Evaluation: Linking the State Plan, Logic Model, and Annual Work Plan
Linking the 5-year plan, logic model and annual work plan There are three primary program planning tools – the 5–year State plan, the logic model, and the annual work plan.…
Promising Practices (2019 TA Institute)
PROMISING PRACTICE Council: Mississippi Council on Developmental Disabilities Council info: www.mscdd.org Presenter: Charles Hughes; charles.hughes@dmh.ms.gov Brief Description of the Practice The Grantee Meeting New and continuation grantees attend an in-person…
Intellectual Property and Copyright Information
Intellectual Property and Copyright Information for Councils on Developmental Disabilities General Information At times, DD Council projects and initiatives have products and publications associated with contracted work. Frequently, the topic…
Frameworks for Achieving Cultural & Linguistic Competence in DD Councils
Objectives Participants will: 1. Define culture and describe its multiple dimensions. 2. Describe a conceptual framework for cultural competence and its implications for Developmental Disabilities Councils. 3. Define linguistic competence.…
Obligation, Liquidation, and Date of Completion FAQs (AIDD resource)
Corresponds with: AIDD-IM-19-01 & AIDD-PI-19-01 1. Is this new policy? No, this is not new policy but clarification of existing law and regulations. When grantees accept federal funds each year,…
Designated State Agency (DSA) General Info Review Guidance 2019
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) Q. Why would a Council conduct a review of the designated State agency? A. To fulfill the DD Act mandate that a Council periodically review the…
Designated State Agency: What does the DD Act say?
Roles, responsibilities and purpose What does the Act say? Each State/Territory shall designate a State agency that shall, on behalf of the State, provide support to the Council. Section 125(d)(1)…
Developmental Disabilities Councils addressing Sexual Abuse Report Final
Councils across the United States and Territories work to address identified needs by conducting advocacy, capacity building, and systems change efforts that promote self‐determination, inclusion, and integration. Councils play a…
DD Act State Plan Implementation Activities Resource: Outcomes Focus
Background: This resource was created using the State plan implementation activities section of the DD Act (Section 125 (c) (5) (B-L)). The resource was developed starting with what a Council…
DD Council Final Rule Crosswalk (1997 Rule to 2015 Rule)
Final Rule Implementing the DD Act of 2000 Sec. III. Discussion of Final Rule Many provisions of the DD Act specifically require grantees to engage in such activities as advocacy,…