Current Priorities

Priority 1
By October 31, 2024, establish an SSA Disability Leader who reports directly to Commissioner Kijakazi.

Priority 2
By November 30, 2023, commitment to FY24 funding for DCPS and IMAGEN continued or increased in FY25, FY26 and FY27 to support development of case processing system to eliminate significant workarounds.

Priority 3
DDS Staff are at the table as equal team members with input to revise Vocational Policies.

Priority 4
By September 30, 2024, with NCDDD leadership input, draft policy for decisional efficiency for review by OMB.

Priority 5
​By September 30, 2024, one third of DDSs are able to utilize communication options which include email and texting to improve the customer experience and offer communications in the claimant’s preferred mode.
NCDDD
Accomplishments
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Providing congressional testimony on budget, policy and service delivery issues
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Advocating for our interests through multiple avenues – SSA Executives and government representatives on Capitol Hill
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Representing DDS interests on national workgroups
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Providing input through position papers, letters, and direct communication
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Influencing policy and procedural change and simplification
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Working with other advocacy groups
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Gaining improvements in technology
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Engaging others through our committee work