The Problem Many families don’t know what services are available or how to access them. In Wisconsin, data showed families often feel lost trying to navigate complex systems. The Council…
The Problem Many families don’t know when or how to start planning for life after school. They often miss key information about transition services and available supports in Mississippi. This…
The Problem The Texas DD Council engaged Rice University to address a critical gap: people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are often left out of conversations, support, and rituals…
The Problem: A psychologist raised concerns about a new request from a Medicaid provider to release raw testing scores without interpretation. This practice could allow unqualified individuals to use complex…
The Problem: Compared to other states, Florida has the highest percentage of people waiting for Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Waiver services. This project addresses aging caregivers, an aging population of…
The Problem: Parents of children with disabilities and self-advocates often want to make change but may not know how to work with legislators or navigate complex service systems. South Carolina…
This presentation reviews the components of the Annual Work Plan portion of the State plan. Annual Work Planning 2026 slide deck Webinar Recording – coming soon!
Items in this issue include: Call for State Plan Reviewers State Plan Development information and events Website Updates 2026 Training and Technical Assistance Institute Thank you and Resources Impact Project…
Timelines for reports are provided for Federal Fiscal Years 2026 – 2031. Calendar for Federal Reports
Help Review DD Council 5-Year State Plans We are seeking your support in ensuring that the Developmental Disabilities (DD) Council plans are strong and well‑developed. This application is for a…
