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]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) 23 East Group https://storage.buzzsprout.com/4j1d4oaai4lwz6t3stknm7ezpiby?.jpg NCCDD's Highlights & Hot Topics NCCDD's Highlights & Hot Topics - May 2026 NCCDD's Highlights & Hot Topics - May 2026 The May 2026 issue of Highlights and Hot Topics includes a letter from NCCDD’s executive director, emergency preparedness resources for hurricane season, a public policy update, a thank you to NCCDD's outgoing Council members, a new storytelling initiative announcement, and upcoming NCCDD webinars. 

Highlights & Hot Topics is the monthly newsletter for the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities. All newsletters are available on the NCCDD website.

This project was supported, in part by grant number 2001NCSCDD-02, from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201. Grantees undertaking projects with government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not, therefore, necessarily represent official ACL policy.

]]> The May 2026 issue of Highlights and Hot Topics includes a letter from NCCDD’s executive director, emergency preparedness resources for hurricane season, a public policy update, a thank you to NCCDD's outgoing Council members, a new storytelling initiative announcement, and upcoming NCCDD webinars. 

Highlights & Hot Topics is the monthly newsletter for the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities. All newsletters are available on the NCCDD website.

This project was supported, in part by grant number 2001NCSCDD-02, from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201. Grantees undertaking projects with government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not, therefore, necessarily represent official ACL policy.

]]> 23 East Group Buzzsprout-19204616 Tue, 19 May 2026 15:00:00 -0400 977 full false NCCDD's Highlights & Hot Topics - April 2026 NCCDD's Highlights & Hot Topics - April 2026 The April 2026 issue of Highlights and Hot Topics includes a letter from NCCDD’s executive director, an update on NCCDD's public policy education efforts, a public policy update, an inclusive fitness mini-grant highlight, and upcoming NCCDD webinars. 

Highlights & Hot Topics is the monthly newsletter for the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities. All newsletters are available on the NCCDD website.

This project was supported, in part by grant number 2001NCSCDD-02, from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201. Grantees undertaking projects with government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not, therefore, necessarily represent official ACL policy.

]]> The April 2026 issue of Highlights and Hot Topics includes a letter from NCCDD’s executive director, an update on NCCDD's public policy education efforts, a public policy update, an inclusive fitness mini-grant highlight, and upcoming NCCDD webinars. 

Highlights & Hot Topics is the monthly newsletter for the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities. All newsletters are available on the NCCDD website.

This project was supported, in part by grant number 2001NCSCDD-02, from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201. Grantees undertaking projects with government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not, therefore, necessarily represent official ACL policy.

]]> 23 East Group Buzzsprout-19071643 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400 729 full false NCCDD's Highlights & Hot Topics - March 2026 NCCDD's Highlights & Hot Topics - March 2026 The March 2026 issue of Highlights and Hot Topics includes a letter from NCCDD’s executive director, an I/DD Legislative Caucus announcement, a public policy update, an introduction to new NCCDD council members, a request for public comment on the Council's new Five-Year Plan, and upcoming NCCDD webinars. 

Highlights & Hot Topics is the monthly newsletter for the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities. All newsletters are available on the NCCDD website.

This project was supported, in part by grant number 2001NCSCDD-02, from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201. Grantees undertaking projects with government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not, therefore, necessarily represent official ACL policy.

]]> The March 2026 issue of Highlights and Hot Topics includes a letter from NCCDD’s executive director, an I/DD Legislative Caucus announcement, a public policy update, an introduction to new NCCDD council members, a request for public comment on the Council's new Five-Year Plan, and upcoming NCCDD webinars. 

Highlights & Hot Topics is the monthly newsletter for the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities. All newsletters are available on the NCCDD website.

This project was supported, in part by grant number 2001NCSCDD-02, from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201. Grantees undertaking projects with government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not, therefore, necessarily represent official ACL policy.

]]> 23 East Group Buzzsprout-18895175 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:00:00 -0400 1079 full false NCCDD's Highlights & Hot Topics - February 2026 NCCDD's Highlights & Hot Topics - February 2026 The February 2026 issue of Highlights and Hot Topics includes a reflection article from NCCDD’s executive director, a request for public input on the next Five-Year State Plan, a public policy update, an invitation to apply for the next ALP-NC cohort, and upcoming NCCDD webinars. 

Highlights & Hot Topics is the monthly newsletter for the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities. All newsletters are available on the NCCDD website.

This project was supported, in part by grant number 2001NCSCDD-02, from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201. Grantees undertaking projects with government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not, therefore, necessarily represent official ACL policy.

]]> The February 2026 issue of Highlights and Hot Topics includes a reflection article from NCCDD’s executive director, a request for public input on the next Five-Year State Plan, a public policy update, an invitation to apply for the next ALP-NC cohort, and upcoming NCCDD webinars. 

Highlights & Hot Topics is the monthly newsletter for the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities. All newsletters are available on the NCCDD website.

This project was supported, in part by grant number 2001NCSCDD-02, from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201. Grantees undertaking projects with government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not, therefore, necessarily represent official ACL policy.

]]> 23 East Group Buzzsprout-18740572 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500 891 full false NCCDD's Highlights & Hot Topics - January 2026 NCCDD's Highlights & Hot Topics - January 2026 The January 2026 issue of Highlights and Hot Topics includes a reflection article from NCCDD’s executive director, an introduction to six new NCCDD council members, a public policy update, and upcoming webinars hosted by NCCDD.

Highlights & Hot Topics is the monthly newsletter for the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities. All newsletters are available on the NCCDD website.

This project was supported, in part by grant number 2001NCSCDD-02, from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201. Grantees undertaking projects with government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not, therefore, necessarily represent official ACL policy.

]]> The January 2026 issue of Highlights and Hot Topics includes a reflection article from NCCDD’s executive director, an introduction to six new NCCDD council members, a public policy update, and upcoming webinars hosted by NCCDD.

Highlights & Hot Topics is the monthly newsletter for the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities. All newsletters are available on the NCCDD website.

This project was supported, in part by grant number 2001NCSCDD-02, from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201. Grantees undertaking projects with government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not, therefore, necessarily represent official ACL policy.

]]> 23 East Group Buzzsprout-18560799 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 18:00:00 -0500 1035 full false NCCDD's Highlights & Hot Topics - December 2025 NCCDD's Highlights & Hot Topics - December 2025 The December 2025 issue of Highlights and Hot Topics includes a reflection article from NCCDD’s executive director, highlights from NCCDD’s 2024-2025 Impact Report, a paid fellowship opportunity for Community Reporters with I/DD, and upcoming webinars hosted by NCCDD. 

Highlights & Hot Topics is the monthly newsletter for the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities. All newsletters are available on the NCCDD website.

This project was supported, in part by grant number 2001NCSCDD-02, from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201. Grantees undertaking projects with government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not, therefore, necessarily represent official ACL policy.

]]> The December 2025 issue of Highlights and Hot Topics includes a reflection article from NCCDD’s executive director, highlights from NCCDD’s 2024-2025 Impact Report, a paid fellowship opportunity for Community Reporters with I/DD, and upcoming webinars hosted by NCCDD. 

Highlights & Hot Topics is the monthly newsletter for the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities. All newsletters are available on the NCCDD website.

This project was supported, in part by grant number 2001NCSCDD-02, from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201. Grantees undertaking projects with government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not, therefore, necessarily represent official ACL policy.

]]> 23 East Group Buzzsprout-18366045 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:00:00 -0500 470 full false NCCDD's Highlights & Hot Topics - November 2025 NCCDD's Highlights & Hot Topics - November 2025 The November 2025 issue of Highlights and Hot Topics includes a message from our executive director, a celebration of five Disability Advocacy and Leadership Award winners, a public policy update, NCCDD's Impact Report, and upcoming webinars hosted by NCCDD. 

Highlights & Hot Topics is the monthly newsletter for the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities. All newsletters are available on the NCCDD website.

This project was supported, in part by grant number 2001NCSCDD-02, from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201. Grantees undertaking projects with government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not, therefore, necessarily represent official ACL policy.

]]> The November 2025 issue of Highlights and Hot Topics includes a message from our executive director, a celebration of five Disability Advocacy and Leadership Award winners, a public policy update, NCCDD's Impact Report, and upcoming webinars hosted by NCCDD. 

Highlights & Hot Topics is the monthly newsletter for the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities. All newsletters are available on the NCCDD website.

This project was supported, in part by grant number 2001NCSCDD-02, from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201. Grantees undertaking projects with government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not, therefore, necessarily represent official ACL policy.

]]> 23 East Group Buzzsprout-18230625 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0500 849 full false NCCDD's Highlights & Hot Topics - October 2025 NCCDD's Highlights & Hot Topics - October 2025 The October 2025 issue of Highlights & Hot Topics includes a message from the executive director, a celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, a public policy update, transportation resources for people with disabilities, and upcoming webinars hosted by NCCDD. Articles are also available in Spanish.


Highlights & Hot Topics is the monthly newsletter for the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities. All newsletters are available on the NCCDD website.

This project was supported, in part by grant number 2001NCSCDD-02, from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201. Grantees undertaking projects with government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not, therefore, necessarily represent official ACL policy.

]]> The October 2025 issue of Highlights & Hot Topics includes a message from the executive director, a celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, a public policy update, transportation resources for people with disabilities, and upcoming webinars hosted by NCCDD. Articles are also available in Spanish.


Highlights & Hot Topics is the monthly newsletter for the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities. All newsletters are available on the NCCDD website.

This project was supported, in part by grant number 2001NCSCDD-02, from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201. Grantees undertaking projects with government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not, therefore, necessarily represent official ACL policy.

]]> 23 East Group Buzzsprout-18081664 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0400 682 full false NCCDD's Highlights & Hot Topics - September 2025 NCCDD's Highlights & Hot Topics - September 2025 The September 2025 issue of Highlights & Hot Topics includes a message from one of our systems change managers, a public policy update, how to prepare for an emergency, how to host an Unmet film watch party, and upcoming webinars hosted by NCCDD. Articles are also available in Spanish and audio.

Highlights & Hot Topics is the monthly newsletter for the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities. All newsletters are available on the NCCDD website.

This project was supported, in part by grant number 2001NCSCDD-02, from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201. Grantees undertaking projects with government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not, therefore, necessarily represent official ACL policy.

]]> The September 2025 issue of Highlights & Hot Topics includes a message from one of our systems change managers, a public policy update, how to prepare for an emergency, how to host an Unmet film watch party, and upcoming webinars hosted by NCCDD. Articles are also available in Spanish and audio.

Highlights & Hot Topics is the monthly newsletter for the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities. All newsletters are available on the NCCDD website.

This project was supported, in part by grant number 2001NCSCDD-02, from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201. Grantees undertaking projects with government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not, therefore, necessarily represent official ACL policy.

]]> 23 East Group Buzzsprout-17939118 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 11:00:00 -0400 852 full false NCCDD's Highlights & Hot Topics - July 2025 NCCDD's Highlights & Hot Topics - July 2025 The July 2025 issue of Highlights & Hot Topics includes a message from our executive director, public policy updates at the state and federal levels, information on attending our upcoming public input sessions, how to host an "Unmet" film watch party, and upcoming webinars hosted by NCCDD. Articles are also available in Spanish and audio.

Highlights & Hot Topics is the monthly newsletter for the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities. All newsletters are available on the NCCDD website.

This project was supported, in part by grant number 2001NCSCDD-02, from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201. Grantees undertaking projects with government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not, therefore, necessarily represent official ACL policy.

]]> The July 2025 issue of Highlights & Hot Topics includes a message from our executive director, public policy updates at the state and federal levels, information on attending our upcoming public input sessions, how to host an "Unmet" film watch party, and upcoming webinars hosted by NCCDD. Articles are also available in Spanish and audio.

Highlights & Hot Topics is the monthly newsletter for the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities. All newsletters are available on the NCCDD website.

This project was supported, in part by grant number 2001NCSCDD-02, from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201. Grantees undertaking projects with government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not, therefore, necessarily represent official ACL policy.

]]> 23 East Group Buzzsprout-17762603 Sun, 31 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0400 1473 full false NCCDD's Highlights & Hot Topics - August 2025 NCCDD's Highlights & Hot Topics - August 2025 The August 2025 issue of Highlights & Hot Topics includes a message from our executive director, an update on our public input sessions, a public policy update, information about one of our community living initiatives, redesigned website announcement, and upcoming webinars hosted by NCCDD. Articles are also available in Spanish and audio.

Highlights & Hot Topics is the monthly newsletter for the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities. All newsletters are available on the NCCDD website.

This project was supported, in part by grant number 2001NCSCDD-02, from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201. Grantees undertaking projects with government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not, therefore, necessarily represent official ACL policy.

]]> The August 2025 issue of Highlights & Hot Topics includes a message from our executive director, an update on our public input sessions, a public policy update, information about one of our community living initiatives, redesigned website announcement, and upcoming webinars hosted by NCCDD. Articles are also available in Spanish and audio.

Highlights & Hot Topics is the monthly newsletter for the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities. All newsletters are available on the NCCDD website.

This project was supported, in part by grant number 2001NCSCDD-02, from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201. Grantees undertaking projects with government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not, therefore, necessarily represent official ACL policy.

]]> 23 East Group Buzzsprout-17739391 Tue, 26 Aug 2025 19:00:00 -0400 1013 full false