The Nevada Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities is excited to announce our 2024 Lunch and Learn Series! There will be 1-3 Webinars per month on various disability related topics! Registration is only required for each series to receive materials and a link for virtual attendance. Attendance is FREE and open to anyone, but content is […]
Author: Catherine Nielsen
Self-Advocacy Organizations in Nevada
Aktion Club If you want to make a difference in your life and community, check out Aktion Club. More than 6,433 adults with disabilities around the world are involved in this Kiwanis-family program, developing leadership skills while working with others to help those in need. Their projects range from fundraising for Sleeping Children Around the […]
Lending Library
We have a lending library with books for and about the disability community. These books are free to rent. A prepaid return label and envelope will be sent with the book to ensure a safe and free return of the item. If you are interested in checking out one of our books, please contact Rebecca […]
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day at the Nevada Legislature 2024
Registration will open soon! Date and Location: March 3, 2025 – Training Day | Governor’s Mansion, Carson City, NV March 4, 2025 – Legislative Building Front Foyer – Nevada Legislature | 401 S. Carson Street | Carson City, NV 89701-4747 The Nevada Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities and The Arc of Nevada will be hosting […]
Meet the Council
Our Council Members are dedicated and passionate individuals, serving the I/DD Community in the State of Nevada. Meet the Chair – Christine Riggi Christine Riggi is a stay-at-home mother of four children. Her middle eldest daughter was born with Down syndrome in 2012. This was the launch of Christine’s journey of trying to educate herself […]