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NASDDDS’ partner, ADvancing States, announced that seven states have been selected to receive intensive, short-term, “quick strike” technical assistance…
The US Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Becerra has extended the public health emergency (PHE), which had…
NASDDDS is pleased to announce that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Assistant Secretary…
The Administration for Community Living (ACL) has announced the recipients of a number of new grants to University Centers…
NASDDDS is proud to release a joint blog with NAMD and ADvancing States taking a comprehensive look at state…
The White House has issued a fact sheet listing the Biden Administration’s disability policy activities during its first 100…
NASDDDS is proud to announce the COVID-19 and People with ID/DD Final Report and the COVID-19 Data on ID/DD…
(excerpt from Mathematica) Per a new report by Mathematica, youth with disabilities face many challenges as they transition from…
The Family Caregiving Advisory Council created by the Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, & Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act of…
President Biden is implementing a six-pronged, comprehensive national strategy that employs the same science-based approach that was used to…
The National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services (NASDDDS) has issued an official position calling for the…
Per a recent article in Disability Scoop, accreditation standards are on the horizon that are intended to be used…
The Disability Information and Access Line (DIAL) is now available to help people with disabilities get vaccinated. Call 888-677-1199…
In spring 2020, Washington state established an Office of Equity which will work across state agencies to ensure the…
Pennsylvania’s (PA) Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) reflects the core belief that “all people have the right to live,…
The National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services (NASDDDS) condemns the murder of George Floyd and the…
Today, CMS issued an electronic toolkit regarding telehealth and telemedicine…
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The association’s primary role and mission is to assist member state agencies in building person-centered systems of support for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families. NASDDDS achieves this mission in a variety of ways including formal technical assistance; one on one support; educational opportunities; and networking events.
