New York State Council on Developmental Disabilities

New York State Council on Developmental Disabilities This is the page for the New York State Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD)

The NYS Developmental Disabilities Planning Council (NYSDDPC) is a federally-funded, New York State Agency operating under the direction of the Governor. The NYSDDPC is one of 56 Councils across the United States and its territories which work to address identified needs of individuals with developmental disabilities by conducting advocacy, systems change, and capacity building efforts that promot

e self-determination, integration, and inclusion. Councils focus on empowering individuals through activities that teach self-advocacy skills and support self-determination. By empowering individuals and their families to both advocate for themselves and seek long-term solutions through systems change, Councils are creating an environment of self-sufficiency, self-determination, inclusion, and acceptance. Councils also play a critical role in quality assurance and as innovators in the development of person-centered systems.

Today is Get Outdoors and Get Together Day! New York's Get Outdoors & Get Together Day is held on the second Saturday in...
06/13/2026

Today is Get Outdoors and Get Together Day!

New York's Get Outdoors & Get Together Day is held on the second Saturday in June, and coincides with National Get Outdoors Day, an annual event to encourage active outdoor fun. Try fishing, archery, kayaking, bird watching, hiking and so much more at one of our many locations across the state!

Click the link below to look at 2026 event locations and activities at each site. All locations will offer a selection of accessible activities, and use of adaptive equipment and demonstrations will be provided at many sites. Please contact the site you are interested in directly for specifics on available adaptive equipment and programming. Guests are encouraged to bring their own water, snacks, and sunscreen.

For more information, click here: https://dec.ny.gov/things-to-do/outdoors-day

Tonight is National Movie Night! Here are some films you might enjoy!
06/12/2026

Tonight is National Movie Night! Here are some films you might enjoy!

NYAble is offering two FREE webinars in June!NY ABLE allows individuals with disabilities and their families to save for...
06/11/2026

NYAble is offering two FREE webinars in June!

NY ABLE allows individuals with disabilities and their families to save for qualified disability related expenses, without limiting their ability to benefit from federal benefit programs such as SSI, SSDI and Medicaid.

NY ABLE offers multiple investment options including a checking account and debit card option allowing individuals with disabilities to maintain their independence and have quick and easy access to their own money. Earnings on investments can grow tax-deferred and are tax-free if withdrawals are used for qualified disability expenses.

For additional information about NY ABLE, or to open an account, please visit www.mynyable.org.

To register, click here and select the date: https://ascensus.zoom.us/meeting/register/oanxd36tQYm39_zBPr8DGg #/registration

For National Homeowners Month, we wanted to highlight a video we made focused on housing solutions for people with devel...
06/10/2026

For National Homeowners Month, we wanted to highlight a video we made focused on housing solutions for people with developmental disabilities.

This video looks at a Long Island development named Riverview Lofts, which integrated ten units of affordable housing set aside for people with disabilities. This video represents one of the success stories resulting from the Statewide and Regional Housing Collaboratives Initiative, a partnership with the NY Alliance for Inclusion and Innovation.

To watch the video, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HarK5wudjSY

Join the Syracuse University School of Education throughout the month of June at an upcoming Self-Advocate or Family Car...
06/08/2026

Join the Syracuse University School of Education throughout the month of June at an upcoming Self-Advocate or Family Caregiver workshop! Opportunities are statewide, with virtual options for participation as well. Learn how programs work, discover their history, and leave with a fresh idea inspired by someone in the room.

Please note, other workshops will be offered in the future by the Disability Advocacy Training Network.

Scan the QR code, or learn more here: https://www.nysdatn.org/events

Join Parent to Parent of NYS on Monday, June 15th as they host The Special Fathers Network in Schenectady New York! The ...
06/08/2026

Join Parent to Parent of NYS on Monday, June 15th as they host The Special Fathers Network in Schenectady New York! The Special Fathers Network (SFN) supports new fathers of children with Developmental Disabilities in getting connected with another father (A Mentor Father) who has experienced a similar situation.

Today is National Best Friends Day!Today, we're highlighting CDD Caucus member and CSCC Chair Xavier and his best friend...
06/08/2026

Today is National Best Friends Day!

Today, we're highlighting CDD Caucus member and CSCC Chair Xavier and his best friend Jovie! Xavier and Jovie enjoy several activities together, including making and selling candles, going to the same church, and they are huge fans of bowling. They even have custom bowling balls and shoes!

Help us celebrate National Best Friends Day by tagging your best friend!

Today is World Caring Day! At the CDD, we believe that caring for one another builds stronger, more inclusive communitie...
06/07/2026

Today is World Caring Day! At the CDD, we believe that caring for one another builds stronger, more inclusive communities. Whether it’s offering support, sharing resources, or simply listening, every act of kindness makes a difference.

Let’s celebrate the power of compassion and continue working together to uplift people with developmental disabilities across New York State.

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99 Washington Avenue, Suite 1230
Albany, NY
12206

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+15184867505

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