2024-2025 Impact Report
Each year, the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities (NCCDD) publishes an impact report summarizing the Council's activities during the federal fiscal year (FFY). The report includes highlights of initiatives funded by NCCDD, along with updates on other activities accomplished by NCCDD and its governor-appointed Council. We are pleased to present to you our Annual Impact Report for FFY October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
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A Year in Reflection
A video conversation featuring Jon D'Angelo, NCCDD Chair; Marjorie Serralles-Russell, NCCDD Vice Chair; and Talley Wells, NCCDD Executive Director.
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Growing Voices Through Policy Education
NCCDD works to share information that supports people with I/DD, their families, and leaders to understand important issues. NCCDD supports policies that help people with I/DD be included in their communities and connect with the people who support them.
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Engaging and Empowering Advocates
Self-advocacy is people with disabilities speaking up for their rights, needs, and choices. This leads to more independence, a better quality of life, and a stronger voice in their communities. NCCDD provides several opportunities for people with I/DD to raise their voices and create change.
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Creating Positive Change Through Our Initiatives
Through its Five-Year State Plan, NCCDD supports initiatives that help people with I/DD live better lives. These projects focus on building advocacy skills, supporting community living, and helping people become more financially independent. The goal is to give people with I/DD the supports and services they need to live full, meaningful lives.
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Planning For Future Initiatives
During 2025, NCCDD began planning for its next Five-Year State Plan for 2017-2031. This strategic plan, required by the federal DD Act, outlines goals, activities, and initiatives the Council will fund to ensure self-determination, independence, productivity, integration, and inclusion for North Carolinians with I/DD and their families. Â
The most important part of this process is to gather public input. A comprehensive survey, offered in English and Spanish, was launched in April. Public Input Sessions were held from July through September. Sessions were held in-person across North Carolina, along with two virtual sessions. These opportunities allowed self-advocates, families, and stakeholders to share what matters most to them. Â
The Council will now review the community feedback from the surveys and public input sessions to determine what its next Five-Year State Plan will include.
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NCCDD's Response During Hurricane Helene Aftermath
After the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene on Western North Carolina, NCCDD held daily virtual meetings for the first two weeks after Hurricane Helene, focusing on the needs of the disability community impacted by the hurricane. 423 total attendees participated in the meetings, which included individuals with disabilities, family members, North Carolina Emergency Management, emergency responders, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and NC Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS). NCCDD continued to participate and support daily meetings that were hosted by NC Emergency Management and NC DHHS.Â
The Council shared information alerts via email, social media, newsletter, and website. The Councilâs advocacy, along with the advocacy of many others, helped ensure all individuals with intellectual or other developmental disabilities (I/DD) receiving services were contacted to respond to their needs.Â
Since then, NCCDD created a small project to collect stories from individuals with I/DD and families impacted by Hurricane Helene. These stories will be used to develop a report on ways to better prepare for future natural disasters.
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Communications and Outreach
NCCDD shares news and updates with people in North Carolinaâs I/DD community through its website, emails, social media, and news stories. This includes information about NCCDD projects, important I/DD news from other groups, and special campaigns like My Story Matters or public input sessions.
Website
In August, NCCDD launched a new and improved website. The updated site makes it easier for visitors to find resources, events, and Council news. It also works better on phones and tablets and meets accessibility standards. All content was reviewed to be clear and easy to understand.
Email Outreach
Social Media
NCCDD is active on social media through its Facebook and Instagram pages, along with a YouTube channel. All Social media channels are active, with nearly 5,000 followers combined on all channels.
Media Coverage
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Budget for FFY October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
 BUDGET  AMOUNT %  Goal 1: Financial Asset Development (FAD)  $446,728.84 21%  Goal 2: Community Living (CL)  $679,465.25 31%  Goal 3: Advocacy Development (AD)  $441,728.61 20%  Operations & Administration  $599,767.30 28%  TOTAL BUDGET  $2,167,690.00 100% 
The 2024 - 2025 Impact Report is also available as a PDF download in English and Spanish.
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This project is supported by grant number 2401NCSCDD ($2,162,660.00), which is 100% federal funding, from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by ACL/HHS, or the U.S. Government.
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