Press Releases
Five North Carolinians Honored for Disability Advocacy and Leadership Across the State
November 20, 2025
Raleigh, NC (November 20, 2025) – Five North Carolina leaders in disability advocacy were honored at the 2025 Advocacy and Leadership Awards presentation at the November meeting of the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities (NCCDD) in Cary, NC. The awards celebrate advocates who…
El Consejo Estatal de DD invita a las comunidades hispanohablantes a aprender sobre los derechos de las personas con discapacidad según la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades
September 04, 2025
Raleigh, Carolina del Norte (septiembre de 2025) – El Consejo de Carolina del Norte sobre Discapacidades del Desarrollo realizará su próximo seminario web "El Consejo Presenta" el jueves 25 de septiembre de 2025 a la 1 p. m. (hora del este). El evento, presentado en español, presentará la nueva ser…
North Carolinians Invited to Host Screenings of Powerful Disability Documentary
July 03, 2025
Raleigh, NC (July 3, 2025) – Community members, organizations, and advocates across the state are invited to host watch parties for Unmet: North Carolina’s Disability Crisis, a powerful 25-minute documentary that shares the real-life stories of people with intellectual and other developmental disab…
NCCDD Seeks Nominations for 2025 Disability Advocacy and Leadership Awards
July 01, 2025
Raleigh, NC (July 1, 2025) – The North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities (NCCDD) is accepting nominations for its 2025 Advocacy and Leadership Awards. These annual awards honor individuals and organizations who are leading efforts to change attitudes, expand choices, and build a more i…
Statewide Developmental Disabilities Council Seeks Public Input for its Next Five-Year State Plan
April 21, 2025
Raleigh, NC, April 21, 2025 – The North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities (NCCDD) invites the public to provide input by completing a survey for the Council’s next Five-Year State Plan (2027–2031).
The public input will help NCCDD better understand the needs of people with intel…