National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services (NASDDDS)

The NASDDDS mission is to assist member state agencies in building person-centered and culturally and linguistically appropriate systems of services and supports for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

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Jaz Brown, LEND trainee, attends AUCD

Jaz Brown has a background in activism rather than academia, and that gives them a unique perspective in Kentucky’s LEND …

Loneliness and Isolation: Unseen Barriers for People with Disabilities

Loneliness and Isolation: Unseen Barriers for People with Disabilities

Just like anyone else, people with disabilities experience mental health conditions like anxiety and depression, as well as feelings of …

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Dr. Wright to serve in leadership role for ACPA

Dr. Nicholas Lamar Wright works to ensure HDI’s practices are fully inclusive of all people. His commitment to this work …