Developmental Disabilities Council Chair Orientation Manual
This guide is designed for people who have been elected or appointed to serve in the position of Chair for their State or territory Council on Developmental Disabilities. This resource…
Leadership Lab: Building Consensus
Leadership Labs were created for Council Member Leaders. This “lab” focused on consensus-building among DD Council members and reviewed information about: Mutual Purpose and Mutual Respect Finding the motivation behind…
Leadership Lab: Strategies for Renewed Engagement from Council and Committee Members
Leadership Labs were created for Council Member Leaders. This “lab” focused on strategies for renewed engagement for DD Council members and reviewed information about: Engagement looks different for everyone Conversations…
Leadership Lab: Effective Messaging
Leadership Labs were created for Council Member Leaders. This “lab” focused on effective messaging for DD Councils and reviewed information about: What to communicate Focusing on positives in your messaging…
Public Policy and Advocacy Activities: Info to Assist
This resource provides information about: Basic information about advocacy and lobbying with examples. A march, rally, or something similar. Providing technical assistance or advice to legislators. Writing legislation, Using federal…
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. This resource is in…
Leadership Lab: Boosting Engagement During Council Meetings
Leadership Labs were created to support Council Member Leaders. This “lab” focused on boosting engagement during Council meetings and reviewed information about: Points of View on Council Meetings One thing…
Leading through Transitions: Before, During, and After
Information on how to prepare for key leadership transitions, ensuring stability during the transition, and strategies to use when coming out of a transition is presented. Leading through Transitions slide…
WE Amplified: Maximizing Influence for Collective Success
Transformative power can be leveraged to amplify influence, foster a sense of unity, and accomplish shared goals. Participants will embark on a journey to uncover the collective strength that emerges…
Leadership and People with Developmental Disabilities: The Self-advocacy Journey
Hear from people with developmental disabilities who are self-advocates and leaders. They will share ways to support the self-advocacy journey for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and further develop…