QCDD (Queens Council on Development Disabilities)
If you would like to learn more about the Queens DD Council or sign-up to receive email updates and alerts please send an email to Lisa Veglia, Provider Chairperson at [email protected] with “QCDD Email” in the email subject.
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THIS IS A FREE EVENT FOR FAMILIES AND SELF ADVOCATES
(but still requires registration!)
Family and Provider Registration Link Below
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-qcdd-family-support-resource-fair-tickets-1994953829607?aff=oddtdtcreator
Highlights:
- The Resource Fair will have over 65 providers throughout the day from 9:30am – 2:00pm.
- Families can attend the fair any time throughout the day and meet with providers, CCOs and Government entities.
- Opportunities for parent and provider meet and greet sessions to discuss specific topics such as benefits, transition, and enrollment will be available.
- Workshops will be offered throughout the day. More details to come.
- Breakfast/Refreshments will be served.
- Announcing the winners of the June Marcus & Beverly Berger Awards.
Click below for the flyer:
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Past Events
Thank you to everyone who participated in QCDD’s Celebrating Success event on July 16th, 2026!
Click here to view photos from the event…
Date: June 23, 2026 – Self-Direction Committee Meeting
QCDD Presents Lyft Pass for Public Funding
https://youtu.be/FcMEKcw1bS0
QCDD Presents What’s Happening with CDPAP
https://youtu.be/oeVjqCZ1YdQ
Date: June 9, 2026 – Family and Community Support Committee Meeting
Meeting Recording:
https://cpc-nyc-org.zoom.us/rec/share/IgZc3MRWaZJVM_RxlmrEbkRfW74D5g9GVHoN5m-ooU5MGdnDdhDHCix7IwfOI2Ix.EVJdiXM33oA3NccePasscode: [email protected]$K
Date: June 1, 2026 – QCDD Monthly Meeting
Meeting Recording and chat transcript:
Date: May 4, 2026 – QCDD Monthly Meeting
Meeting Recording and chat transcript:
Date: April 13, 2026 – QCDD Monthly Meeting
Meeting Recording and chat transcript:
Date: March 10, 2026 – Self-Direction/Self-Determination Committee Meeting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewndWCPNpO0
Presentation by: Barbara Sapharas, Ambassador-Charting the LifeCourse
Topic: Exploring Relationships: Value and Impact
Meeting Materials:
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Date: March 6, 2026 – Five Borough Legislative Town Hall
Meeting Recording and chat transcript:
Date: February 26, 2026 – Residential and Aging Committee Meeting
Meeting Materials:
Residential/Aging 2.26.26 presentation powerpoint
Date: February 2, 2026 – QCDD Monthly Meeting
Meeting Recording and chat transcript:
Date: January 20, 2026 – Family and Community Supports Committee Meeting
Meeting Recording and chat transcript:
https://cpc-nyc-org.zoom.us/
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Date: January 12, 2026 – QCDD Monthly Meeting
Meeting Recording and chat transcript:
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Date: December 15, 2025 – Self Direction Committee Meeting
Using Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC) Framework and Tools
Date: December 1, 2025 – QCDD Monthly Meeting
Meeting Recording and chat transcript:
2025 QCDD Family Support Resource Fair
Thank you to all who participated and attended!
Congratulations to our Beverly Berger Family Advocacy Award Recipient, Sheila Mastrangelo and our June Marcus Award Recipient, Wendy Schoenfeld!
Click here to view images from the event
A Special Thanks To Our Sponsors:
Date: November 3, 2025 – QCDD Monthly Meeting
Meeting Recording and chat transcript:
Date: October 28, 2025 – Family and Community Supports Committee Meeting
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Date: October 9, 2025 – Self Direction Committee Meeting
Using Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC) Framework and Tools
Date: October 6, 2025 – QCDD Monthly Meeting
Meeting Recording and chat transcript:
Date: September 16, 2025 – QCDD Monthly Meeting
Meeting Recording and chat transcript:
Who We Are
The Queens Council on Developmental Disabilities is a group of professionals, parents, and advocates concerned about people with developmental disabilities living in Queens. The Council is authorized by Mental Hygiene Law to advise local and state government on service development and local priorities in regards to city and state resource allocations.
The mission of the Queens Council is to advise, inform, pioneer, identify needs and problems and to work toward their resolution.
The meetings of the Council and its committees provide a forum for discussion about situations which impact on the individuals with developmental disabilities and on the service systems.
The Council’s work often leads to positive changes in the service delivery system providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities.
The Council consists of several committees focused on addressing unmet needs of Queens residents with developmental disabilities.
The Council is charged with assisting and advocating for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
Our Partners
