Disabled people belong in our communities, not in institutions. DCIC supports H.Res. 1586, a bipartisan resolution affirming the civil right of disabled people to live at home. Take action: nacdd.quorum.us/campaign/vef... #DisabilityRights #CommunityLiving #Olmstead

Ask your lawmaker or their staff to meet for a quick coffee talk. Share your story and start building a relationship: nacdd.org/were-here-th... #DDAM2026 #WereHere

New NACDD blog just published! Click below to read the full article from our Public Policy Director Erin Prangley on five ways states can protect and advance community living through laws, coordinated services, legal remedies, and oversight. nacdd.org/beyond-feder... #CommunityLiving #Disability

1) Disabled people belong in our communities, not in institutions. The Defend Community Integration Coalition supports H.Res. 1586, a bipartisan resolution affirming the civil right of disabled people to live at home. Learn more: nacdd.org/dcic-applaud...

1) Rural communities often face additional challenges accessing services. Community-based supports help people remain in their communities. - Families stay together. - Local schools retain students. - Small businesses keep customers and employees. - Rural communities stay vibrant and connected.

Community-based services create local jobs -- DSPs, nurses, therapists, transportation providers, home health workers, and more! These jobs: - Support local businesses - Keep people working - Boost the healthcare workforce - Create economic activity nacdd.org/home-sweet-h...

Invite your lawmaker to see a day in your life! Show them your job, school, or community space. Start by emailing them here: nacdd.org/were-here-th... #DDAM2026 #WereHere

Did you know? More than 63 million Americans provide unpaid care to a family member or loved one. That's almost 20% of the U.S. population! Learn more: nacdd.org/home-sweet-h... #HCBS #MedicaidWaiver #HomeHealthCare #CommunitySupports #MedicaidCuts

Many people think disability services only affect people with disabilities. In fact, community supports help everyone, from aging adults to local businesses. Strong community supports create stronger communities and stronger local economies. Learn more: nacdd.org/home-sweet-h...

What can you buy with an ABLE savings account? Rent, food, medicine, rides, and school costs. Find an ABLE program here: nacdd.org/able-accounts/ #ABLEaccounts #DisabilitySavings

Let’s talk about what community living really means and who it benefits. People who receive services in their communities often have greater opportunities to: - Build relationships. - Work or volunteer. - Attend school. - Participate in community activities. - Stay connected to family.

Did you know NACDD has a webinar on getting home care services faster? Learn about provisional care plans that help people while they wait for full approvals: nacdd.org/nacdd-commun... #NACDD #HCBS #disabilities #disabled #HR1 #Medicaid

May people use the word institutions to describe segregated settings. Here are other words that can mean the same thing in common language and policy language. Learn more and find out how you can help preserve home and community based services here: nacdd.org/home-sweet-h... /1

Lawmakers are leaders elected to make rules for our communities. Use our easy online tool to email your lawmaker and introduce yourself: nacdd.org/were-here-th... #DDAM2026 #WereHere

What is the #Medicaid home care waiver in your state? There is no single national name for waivers. Examples: -Comprehensive Waiver -Supports Waiver -Community Living Waiver -Individual and Family Supports Waiver -Intellectual Disabilities Waiver -DD Waiver -Family Supports Waiver -HCBS Waiver

A #Medicaid waiver helps people with #disabilities get services in their home & communities instead of institutions or nursing homes. Each state has different qualifications, services & programs. People also use different words to talk about #waivers. Learn more here: nacdd.org/home-sweet-h...

Swipe to learn the benefits of receiving home health care services! The DOJ says federal #disability laws don't make states help people live at home. Use our Relationship Builder to tell lawmakers why community living matters to you! Visit nacdd.org/home-sweet-h... to get started!

Last call! Submit by August 31st! Help us show the many faces of the disability community. Upload a photo and share your short story with NACDD today. Submit your picture here: bit.ly/WereHereThen... #DDAM2026 #WereHere

HCBS (Home and Community-based Services) really means #Medicaid home care. It lets people live, work, play, worship, engage, and contribute to their community. The DOJ #Olmstead opinion says federal disability laws may not require states to provide #HCBS. Learn more here: nacdd.org/home-sweet-h...

Disability rights have come a long way. Share your past experiences and your hopes for the future with NACDD. Submit your story and picture here: bit.ly/WereHereThen... #DDAM2026 #WereHere

Did you know NACDD has a free webinar library? Watch recorded online classes on home care, government budgets, and #disability support. Explore the library here: nacdd.org/nacdd-commun... #NACDD #DisabilityResources

Council Highlight: Iowa DD Council Iowa DD Council's Public Policy Manager Carlyn Crowe was recently quoted in an NPR article about the challenges of Medicaid income limits. Read the full NPR story here: www.npr.org/2026/08/10/n...

You may have heard #HCBS, #Olmstead, #CommunityLiving, #Waivers, and so much more. Those words mean a lot of different things in each state. But here’s the big one: home healthcare. What does home healthcare look like? - Help to eat, bathe, take medicine - Rides to doctor appointments 1/

Lawmakers need to hear from you! Use our online portal to send a message to your elected officials and introduce yourself today: nacdd.org/were-here-th... #DDAM2026 #WereHere #DisabilityAdvocacy

What does community belonging look like in your life today? Tell NACDD about your work, relationships, and everyday activities. Share your story and photo here: bit.ly/WereHereThen... #DDAM2026 #WereHere

An ABLE account lets people with #disabilities save money without losing benefits like #Medicaid or #SSI. Learn how to open an account and compare state plans: nacdd.org/able-accounts/ #ABLEaccounts #DisabilitySavings

People with developmental disabilities have always been here. Share your "Then, Now, Always" story and photo with NACDD to help us show the strength of our community. Submit here: bit.ly/WereHereThen... #DDAM2026 #WereHere

The best time to connect with lawmakers is now! Building relationships with key decision-makers locally, statewide, & federally is a great way to share your story & make sure your voice is heard. For #DDAM2026 we made a simple form to introduce yourself to your lawmakers. nacdd.quorum.us/DDAM2026/

NACDD invites you to share your story -- your "Then, Now, Always" People with developmental disabilities have always been here and are an important part of: - neighborhoods - schools - workplaces - faith communities - families #DDAM2026

Don't miss this ABLE account webinar on Wednesday the 12th! #AbleAccounts #Able

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Upcoming webinar: Building Brighter Futures: Financial Empowerment for Foster Youth with Disabilities through ABLE Accounts — Replicating the Kansas Model When/Where: August 12th at 1 PM CDT - webinar Registration link: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...