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Alabama Council on Developmental Disabilities Press Releases

37 Press Releases
  • Published on April 7, 2026 - 22:00 GMT

    Alabama Council on Developmental Disabilities Seeks Public Input on 2027–2031 State Plan 

    Montgomery, AL (April 6, 2026) — The Alabama Council on Developmental Disabilities (ACDD) is seeking public input on its draft 2027–2031 Five-Year State Plan.  The plan outlines the Council’s priorities to address the needs of people with intellectual and …

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  • Published on March 30, 2026 - 20:42 GMT

    ACDD Advocate Stories: Charlie

    Based in Birmingham, Alabama, Charlie is a father and community advocate. His journey into advocacy began with his son Andy, who was born with Down syndrome nearly 50 years ago. Like many parents, Charlie and his wife were learning along the way. They …

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  • Published on March 30, 2026 - 20:42 GMT

    ACDD Advocate Stories: Charlie

    Based in Birmingham, Alabama, Charlie is a father and community advocate. His journey into advocacy began with his son Andy, who was born with Down syndrome nearly 50 years ago. Like many parents, Charlie and his wife were learning along the way. They …

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  • Published on March 26, 2026 - 22:41 GMT

    ACDD Advocate Stories: David

    David was born in Tuscaloosa, where music shaped his life from the very beginning. His biological father was a musician who lived in another state but would often visit. During those visits, they made music together, and his father would sometimes bring …

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  • Published on November 8, 2022 - 06:15 GMT

    Partnership in Action

    The Alabama Council on Developmental Disabilities (ACDD) and Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program (ADAP) recently collaborated to bring awareness around needs and resources for persons with developmental disabilities in Alabama at Tuskegee University’s …

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  • Published on November 7, 2022 - 21:03 GMT

    Partnership in Action

    The Alabama Council on Developmental Disabilities (ACDD) and Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program (ADAP) recently collaborated to bring awareness around needs and resources for persons with developmental disabilities in Alabama at Tuskegee University’s …

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  • Published on November 1, 2022 - 07:19 GMT

    Project SEARCH Success Stories

    Meet Sallie Everyone who meets Sallie Hall falls in love with her. When she laughs, the whole room lights up. She is truly a pleasure to be around. She has several passions, including cooking, retail therapy, family time, learning and arts and crafts. …

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  • Published on October 31, 2022 - 20:37 GMT

    Project SEARCH Success Stories

    Meet Sallie Everyone who meets Sallie Hall falls in love with her. When she laughs, the whole room lights up. She is truly a pleasure to be around. She has several passions, including cooking, retail therapy, family time, learning and arts and crafts. …

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  • Published on October 4, 2022 - 17:13 GMT

    2022-2023 Council Meeting Dates

    The Alabama Council on Developmental Disabilities hosts board meetings once a quarter. The two-day meetings are vital for sharing information and resources for those with DD, their families and their caregivers. Special committee meetings are held on day …

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  • Published on October 4, 2022 - 14:32 GMT

    Alabama Council on Developmental Disabilities is looking for members

    The Alabama Council on Developmental Disabilities is looking for residents to apply to become a member of the council. ACDD works with state leaders to achieve equality of opportunity for all citizens throughout Alabama. Whether it is education, employment …

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  • Published on October 4, 2022 - 14:32 GMT

    2022-2023 Council Meeting Dates

    The Alabama Council on Developmental Disabilities hosts board meetings once a quarter. The two-day meetings are vital for sharing information and resources for those with DD, their families and their caregivers. Special committee meetings are held on day …

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  • Published on October 4, 2022 - 14:22 GMT

    Alabama Council on Developmental Disabilities is looking for members

    The Alabama Council on Developmental Disabilities is looking for residents to apply to become a member of the council. ACDD works with state leaders to achieve equality of opportunity for all citizens throughout Alabama. Whether it is education, employment …

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  • Published on May 13, 2022 - 13:38 GMT

    ACDD Now Accepting Applications for Membership to Advocate for those with Developmental Disabilities

    The Council identifies the most pressing needs of people with developmental disabilities in Alabama. The Council is responsible for developing a state plan and approving grant projects and other activities to carry out the objectives in the state plan to …

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  • Published on March 11, 2022 - 16:40 GMT

    ACDD Holds Local COVID Vaccination Clinic for those with Developmental Disabilities

    The Alabama Council on Developmental Disabilities (ACDD) is conducting a COVID vaccination clinic for those with developmental disabilities and their families. The clinic is a joint effort of the ACDD, the Alabama Disability Advocacy Program (ADAP), …

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  • Published on March 11, 2022 - 15:51 GMT

    ACDD Holds Local COVID Vaccination Clinic for those with Developmental Disabilities

    The Alabama Council on Developmental Disabilities (ACDD) is conducting a COVID vaccination clinic for those with developmental disabilities and their families. The clinic is a joint effort of the ACDD, the Alabama Disability Advocacy Program (ADAP), …

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  • Published on March 3, 2022 - 03:36 GMT

    ACDD Launches New “See Me” Campaign for Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

    The Alabama Council on Developmental Disabilities (ACDD) has launched a new campaign to coincide with Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in March. Each message features a different person with disabilities inviting the viewer to “See me as” an “ …

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  • Published on March 3, 2022 - 03:01 GMT

    ACDD Launches New “See Me” Campaign for Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

    The Alabama Council on Developmental Disabilities (ACDD) has launched a new campaign to coincide with Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in March. Each message features a different person with disabilities inviting the viewer to “See me as” an “ …

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  • Published on January 6, 2022 - 02:33 GMT

    Alabama Council on Developmental Disabilities creates public awareness video campaign to help vulnerable population on ...

    January is recognized as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Human Trafficking is the fastest growing criminal enterprise in the world, the buying and selling of people. Thousands of men, women, girls, and boys in America fall prey to …

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  • Published on October 1, 2021 - 19:53 GMT

    ACDD Posts New Requests for Proposal at www.acdd.org

    The Alabama Council on Developmental Disabilities (ACDD) has announced the availability of funds for innovative proposals that support the Council’s 2022-2026 Goals and Objectives. The four areas represented in the requests for proposal (RFPs) are: 1) …

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  • Published on October 1, 2021 - 19:26 GMT

    ACDD Posts New Requests for Proposal at www.acdd.org

    The Alabama Council on Developmental Disabilities (ACDD) has announced the availability of funds for innovative proposals that support the Council’s 2022-2026 Goals and Objectives. The four areas represented in the requests for proposal (RFPs) are: 1) …

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