Membership General Information
General information: The Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 (PL 106-402) requires members be appointed by the Governor of the State from among the residents of…
Membership Guidance Aligned with DD Act Requirements
Guidance to Determine Membership in Alignment with DD Act Requirements This document will assist people responsible for appointing (or recommending) citizens to a State/Territory Council on Developmental Disabilities. The Developmental…
DD Act: National Findings Goal
The Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 (PL 106-402) DD Act – the layout Has 3 Titles Title 1 – Programs for individuals with developmental disabilities…
Conflict of Interest: General Overview
Conflict of Interest Introduction Councils value the active participation and membership of stakeholders, state agencies, DD Act agencies, allied professionals, and leaders in disability rights. This active participation may at…
Council Chair Leadership Series: Information and Strategies to Lead Effectively
Welcome to the Council Chair Leadership Series: Information and Strategies to Lead Effectively – a national training program for people who have been elected or appointed to serve in the…
Board Inclusion through Meaningful Engagement: Beyond Tokenism, Effective Methods, and Practices
This session featured large group presentations and small group discussions. Attendees will hear about five best practices to enhance the capacity of organizations to have self-advocates as effective members of…
Recruiting, Preparing, and Engaging Council Members
Attendees will explore inclusive outreach and recruitment strategies, ways to prepare people to effectively serve on the Council, and strategies to engage members in Council work. Recruiting, Preparing, and Engaging…
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…
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…