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NYS Council on Developmental Disabilities @NYSCDD

Supporting innovation that helps people with Developmental Disabilities live independently and participate fully in their community.

Joined August 2015
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NYS Council on Developmental Disabilities retweeted
Special Olympics New York@SpecOlympicsNY
Jun 15
Our thanks to our health volunteers, along with our partners at @NYSCDD, for making our Summer Games Health Programs another smashing success. Thank you!👍 #InclusiveHealth
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NYS Council on Developmental Disabilities retweeted
Special Olympics New York@SpecOlympicsNY
May 11
Have you seen the outstanding work our Health team has been doing at State Games? Check it out in this video! And please join us in thanking the @NYSCDD for supporting these programs. 👍 #InclusiveHealth
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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/YRzySFtPA1w2p8sK7
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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.
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The CDD wishes everyone a Happy New Year! Best wishes for a 2026 full of opportunity and progress!
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The CDD wishes everyone a healthy and happy holiday season!
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The CDD wishes everyone a happy and safe thanksgiving tomorrow!
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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.
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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-willo…
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#WorldKindnessDay #KindnessMatters
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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-connects-…
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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'.
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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!
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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/…
Flyer for the "Building Purposeful Connections" two-day summit, scheduled for November 17 & 18, 2025, at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center.

ALT Flyer for the "Building Purposeful Connections" two-day summit, scheduled for November 17 & 18, 2025, at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center.
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Check out the information on the page below to learn how to make your screening more accessible! ow.ly/7vBz50X9bCR
text reads "October is breast cancer awareness month. According o the CDD, women with developmental disabilities are less likely to have received a mammogram over the past two years compared to women without disabilities. This fall, make sure you and your loved ones schedule screenings to help detect Breast Cancer." A pink ribbon frames the bottom

ALT text reads "October is breast cancer awareness month. According o the CDD, women with developmental disabilities are less likely to have received a mammogram over the past two years compared to women without disabilities. This fall, make sure you and your loved ones schedule screenings to help detect Breast Cancer." A pink ribbon frames the bottom
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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
Text reads "Friday Fact. Companies identified as leaders in disability inclusion had, on average: 1.6 times more revenue, 2.6 times more net income, and 2 times more economic profit than their counterparts" the image depicts people figures in front of various charts.

ALT Text reads "Friday Fact. Companies identified as leaders in disability inclusion had, on average: 1.6 times more revenue, 2.6 times more net income, and 2 times more economic profit than their counterparts" the image depicts people figures in front of various charts.
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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/…
Flyer for “Purple on the Plaza” event hosted by the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence. The event is scheduled for Monday, October 6, from 6:00–7:00 p.m. at Empire State Plaza in Albany, NY. It marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month and aims to show support for victims and survivors. Attendees are encouraged to RSVP via a provided link.

ALT Flyer for “Purple on the Plaza” event hosted by the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence. The event is scheduled for Monday, October 6, from 6:00–7:00 p.m. at Empire State Plaza in Albany, NY. It marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month and aims to show support for victims and survivors. Attendees are encouraged to RSVP via a provided link.

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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=67Acr0Ad…
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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!
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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=HarK5wud…
Colorful graphic promoting National Good Neighbors Day on September 28, 2025.

ALT Colorful graphic promoting National Good Neighbors Day on September 28, 2025.

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