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Public Policy Priorities

The North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities' (NCCDD) public policy efforts aim to promote information that educates and informs the individuals with intellectual or developmental disability (I/DD) community and key decision-makers. NCCDD supports policies that encourage the integration between people with I/DD, those who support them, and the community.

The North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities provides public policy education. It does not lobby on specific legislation.

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2025 Public Policy Priorities

Blue Icon for Eliminate the Waiting List for I/DD Medicaid waivers

Eliminate the Waiting List for I/DD Medicaid waivers within 8 years to meet the needs of everyone on the 18,700+ person waiting list. 

Blue icon for Increase Direct Support Professional (DSP) rates

Increase Direct Support Professional (DSP) rates in order to ensure a sufficient direct care workforce.

Blue icon for Expand housing and transportation options

Expand housing and transportation options for people with I/DD in North Carolina that are integrated, affordable, and accessible.

Blue icon for Increase Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE)

Increase Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) opportunities for all individuals with I/DD.

Blue icon for Ensure success of new I/DD services 

Ensure success of new I/DD services that are home and community based by continually improving implementation of the Tailored Plans, care management, 1915(i), and expanded Medicaid.