Two people inside a Walmart Store pose for a picture near the self check out lanes.
The Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities celebrates Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. We celebrate Council Member Nathan Joerndt. He has worked part-time at Walmart for 25 years. Nathan loves, “Meeting new people and helping out associates.”
#DDAwarenessMonth
#NACDD
A map of the United States that reads: NACDD's Bridging Aging and Disability Network Impact in Iowa.
So far, the project has: Developed better ways to talk with older people with disabilities about the help they can get. Created a book about different ways to make choices without needing a legal guardian. Taught workers more about how to support people with disabilities. Made sure helping older people with disabilities is a main part of the state’s five-year plan.
Project Impact Highlight: #Iowa
The Bridging #AgingandDisabilities Network #BADN project in Iowa is helping older people with disabilities stay independent with good support.
Learn more about Iowa’s work here: nacdd.org/state-profil...
#IowaDDCouncil #IowaBADN #NACDD
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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.
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.
Learn about Florida’s work here: nacdd.org/state-profil...
#AgingAndDisabled #NACDD #DisabilityAdvocate #Disability
A collage poster with photos of people from the Capitol Crawl, advocating with legislators, and as part of a disability-friendly group choir.
1/ #NACDD kicks off #DevelopmentalDisabilitiesAwarenessMonth with We’re Here. Then, Now, Always.
People with #DevelopmentalDisabilities have always been part of our communities — and always will be.
#DDAM #DDAM2026
Graphic highlighting March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, emphasizing talents and leadership of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It includes a picture of a woman with Downs syndrome sitting in front of a computer and smiling.
#DevelopmentalDisabilitiesAwarenessMonth highlights a simple fact: people with developmental disabilities have been — and always will be — a part of our communities. Join #LACountyAD in celebrating their impact.
Learn more from at ow.ly/qPIJ50YnkNH
#DDAM #InclusionMatters #Accessibility #NACDD
“These projects represent practical, scalable solutions to ensure that #AgingAndDisability 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.
#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
3/ Councils in Action: Washington State
Visit our Council Impact page to learn about these WADDC initiatives and other programs from across the country: nacdd.org/were-here-al...
DD Councils: We're Here, All Year — For You!
#Disabilities #DDCouncil #NACDD #DisabilityRights #WADisabilityCouncil
New Medicaid community engagement rules in federal law could seriously harm people who are medically fragile, even though the law says they should be exempt. Experts from Justice In Aging will share a new toolkit to help advocates speak up now and throughout the rollout of these rules. The goal is to make sure states put safeguards in place to prevent people from losing coverage. Zoom captioning is available for this event. If you require other accommodations to participate, please detail them in your registration. We will have the most success fulfilling your accommodation requests if they are submitted by January 7th.
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
Statement from the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities: "State Councils on Developmental Disabilities Express Concern over Recent Layoffs U.S. Department of Education and SAMHSA" nacdd.org/state-counci... #NACDD #SAMHSA
The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities launched the DD Awareness Month Photo Gallery. NACDD collected hundreds of photos and stories that capture people with disabilities active in their communities. #WereHereAllYear #NACDD nacdd.org/2025-dd-awar...
Pictured:
Kirsten Murphy - Board Chair of #NACDD and Executive Director of the Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council #VTDDC
Raquel Quezada - Board Chair of the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council #MDDC
#ddawareness #iddawareness #disabilityadvocacy #disability
Megaphone projecting the message: We need your voice. Protect programs that support the disability community!
4/ ACTION ALERT!
Contact Congress today & tell them to fully fund & protect these disability programs
nacdd.quorum.us/campaign/134...
This effort is led by #NACDD #NCIL #AUCD #NDRN #AmputeeCoalition #NASILC & the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
#DisabilityRights #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities published more than 200 photos and 100 stories that "capture what it’s like when people with developmental disabilities live, work, play, and contribute to their community." Link: nacdd.org/2025-dd-awar... #NACDD #WeAreHereAllYear
Text that reads: Did you know? People with disabilities have safer and better working conditions thanks to the Administration for Community Living NACDD Logo and website url
Did you know?
People with disabilities have safer and better working conditions thanks to the Administration for Community Living?
Safer, more equitable working conditions for people with disabilities.
That’s ACL in action. #ThanksToACL
#NACDD #ACL
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Did you know? Every year, 682,000 people with disabilities ge the help they need to stay in their homes and avoid institutionalization thanks to the Adminisration for Community Living. #ThanksToACL, our communities are richer when everyone is included.
#NACDD #ACL
"We Will Not Go Back"
The Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities is sharing this message from the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities. #NACDD #ACL
nacdd.org/we-will-not-...
Submissions are being accepted till March 31, 2025 and will be unveiled in an online photo gallery later this spring.
Learn more and submit your photo here:
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For more information, visit:
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#WeReHereAllYear #NACDD #DDAwareness
a group in the Illinois Capitol Rotunda holding signs that say Dignity in Pay
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month is a reminder that individuals with developmental disabilities are dynamic contributors to communities across Illinois. Awareness is not a 1-month initiative. People with Developmental Disabilities contribute everyday. #WeReHereAllYear #DDAM #NACDD
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People with developmental disabilities are our neighbors, friends, and coworkers. Let's celebrate their contributions this Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and commit to "We're Here All Year!"
#WeReHereAllYear #NACDD #DDAwareness
On March 20, members of the Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities Community joined US Rep. Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) in Alton, IL for a discussion about threats to Medicaid. Here is news coverage: www.riverbender.com/news/details... #Riverbender #ProtectMedicaid #RepNikkiB #NACDD
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Illinois Council Members and Staff met today with US Representative Nikki Budzinski, (IL - 13th) to Collaborate on protecting #Medicaid. #ProtectMedicaid #USREPBudzinski #NACDD
A man with developmental disabilities is outdoors and smiling broadly for the camera. Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Submit Your Photo! We're Here All Year. Meet us. Know us. Involve us. Logo for the Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council.
Throughout March for Developmental #Disabilities Awareness Month, #NACDD @nacdd.bsky.social invites photo submissions (one photo) showcasing daily life for people with lived disability experiences in community—at work, with friends, etc., along with your story. Submit: forms.office.com/r/FP6KbAV8MS
ICDD logo. Text reads: We're Here All Year. Meet Us. Know Us. Involve Us.
The Calendar says March 16. We are halfway through the month, and people with developmental disabilities are here all year, going to school, going to work, engaging in the community, living our lives. #DDAM #WereHereAllYear #NACDD
Top Text: March. Center Bold Text: Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Background is three triangle shapes of light blue, dark blue, and light pink. Bottom of the graphic has 4 illustrations of people. Left, a curly red head, light skin, floral dress, and sitting in a motor chair happily. Left Center: A young girl with brown hair, light skin, playing a violin. Right Center: A person sitting in a chair wearing headphones with dark hair and dark skin, smilling. Right: A person with black hair and dark skin standing with a walker assistive device.
Bold Text: We're Here All Year! Under, the logo for the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities. Logo is a big gold "C" shape with 2 "D" shapes inside, one being inverted. Text: NACDD is taking submissions for the “We’re Here All Year” Photo Gallery that will be unveiled in April
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! Today and all year we're reminded of the valuable contributions people with developmental disabilities bring to our communities.
#DisabilityRightsCalifornia #NACDD #DDAwareness #WereHereAllYear
A young man operates a video camera while others watch from the background. Text reads: 'We're Here ALL YEAR,' and "Meet Us. Know Us. Involve Us.'
#NACDD is excited to launch a year-round #DDAwareness campaign as a reminder that “We’re Here All Year”
And they want to hear your story!
The We’re Here All Year photo gallery will be shared in April! Share your story: forms.office.com/r/FP6KbAV8MS
Meet us. Know us. Involve us.
#WeReHereAllYear
This is Developmental Disability Awareness Month. @nacdd.bsky.social is reminding everyone that people with developmental disabilities are here all year. Share your pictures and stories.
#NACDD #IDD #Neurodiversity #DDAM #WeReHereAllYear
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Estamos aquí todo el año. Conócenos. Inclúyenos. Man behind video camera
Estamos aquí todo el año.
Conócenos.
Inclúyenos.
#DDAwarenessMonth #DDAM #NACDD
Un joven maneja una cámara de video mientras otros observan desde el fondo. El texto dice: "Estamos aquí TODO EL AÑO" y "Conócenos. Inclúyenos.
NACDD se complace en comenzar marzo con una campaña de concientización sobre discapacidades durante todo el año que les recuerda a todos que "estamos aquí todo el año".
Para obtener más información, visita: forms.office.com/r/FP6KbAV8MS
Conócenos. Inclúyenos.
#WeReHereAllYear #NACDD #DDAwareness
Brightly colored spotlights shine pointed down. Three diverse people are standing together and smiling. They are indoors in front of a patio door. Spotlight: developmental disabilities awareness month. Highlighting the activities and advocacy agenda of the Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council. We're here all year.
In case you didn't see it, check out our March Spotlight e-newsletter: mailchi.mp/pa.gov/spotl...
#Pennsylvania #DDAM #NACDD #WeReHereAllYear #DisabilityAwareness
