We're Here: Then, Now, Always.

This March, NACDD 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 developmental disabilities have always been part of our communities — and always will be.

Medicaid provides essential services that many people with developmental disabilities rely on every day such as  home and community-based supports, access to healthcare providers who understand their needs, transportation, and so much more

Celebrate 2026 DD Awareness Month!
Collage-style campaign graphic for NACDD’s 2026 Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month theme, “We’re Here. Then, Now, Always.” The top section features a black-and-white historic photo from March 12, 1990, showing disability rights activists crawling up the steps of the U.S. Capitol during the Capitol Crawl protest, with photographers documenting the moment. The middle section shows three young men in suits standing inside a state capitol building, smiling and holding folders, representing present-day advocacy. The lower left section shows a group of young adults with developmental disabilities sitting together on the floor, smiling and making peace signs. The bottom right section includes a group photo of adults with developmental disabilities seated on a staircase, smiling at the camera. The campaign text reads: “We’re Here. Then, Now, Always.” alongside the NACDD (National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities) logo.

Our Mission

NACDD’s mission is to work with State Councils on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD) to empower people with developmental disabilities, their families, and allies to build welcoming and supportive communities through policy and practice ensuring that people with DD can live a self-directed life in the community.

A graphic featuring a map of the United States in white against a teal background. The title "NACDD's Bridging Aging and Disability Network Impact" is displayed prominently in bold, stylized font across the center, emphasizing the connection between aging and disability networks. Subtle lines and dots in the background suggest a network or connectivity theme.

Bridging Aging & Disability Networks Initiative

The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) was awarded a five-year cooperative agreement made available by the Administration for Community Living at the United States Department of Health and Human Services to support improved resource and service coordination among aging and disability systems. The “Bridging Aging & Disability Networks Initiative” is a national Community of Practice (CoP) of seventeen (17) state alliance teams (SATs) focused on improving aging services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD) and their aging family members. The participating BADN CoP States grants and technical assistance were made available by the Administration for Community Living (ACL) within the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

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