Press Releases
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…
NCCDD Announces 2025 Schedule for Monthly Self-Advocate Discussion Series
January 03, 2025
Raleigh, NC, January 6, 2025 – The North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities (NCCDD) has released the 2025 schedule for its Self-Advocate Discussion Series, a monthly initiative that connects and empowers self-advocates who are individuals with intellectual or other developmental disabil…
Statewide Council for Developmental Disabilities New Impact Report Shows Progress for Disability Community
November 19, 2024
Raleigh, NC, November 19, 2024 – The North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities (NCCDD) released its 2024 Impact Report highlighting its progress in creating statewide systems change for better supports and services for North Carolinians with intellectual or other developmental disabiliti…