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Author: Catherine Nielsen
Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2024 Annual Report
The Nevada Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities (NGCDD) is a federally funded, self-governing organization authorized in the Federal Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act (DD Act) and established under Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 232.320, housed within the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (NV-DHHS). The NGCDD serves as an independent educator to […]
Guardianship in Nevada
The Nevada Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities (NGCDD) supports the rights of individuals with I/DD to direct their own lives to the maximum of their abilities through changes to the guardianship system in Nevada that promotes the best practices of Person-Centered Planning, Informed Choice, and Self Determination through Supported Decision Making. Many individuals find themselves […]
Elimination of Subminimum Wage/14C Waiver in Nevada
In 2023, the Nevada State Legislature passed historic legislation that phases out sub-minimum wage payments to people with disabilities in the state. Nevada Assembly Bill 259 revises provisions governing wages for persons with disabilities, transitioning the disability provider network in Nevada from sub-minimum wage, piece rate compensation while adding a new service provision in the […]
Disability Friendly Employment Fairs
Please see information below about upcoming employment opportunities! If you have questions, please contact the employer directly. H&R Block Advisors, with offices in Las Vegas and Henderson, will be holding an in-person hiring event Thursday, October 24th. Please SHARE THE FLIER for these career opportunities with a highly respected company known to grow staff and […]