By Heidi McKenzie August 4, 2007 is a date that forever changed my life when I became a T-4 paraplegic at the age of 21. On a foggy night, driving a little too fast on my way home from a mud volleyball tournament, I missed a curve and crashed my car into a tree. I […]

Public Policy means the laws, regulations and funding priorities that impact people’s lives. One of the great things about living in a democracy is that we all have opportunities to impact public policy. Each year, CCDD promotes Public Policy Priorities that reflect our commitment of ensuring people with disabilities have the opportunity to live full […]

by Chastity Ross, CCDD Chairperson Hello and welcome to the Exceptional Family Magazine, 2016 edition. It is an honor to serve as the Chairperson for the Commonwealth Council on Developmental Disabilities (CCDD). CCDD is made up of people with disabilities and family members with disabilities, along with allies who work for related state agencies. We […]