Link to AIDD’s 2001 Guidance on Lobbying
ADD has received questions on which activities grantees may engage in to influence legislation and still be in compliance with statutes, regulations and OMB Circulars which generally restrict such activities…
DD Act Final Rule Crosswalk for DD Councils
Information and Technical Assistance Center for Councils on Developmental Disabilities (ITACC) DD Council Final Rule Crosswalk of 1997 Rule to 2015 Final Rule Implementing the DD Act of 2000 Click…
DD Act Final Rule and Regulations Toolkit (AIDD)
Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AIDD) DD Act Final Rule Toolkit The Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, within the Administration for Community Living, has released a final…
Link to DD Act in Spanish
LEY PÚBLICA 106–402—OCT. 30, 2000 114 ESTATUTO 1677 Ley Pública 106–402 del 106° Congreso Una Ley Para mejorar los sistemas de servicio para Individuos con discapacidades de desarrollo y para…
Link to DD Act in English
Public Law 106–402 106th Congress An Act Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE;…
Advocacy and Public Policy Activities: What can Councils do?
In their advocacy role on behalf of people with ID/DD and their families, DD Council members and staff provide valuable information to policymakers at all levels of government. Information about…
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)…
Council Budget: Basic info, development, and member and staff responsibilities
This resource can be used as a training resource to further understanding about the Council budget. The following areas are covered: What is a budget? How is it developed? and…