National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities
@nacdd.bsky.social
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
Website: www.nacdd.org
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).
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).
December 4, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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).
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...
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...
![The [CDC] website now states: “‘vaccines do not cause autism’ is not an evidence-based claim.”
This is false.
Nearly three decades of scientific research, consisting of dozens of high-quality studies conducted around the world, surveying millions of people, has repeatedly confirmed there is no causal link between vaccines and autism.
The limited studies that have suggested otherwise have not been reproducible and are consistently found to contain methodological flaws and, in some cases, have outright falsified evidence. Link to full statement in post.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:i5gio4d4dqtnkkf33xm5spmb/bafkreic4j7ioqjxwvi5euys5mwhcus23roqe47jvhfpsstuwbqbuv6dhku@jpeg)
November 27, 2025 at 11:06 PM
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...
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
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
November 19, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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
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:
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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:
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November 18, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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:
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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:
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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...
"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...
November 13, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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...
"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
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
November 11, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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
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
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
November 6, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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
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
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
November 3, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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
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.
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.
October 29, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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.
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.
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.
October 24, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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.
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...
Read Bryan’s story & download his Breaking Barriers checklist for employees here:
nacdd.org/beyond-the-p...
October 22, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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...
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.
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.
October 21, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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.
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
“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
October 10, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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
“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...
“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...
October 6, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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...
“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...
“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...
October 3, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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...
“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...
Learn about the programs ACDD is implementing to level up support for the I/DD community: nacdd.org/nacdd-insigh...
October 1, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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...
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...
Read more We're Here All Year stories: bit.ly/WereHereAllY...
September 26, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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...
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...
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...
Leading Autism and Disability Organizations Call for Decision-Making Based on Quality Science and Compassion for the Autism Community
nacdd.org
September 25, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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...
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
bit.ly/4nlqhHH
September 24, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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
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.
Actively engaged in campus life, attending classes, working on career skills, & participating in student events, LIFE students are integral members of the college community.
September 19, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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.
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.
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.
September 17, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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.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.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.
September 17, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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.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
Read Tabia & other featured advocates blog posts in the #ADA 35th Anniversary Story Collection
nacdd.org/carrying-ada... #disability #advocacy
September 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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
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
Read more We're Here All Year stories in our gallery: bit.ly/WereHereAllY...
#disabilityawareness
September 4, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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
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.
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.
September 2, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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.
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.