DD Council Network
Please see the information and resources below and attached from the NACDD All Call for October 6, 2021.
Policy Update: Erin Prangley, NACDD Director of Public Policy (Attached)
NDEAM events (Attached)
ABLE NRC NDEAM Panel Discussion: Working ABLE Account Owners
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iSwytovvTHqoer3LA9YE1g
Join us during National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) for a live 90-minute panel discussion featuring working ABLE account owners. Our panelists will
share their experience using an ABLE account to support their employment. You can send any questions in advance to
xxxxxx@ablenrc.org with the subject line: NDEAM Working ABLE Panel.
Time: Oct 19, 2021 at 02:00 PM Eastern Time
GET OUT THE VACCINE:
Be sure to check out NACDD Intern, Alyssa Hoadley's post on why Vaccine Accessibility is so critical!
#GOTVaccine https://www.getoutthevaccine.org/blog/vaccine-accessibility-for-children-with-idd
Disability Language Study:
You must work in the disability field to participate; people with and without disabilities can participate. The Disability Language Study is a collaboration between Carli Friedman (CQL and UIC), Zach Gordon
(AAIDD), and Liz Weintraub (AUCD). A computer, laptop, or tablet must be used to complete this study; smart phones cannot be used. Press control Q (command Q on mac) to quit at any time. Contact Carli at
xxxxxx@uic.edu if you experience any technical issues or questions.
Practical Guide for People with Mental Health Conditions Who Want to Work (Temple Collaborative on Community Inclusion for Individuals with Psychiatric Disabilities)
REMINDER: NACDD SA Discussion Series on Employment and Self-Direction – October 21st at 4pm Eastern. If you need more information, contact
xxxxxx@nacdd.org
If you need help with any of the links, please contact me directly. I am happy to help.
Stay well,
Angela
Angela Castillo-Epps
National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities
NACDD.ORG
Office: 202-506-5813, ext. 100
Direct: 410-236-9920