: nacdd.org/beyond-the-p...

Rachel, Ashley, and Ruth are roommates and entrepreneurs from Naperville, Illinois. They’re serving up something special with their cookbook, Just A Dollop! Check out their inspiring work (and maybe grab a cookbook for yourself!) at www.justadollop.org.

After a year of applying for 50+ jobs, Jason began employment with Neighbor’s Mill in #Missouri last year. How’s it going? “In February 2025, I received employee of the month!” Congrats Jason! Your hard work & perseverance are paying off! Read more stories: bit.ly/WereHereAllY... #NDEAM

Tarenne from KY works at Luna’s Coffee, Wine, & Butterfly Cafe, where she has found opportunity & purpose. “I have made a lot of friends since I have the opportunity to work in a public space. My bosses say that I do a great job!” We’ll cheers to that Tarenne! Story gallery: bit.ly/WereHereAllY...

Let’s give high fives to Donna from Pennsylvania, she gets to spread joy as Rufus, the mascot for Roll ‘R’ Way! “I love my job and it is a lot of fun. I get to high five, fist bump, wave, wiggle my tail aka dance.” Read more We’re Here All Year stories in our gallery: bit.ly/WereHereAllY...

Better healthcare, mental health, & school experiences are on the way for people with I/DD in Alabama thanks to the #Alabama Council on Developmental #Disabilities & partners. Learn about the programs ACDD is implementing to level up support for the I/DD community: nacdd.org/nacdd-insigh...

Meet Kent from Louisiana! He's a bit of a superstar these days, having been featured on the huge jumbotron screen in Times Square AND in the National Down Syndrome Society “Faces of Times Square 2025” calendar as the star of September! Read more We're Here All Year stories: bit.ly/WereHereAllY...

Science matters. Compassion matters. The autism community deserves both. 22 leading disability organizations—including NACDD—are calling for decisions rooted in credible science and human dignity, not fear or misinformation. Read the full joint statement ⬇️ 🔗 nacdd.org/leading-auti...

For students with #disabilities, along with families and caregivers, the start of a new school year can be challenging. But with preparation, advocacy, and community, this year can be one of growth, confidence, and connection. bit.ly/4nlqhHH

This week we're highlighting the Learning Independence for Future Employment (LIFE) Program at Sierra College in California! Actively engaged in campus life, attending classes, working on career skills, & participating in student events, LIFE students are integral members of the college community.

URGENT: Deadline for public comments is TODAY, Wednesday 9/17! nacdd.quorum.us/campaign/140... Voice your support for Section 503 rules and help protect #disability job rights! Section 503 helps people w/ #disabilities get jobs. A new proposal from the federal government would erase these rules.

URGENT: Deadline for public comments is TODAY, Wednesday 9/17! nacdd.quorum.us/campaign/140... Voice your support for Section 503 rules and help protect #disability job rights! Section 503 helps people w/ #disabilities get jobs. A new proposal from the federal government would erase these rules.

NACDD intern Tabia Lee recently wrote about her experience delivering personal letters to Congress on behalf of people with #disabilities across the USA Read Tabia & other featured advocates blog posts in the #ADA 35th Anniversary Story Collection nacdd.org/carrying-ada... #disability #advocacy

This week meet Tatum from Washington. She is volunteering in order to gain experience, and hopes to work at a coffee shop one day! Read more We're Here All Year stories in our gallery: bit.ly/WereHereAllY... #disabilityawareness

Urgent: Deadline to act is TODAY, Sept 2! Help us protect home care workers and people with disabilities’ access to care. Make your voice heard here: nacdd.quorum.us/campaign/137... Act now before midnight TODAY to help stop these harmful changes! Submit your comment using the link below.

The August edition of NACDD's Insight is available! Swipe through to see a preview of what we're talking about this month. Read the full stories here: nacdd.org/nacdd-insigh... If you have ideas and stories you want to share about your DD Council and community, send them at [email protected].

This week meet Sebastian, a recent high school graduate from Oregon. His mom AnneMarie shared some of his story along with their family's autism awareness journey. Read more We're Here All Year stories in our gallery: bit.ly/WereHereAllY... #disability #disabilityawareness

Protect home care workers rights & people with developmental disabilities access to critical care! The DOL wants to eliminate minimum wage & overtime pay for home care workers ACT NOW! nacdd.quorum.us/campaign/137... Leave a public comment on how proposed changes harm access to the care YOU need!

The 2026 budget could take away important #DisabilityPrograms People with #disabilities could lose jobs, homes & independence Tell Congress: #ProtectOurPrograms No cuts. No mergers. Fully fund them all. nacdd.quorum.us/campaign/134... #disabled #disabilityawareness #disability #disabilityrights

This week, meet Erin and the I2 Choir from Nebraska! I2 is an interability and intergenerational musical group that has been performing together for more than a decade! Read more We're Here All Year stories in our gallery: bit.ly/WereHereAllY... #disability #disabilityawareness

Congress wants to cut/merge #DisabilityPrograms People could lose tools & services they need to live, work, & be part of their community Tell Congress: No cuts. No mergers. Fully fund every program. Speak up: nacdd.quorum.us/campaign/134... #ProtectOurPrograms #disability #disabled #disabilities