NCCDD's Highlights & Hot Topics

In the September issue of Highlights & Hot Topics, read stories from advocates about their daily lives and accomplishments, catch up on the latest in public policy changes, find out how to share cool things happening where you live, and register for upcoming webinars hosted by NCCDD. The newsletter is also available in Spanish and in accessible audio. Highlights & Hot Topics is the monthly...

In the August issue of Highlights & Hot Topics, read a message from the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities' (NCCDD) executive director, learn about one of NCCDD’s Council members, and catch up on the latest in public policy. You'll also discover cool things you should know about, registration information for upcoming webinars hosted by NCCDD, and links to Spanish or...

The July 2026 issue of Highlights and Hot Topics includes a message from NCCDD’s executive director, celebrates Wake County's proclamation recognizing the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and catches up on the latest public policy updates. You'll also find NCCDD projects featured in the news and information for upcoming August webinars Highlights & Hot T...

The June 2026 issue of Highlights and Hot Topics includes a letter from NCCDD’s executive director, an Advocacy and Leadership Awards announcement about nominations, a public policy update, an update on federal special education oversight, and upcoming NCCDD webinars.  Highlights & Hot Topics is the monthly newsletter for the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities. All newsletter...

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 Develo...

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 availab...

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...

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. Al...

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 . Thi...

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 newsletter...

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...

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 Carolin...

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 Development...

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 ne...

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...