Understanding the Federal Budget Process: Implications for People with Developmental Disabilities and State Councils. Experts from Center on Budget and Policy Priorities will provide a clear understanding of federal spending authority, the appropriations process, and key terms like reconciliation, continuing resolutions, and government shutdowns. The session will also explain how these decisions affect DD programs and funding, and share simple, effective ways advocates can engage in federal advocacy throughout the year.

Community Webinar:

Understanding the Federal Budget Process: Implications for People with Developmental #Disabilities and State #DDCouncils

Date: Wednesday, March 18

Time: 4:00 – 5:00 PM ET

Where: Zoom

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Join us 3/10 for a webinar hosted by AoD #Disability Employment Technical Assistance Center!

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

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A group of three young colleagues work together at a table. One man is using a wheelchair.

Join us 3/10 for a webinar hosted by AoD #Disability Employment Technical Assistance Center!

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

Register here:
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

2026 DD Awareness Month: We’re Here: Then, Now, Always. This March, NACCD is proud to celebrate Developmental Disabilities Month with the launch of We’re Here: Then, Now, Always campaign. The national campaign recognizes a simple truth: people with…

2/ This #DDAM, we’re sharing stories that connect past, present, and future.

Join us.

Learn more here: nacdd.org/2026-dd-awar...

#DDAM2026 #DisabilityAwareness #IDD #DDAwareness #DDCouncils #Disability #Disabilities #Disabled

Iowa: Supported Decision-Making (SDM) Demonstration Project. SDM helps people keep the right to make their own choices instead of having a guardian doing it for them. The demonstration project will help 10 to 15 people who are 60 or older. The project wants to help more people with SDM and reduce unnecessary guardianship.

Connecticut: Systems Change & Local Network Alignment. This projects aims to share BADN insights with local organizations. The state will host five online meetings with local senior centers, disability groups, and home care providers. The goal is to make it easier for older adults with disabilities to find and use the help they need.

Kansas: “IDD-Informed AAA Partners” Certification. Creating a new certificate for Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs). Agencies will get special training and money to learn how to better support older adults with disabilities. This helps aging services and disability services work together more closely.

Illinois: Accessible, Multilingual Resource Catalogue. This project is making a new resource guide for families and agencies. The guide will include fact sheets and lessons in many different languages. It will help more people find services in their own neighborhoods and across the state.

NACDD and #ACL announced four states were awarded additional Bridging Aging and #Disability Network #BADN funding.

Following a competitive review process, the awardees selected were: #Iowa, #Connecticut, #Kansas, and #Illinois. The proposed initiatives are highlighted here.

#DDCouncil #DDCouncils

#NACDD has created an audio visual resource to show what DD Councils are, what they do, how they work, and (most importantly) how YOU can get involved! Simply press play to watch.

Find your state's DD Council in our website directory here: nacdd.org/councils/

#disability #disabilities #DDCouncils

Councils in Action: Washington State. The 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.

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.