NYS Council on Developmental Disabilities

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Are you a disabled woman looking to celebrate the New Year? Join us in celebrating yourself and everything you’ve already achieved for EmpowHer Capital’s January event! WHERE: 331 Delaware Ave, Albany, NY 12209 Link to RSVP: forms.gle/YRzySFtPA1w2p8…

As temperatures continue to drop, warm up with an easy, accessible miso soup! Simply dissolve miso paste in hot water and add spinach, green onion, mushrooms, or tofu for extra flavor.

The CDD wishes everyone a Happy New Year! Best wishes for a 2026 full of opportunity and progress!

The CDD wishes everyone a healthy and happy holiday season!

The CDD wishes everyone a happy and safe thanksgiving tomorrow!

November is National Family Caregivers Month! Read more about the CDD-supported program, Smiles United, with @tourocollegeofdentalmedicine to increase access to dental care for people with DD.

It has been 1 year since 'Willowbrook: The Path Forward' won a NY Emmy! See the official CDD and New York State Office of General Services official announcement and watch the documentary here: cdd.ny.gov/remembering-wi…

#WorldKindnessDay #KindnessMatters

We've wrapped up October and with it, National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). Learn how the CDD is working toward better employment outcomes for people with developmental disabilities in our latest CDD Connects Newsletter, here: mailchi.mp/cdd/cdd-connec…

CDD member Katy Faivre and her brother Paul wish everyone a Happy Halloween! Featuring Katy Faivre as the 'The Penguin' and her brother Paul as 'Batman'.

Happy Halloween from the NYS CDD! With this Halloween being on the rainier side, walk slower to avoid slipping. When choosing costumes, stay away from long trailing fabric so no one trips and falls. Be careful, stay safe, and have fun!

The Office for Prevention of Domestic Violence will be holding a two-day summit focusing on "Building Purposeful Connections" . The summit will be held November 17 and 18, 2025 at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center. Register here: lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/3xf9r9u

Check out the information on the page below to learn how to make your screening more accessible! ow.ly/7vBz50X9bCR

Do you want to build a stronger, more diverse workforce? The EmployAbility Toolkit can help! Find out how your company can get involved. #NDEAM ow.ly/p23650X5AqE

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Join the New York State Office for Prevention of Domestic Violence, next Monday, October 8 in an evening to show support for victims and survivors. Location: Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY RSVP here: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/s6a0HaW

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month! Hear what self-advocates have to say about what employment means to them. #NDEAM2025 #AccessToGoodJobsForAll youtube.com/watch?v=67Acr0…

The CDD is very excited to host the 3rd Annual Advocacy Institute over the next couple of days. As we prepare for this year's event, we wanted to look back at and thank all the advocates who participated in 2024. We are looking forward to meeting this year's participants!

September 28th is National Good Neighbor Day! A good neighbor is someone who makes everyone feel welcome. Inclusive communities happen when we reach out and build relationships that celebrate each person’s strengths. youtube.com/watch?v=HarK5w…

Today is Johnny Appleseed Day! Let's celebrate and honor his legacy by enjoying a simple, accessible apple crisp recipe that is easy to make and fun for all! (Makes 1 serving)

Today is National Comic Book Day! Explore how superhero narratives challenge our understanding of justice and inclusion through YAI's article on the theme of Disability Justice in Marvel’s X-Men. Read YAI's article here: yai.org/news-stories/a…