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 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 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 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 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 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 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.