NYS Council on Developmental Disabilities

View the CDD’s new video of motivational speaker, self-advocate, Ms. Wheelchair New York 2018 and Council Member Ketrina Hazell discussing her advocacy journey. Learn about how Ketrina learned to advocate for herself and others with DD. https://lnkd.in/djff-aDK

The CDD continues to support and provide opportunities for people with DD to live as independently as possible in the community of their choice. Learn more about CDD housing projects, videos, reports and other resources here: https://lnkd.in/eb2KbAk4

Labor Day is about celebrating America's workforce. Let's remember on this day the progress we've made since the enactment of the ADA 34 years ago, and continue our efforts to provide equitable employment for all. Here's a reminder about reasonable accommodations in the workplace from Disability Rights New York. https://ow.ly/OXbu50T813s

In 2024, NY State Parks & Historic Sites celebrates its Centennial, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the founding of our parks and sites system - built for all of us. It continues to serve as an acknowledgment that public access to open space and recreational assets is a right, and not a privilege, afforded to all New Yorkers. https://lnkd.in/dYTWrwGW

We welcome the advocacy experience and parent perspective of Adan Islam to the Council and look forward to her input!

The CDD is so pleased to continue to partner with the Chinese-American Planning Council and their efforts to provide family support, respite care, Medicaid service coordination, and other vital services to people with DD and their families. Congrats on another successful summer event! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/diAT5XCu

Excited? Anxious? Overwhelmed? Optimistic? Back to school time brings along with it a host of emotions. See some great tips and suggestions in The Ultimate Back-To-School Guide for Families of Children With Disabilities from The Arc of the United States: https://ow.ly/WBVc50T7wuk

Join the New York State Disability and Health Program encourages in celebrating the first annual Adirondack Nature Festival for People with Disabilities on September 7th. The festival is an accessible event connecting individuals with nature through a variety of accessible and inclusive activities. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gCak4AZq

Summer is winding down, but there’s still time to connect offline and outside of the office. CDD staff were lucky enough to do just that recently, taking a few hours out of the office to enjoy each other’s company and thank our wonderful student interns who return to their post-graduate studies. Myia is pursuing a PhD in Sociology focusing on families and immigration, and Sarah is pursuing a PhD in Gender and Women's Studies.

Are you starting a business and living with a disability? Check out this comprehensive guide by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce: https://lnkd.in/ett5H3iv