Equitable Language video
Members of the ITACC Diversity Committee share information and resources to improve messaging, show respect, and reinforce strength-based messaging principles. Equitable Language Recording
Equitable Language: Affirming People Through Language
This is the power point presentation to accompany the resource “Equitable Language for Inclusive Communication”. Click here to download the Equitable Language: Affirming People through Language presentation.
Equitable Language for Inclusive Communication
This resource provides suggestions and recommendations to help inform an inclusive approach to DD Council communications. Included are preferred terms for select groups while understanding there may not always be…
Bylaws: General information for a DD Council
This information was created for DD Council staff and members interested in knowing more about the purpose and benefit of having bylaws. ITACC staff reviewed bylaws from most of the…
Designated State Agency: Purpose, role, responsibilities, MOU, and periodic review
Information about the purpose and role of the designated state agency is presented. Required responsibilities, memorandum of understanding with the Council and periodic review is included. Download the Designated State…
Online Course – Advocacy, Public Policy, and Activities
Advocacy, Public Policy, and Activities: Councils on Developmental Disabilities This course provides information for DD Council members and staff who advocate for people with developmental disabilities and their families. Topics…
DD Council Member Guide
Information for people appointed to serve on a Council for Developmental Disabilities. Click here to download the DD Council Member Guide in English Click here to download the DD Council…
Online Course – Fiscal Basic Training #2
The information in this course provides an overview of the federal match requirements for DD Councils. Topics include general guidelines, calculating federal match amounts, documentation, and reporting requirements (SF-425). Click…
Online Course – Fiscal Basic Training #1
This course provides Council members, staff, and other participants with basic information about the financial requirements for the DD Council. Topics include funding sources, the Formula Grant, Notice of Award…
Notable FAQs – September 2022
Playground equipment, competitive process for making funds available, members serving in more than one category, activating the emerging need objective, federal guidance on Council committees, posting to the ITACC listserv…