SPOTLIGHT ON

A Focus on Disabilities: NCBDDD Welcomes Katie and Julie Beckett

Join CDC’s National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities in welcoming a presentation from Katie and Julie Beckett. Julie Beckett currently serves as Director of National Policy for Family Voices. Her daughter is Katie Beckett, in whose name a Medicaid home and community-based waiver program was developed—often called the Katie Beckett Waiver program. The Becketts will share details on bringing families and communities together to obtain services for children with special needs/disabilities. There is no fee, but registration is required.

Thursday, December 11
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (EST)
CDC, Roybal Campus
Tom Harkin Global Communications Center
Building 19, Auditorium A
1600 Clifton Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30333

Mission
The National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD) promotes the health of babies, children, and adults, and enhances the potential for full, productive living. 

Our work includes identifying the causes of and preventing birth defects and developmental disabilities, helping children to develop and reach their full potential, and promoting health and well-being among people of all ages with disabilities.