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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.

10/08/2026

Disabled people belong in our communities, not in institutions.

The Defend Community Integration Coalition supports H.Res. 1586, a new bipartisan House resolution introduced by Representatives Debbie Dingell and Brian Fitzpatrick.

This resolution reminds lawmakers that under federal law and the Supreme Court's Olmstead decision, people with disabilities have the civil right to live and receive services in their own homes and local communities.

Because these rights face new threats, Congress must protect community living. Real progress also requires funding home care services and paying direct care workers fairly.

How you can take action:

1. Contact your U.S. Representative: Bring to their attention the importance of H.Res. 1586 and reaffirm Congress's commitment to community integration and civil rights.

2. Contact your U.S. Senators: Educate them about H.Res. 1586 and ask them to support introducing a similar bipartisan resolution in the Senate.

Use our Quorum letter form to easily contact your Representative and Senators: https://nacdd.quorum.us/campaign/vefk1a75/

Read the full DCIC statement on our website here: https://nacdd.org/dcic-applauds-bipartisan-house-resolution-reaffirming-the-right-of-disabled-people-to-live-in-their-communities/

10/06/2026

Did you know you can set up a short meeting to talk with your lawmaker or their staff?

Lawmakers have assistants, called aides or staff, who help them learn about important issues. Meeting with staff members is a great way to share your story!

When lawmakers return home to your local area, ask if you can meet for a short coffee talk.

Here is how to prepare:

- Tell them your name and where you live
- Share one thing that is important to you
- Let them know you are part of the community they serve

You can easily reach out to your lawmakers through our portal here: https://nacdd.org/were-here-then-now-always-build-relationships-portrait-story-collection/

10/02/2026

Community living means having choices: where you live, where you work, and who you spend time with.

State Developmental Disabilities (DD) Councils are working alongside self-advocates and families to strengthen state protections, remove barriers, and hold systems accountable so people with intellectual and developmental disabilities can live the lives they choose.

In NACDD’s latest article, Public Policy Director Erin Prangley explores five ways states can protect and advance community living through laws, coordinated services, legal remedies, and oversight.

Read more about how DD Councils are helping build lasting pathways to community living:
https://nacdd.org/beyond-federal-safety-nets-how-state-dd-councils-are-building-unshakeable-pathways-for-community-living/

09/29/2026

Rural communities often face additional challenges accessing services.

Community-based supports help people remain in the towns and communities they call home instead of moving far away to receive care.

This means:

- Families stay together.

- Local schools retain students.

- Small businesses keep customers and employees.

- Rural communities stay vibrant and connected.

Where you live should not determine whether you can receive the support you need.

Community-based supports benefits everyone!

Learn more on our Home Sweet Home page here: https://nacdd.org/home-sweet-home/

09/24/2026

Community-based services create jobs in every community.

Direct support professionals, nurses, therapists, transportation providers, home health workers, and other professionals make it possible for people to live independently.

These jobs:
- Support local businesses.
- Keep people employed.
- Strengthen the healthcare workforce.
- Generate economic activity in communities large and small.

Investing in community services is also an investment in local economies.

Learn more on our Home Sweet Home page here: https://nacdd.org/home-sweet-home/

09/21/2026

Did you know? More than 63 million Americans provide unpaid care to a family member or loved one. That's almost 20% of the U.S. population!

Home health care services help caregivers by providing support that allows them to:
- Stay employed.
- Care for their families.
- Reduce stress and burnout.
- Maintain their own health.
- Balance caregiving with everyday life.

When community supports are weakened, more people may be locked up unnecessarily, and that can increase costs for states and taxpayers and place additional strain on families, caregivers, healthcare systems, and local communities.

Home health care services benefit everyone!

Learn more: https://nacdd.org/home-sweet-home/

09/18/2026

Did you know that this is Disability Voting Rights Week? Khalen Wright, NACDD Intern, recently shared his perspective in an article titled My Voice, My Vote: Why Voting and Disability Advocacy Matter to Me.

An excerpt from the article:
“For a long time, I didn’t fully understand how much voting could impact my life as a person with a disability. Now I realize that voting isn’t just about Election Day—it’s about having a voice in decisions that affect our everyday lives.”

Read Khalen’s full article here:
https://nacdd.org/my-voice-my-vote-why-voting-and-disability-advocacy-matter-to-me/

09/17/2026

Many people think disability services only affect people with disabilities.

The truth is that community supports help:
- Older adults age in place.
- Family caregivers continue working.
- Children stay connected to their families.
- Rural communities maintain access to care.
- Local businesses fill essential jobs.
- Healthcare systems reduce unnecessary hospital visits.

Strong community supports create stronger communities and stronger local economies.

Learn more here: https://nacdd.org/home-sweet-home/

09/16/2026

Did you know you can use an ABLE account for everyday living costs?

An ABLE account is a savings account for people with disabilities. The money in this account is protected. It does not count against government benefit limits.

You can use your savings to pay for:

- Rent, food, and electric bills
- Bus rides, train fares, or car repairs
- Doctors, medicine, and therapy visits
- Laptops, wheelchairs, and communication devices
- College or job training

Explore NACDD’s national directory to find an ABLE program that works for you: https://nacdd.org/able-accounts/

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