National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities

National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities 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.

Event Alert: Community Webinar Tomorrow (Tuesday)Join us on Tuesday, March 10th for a webinar hosted by AoD Disability E...
03/09/2026

Event Alert: Community Webinar Tomorrow (Tuesday)

Join us on Tuesday, March 10th for a webinar hosted by AoD Disability Employment Technical Assistance Center!

Webinar Title: We’re Here. Then, Now, Always. The Evolving Role of DD Councils in Employment
Webinar Date: March 10, 2026
Webinar Time: 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm Eastern Time

During the webinar, you'll hear from the presenters about:
- Exploring the critical role DD Councils play when it comes to employment, from building partnerships to influencing systems.
- Highlighting key state-level initiatives, partnerships, and lessons learned in their work to impact employment outcomes across Nebraska.
- How councils can meaningfully incorporate lived experience into policy and practice.

Presenters:
Jill Jacobs (Executive Director, NACDD)
Kristen Larsen (Executive Director, Nebraska DD Council)
Becki Koehler (Independent Consultant, Nevada)
Bryan Dooley (Community Inclusion Specialist, Solutions for Independence)

Register here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-X2AYdDETh6TZh8avVtZjg

Project Impact Highlight: New MexicoThe Bridging Aging and Disabilities Network (BADN) project in New Mexico is helping ...
03/08/2026

Project Impact Highlight: New Mexico

The Bridging Aging and Disabilities Network (BADN) project in New Mexico is helping older people with disabilities stay independent with support.

So far, the project has:
- Engaged with Native American groups to help them get services
- Helped pass the Supported Decision-Making Act in 2025, a new law that helps people make their own choices
- Started a program to help families stay together in their homes as they get older
- Taught more than 600 people about ways to get help besides legal guardianship

Learn more about New Mexico’s work here: https://nacdd.org/state-profiles/new_mexico/

Thanks to the New Mexico partners for years of working together:

New Mexico Developmental Disabilities Council
New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department
Developmental Disabilities Supports Division (DDSD)
Disability Rights New Mexico
Senior Citizens Law Office, Inc.
Native American Disability Law Center

Across the country, BADN now connects 17 states to make services for aging and disabilities work better together. Learn more: https://nacdd.org/bridging-and-aging-disability-network/

03/06/2026

Did you miss our webinar in December with guests from KFF presenting their recent report, "States' Management of Medicaid Home Care Spending Ahead of H.R. 1 Effects"?

Watch the preview clip below then see the full recording on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4oWu4vcXXY

Project Impact Highlight: FloridaThe Bridging Aging and Disabilities Network (BADN) project in Florida is helping older ...
03/05/2026

Project Impact Highlight: Florida

The Bridging Aging and Disabilities Network (BADN) project in Florida is helping older people with disabilities live well with strong support.

So far, the project has:
- Studied how supportive communities help people with disabilities stay independent
- Talked with nearly 200 people to find out what kind of support families need
- Created information on moving to a new home and planning for the long term
- Made tools in Spanish so more families can share what they need

Learn more about Florida’s work here: https://nacdd.org/state-profiles/florida/

Thanks to these state partners for years of working together:

Florida Developmental Disabilities Council
Florida Department of Elder Affairs
Agency for Health Care Administration
Agency for Persons with Disabilities
Mailman Center UCEDD (University of Miami)
Council on Aging of St. Lucie, Inc.
Hillsborough County Aging Services
Nothing About Us Without Us, LLC

Across the country, BADN now connects 17 states to make services for aging and disabilities work better together. Learn more: https://nacdd.org/bridging-and-aging-disability-network/

Join us on March 10th for another webinar hosted by AoD Disability Employment Technical Assistance Center!Webinar Title:...
03/04/2026

Join us on March 10th for another webinar hosted by AoD Disability Employment Technical Assistance Center!

Webinar Title: We’re Here. Then, Now, Always. The Evolving Role of DD Councils in Employment
Webinar Date: March 10, 2026
Webinar Time: 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm Eastern Time

During the webinar, you'll hear from the presenters about:
- Exploring the critical role DD Councils play when it comes to employment, from building partnerships to influencing systems.
- Highlighting key state-level initiatives, partnerships, and lessons learned in their work to impact employment outcomes across Nebraska.
- How councils can meaningfully incorporate lived experience into policy and practice.

Presenters:
Jill Jacobs (Executive Director, NACDD)
Kristen Larsen (Executive Director, Nebraska DD Council)
Becki Koehler (Independent Consultant, Nevada)
Bryan Dooley (Community Inclusion Specialist, Solutions for Independence)

Register here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-X2AYdDETh6TZh8avVtZjg

NACDD da inicio al Mes de Concientización sobre las Discapacidades del Desarrollo con el lema: Estamos Aquí. Entones, Ah...
03/02/2026

NACDD da inicio al Mes de Concientización sobre las Discapacidades del Desarrollo con el lema: Estamos Aquí. Entones, Ahora, Siempre.

Las personas con discapacidades del desarrollo siempre han sido parte de nuestras comunidades — y siempre lo serán.

Este mes estaremos compartiendo historias que conectan el pasado, el presente y el futuro.

Acompáñanos.

Aprende más aquí: https://nacdd.org/2026-dd-awareness-month-were-here-then-now-always/

NACDD kicks off Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month with We’re Here. Then, Now, Always. People with developmental...
03/02/2026

NACDD kicks off Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month with We’re Here. Then, Now, Always.

People with developmental disabilities have always been part of our communities — and always will be.

This month, we’re sharing stories that connect past, present, and future.

Join us.

Learn more here: https://nacdd.org/2026-dd-awareness-month-were-here-then-now-always/

Project Impact Highlight: ArizonaThe Bridging Aging and Disabilities Network (BADN) project in Arizona is helping older ...
02/28/2026

Project Impact Highlight: Arizona

The Bridging Aging and Disabilities Network (BADN) project in Arizona is helping older people with disabilities live on their own with the right help.

So far, the project has:
- Created teams to work on skills for living at home, finding affordable housing, and using helpful technology tools
- Worked to make Arizona a "Technology First" state
- Hosted talks for the community about planning for the future and finding good healthcare
- Collected stories from real people to help teach doctors how to treat everyone fairly

Learn more about Arizona’s work here: https://nacdd.org/state-profiles/arizona/

Thanks to the state partners for years of working together:
- Arizona Developmental Disabilities Planning Council
- Arizona Department of Economic Security (Division of Developmental Disabilities & Division of Aging and Adult Services)
- Arizona Statewide Independent Living Council
- Sonoran Center for Excellence in Disabilities
- Arizona Center for Disability Law
- The Arc of Arizona & The Arc of Tempe
- The Opportunity Tree
- Institute for Human Development – NAU
- Arizona Technology Access Program (AzTAP)

Across the country, BADN now connects 17 states to make services for aging and disabilities work better together. Learn more: https://nacdd.org/bridging-and-aging-disability-network/

NACDD, in partnership with Administration for Community Living (ACL), has announced that four states have been awarded a...
02/27/2026

NACDD, in partnership with Administration for Community Living (ACL), has announced that four states have been awarded additional Bridging Aging and Disability Network (BADN) funding.

Following a competitive review process, the awardees selected were: Iowa, Connecticut, Kansas, and Illinois. Swipe through to see their proposed initiatives.

“These projects represent practical, scalable solutions to ensure that aging and disability systems work together so older adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities can access the services they need in their communities,” said Jill Jacobs, Executive Director, NACDD.

For more information about the Bridging Aging & Disability Networks initiative, visit https://nacdd.org/bridging-and-aging-disability-network/

02/26/2026

Have you ever wondered what exactly DD Councils do?

State Developmental Disabilities Councils — often called DD Councils — work to support those ideals every day, in many different ways.

NACDD has created an audio visual resource to help you learn all about what DD Councils are, what they do, how they work, and (most importantly) how YOU can get involved! Simply press play to get started.

Find your state's DD Council in our website directory at this link: https://nacdd.org/councils/

Project Impact Highlight: OklahomaThe Bridging Aging and Disabilities Network (BADN) project in Oklahoma is helping olde...
02/21/2026

Project Impact Highlight: Oklahoma

The Bridging Aging and Disabilities Network (BADN) project in Oklahoma is helping older people with disabilities live with dignity and help.

They have:
- Added a way for people to make their own choices into state care plans
- Started a website to show families other ways to make choices besides guardianship
- Added new tips for the future to state planning forms
- Taught workers how to help both the person with a disability and their family

Learn more about Oklahoma’s work here: https://nacdd.org/state-profiles/oklahoma/

Thanks to these partners in Oklahoma:
Developmental Disabilities Council of Oklahoma
Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DDS & Aging Services)
Oklahoma Access to Justice Foundation
Center for Learning and Leadership/UCEDD
Oklahoma State University (Center for Developmental Disabilities)
Oklahoma Indian Legal Services
AARP Oklahoma
Sooner SUCCESS

Across the country, BADN now connects 17 states to make services for aging and disabilities work better together. Learn more: https://nacdd.org/bridging-and-aging-disability-network/

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