Get Involved
Create Change in the IDD Field with NLCDD
Working in the IDD field, you’re already making a difference in people’s lives every day. At NLCDD, we believe that leadership is for everyone—regardless of your title or background. Together, we strengthen our collective impact and create change that none of us could achieve alone.
Whether you’re seeking professional development, looking to invest in the next generation of leaders, or want to contribute to advancing knowledge in our field, there’s a place for you here.
Ways to Get Involved
Explore Group Programs
Build practical skills and connect with values-based leaders through Leadership Institutes, our frontline leadership track, or other workshops.
Request Customized Support
Get tailored organizational consulting, individual coaching, or targeted training designed to address your specific leadership challenges.
Advance Knowledge in the IDD Field
Participate in research studies that track leadership outcomes and examine critical topics, directly influencing how services are delivered and systems are designed for people with IDD.
Stay Connected
Receive updates on programs, research insights, leadership tools, and opportunities to engage with NLCDD.
Have Questions?
Reach out anytime—we’re here to help.
The Impact of Your Involvement
When you engage with NLCDD, your impact ripples outward:
You grow in confidence and leadership effectiveness in your current role.
Your organization transforms through policy changes, improved culture, and better outcomes for people with IDD.
Systems change as leaders across multiple organizations collaborate and share what works, advancing the entire IDD field toward more individualized, person-directed supports.
People with IDD benefit through increased choice and control, better protection of human rights, and full agency over their lives.
Ready to Create Change?
People with disabilities deserve to live with full human rights and make their own life choices. Your involvement—whether as a participant, sponsor, presenter, or research partner—helps build the leadership capacity needed to make that vision a reality.
Explore the opportunities above to find the best fit for you, or contact us to discuss how you can get involved.