Open Meeting Laws and DD Councils
This document gives helpful information about Open Meeting Laws and why they are important to DD Councils. Open Meeting Laws and DD Councils
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This document gives helpful information about Open Meeting Laws and why they are important to DD Councils. Open Meeting Laws and DD Councils
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…
Sustainability of projects or parts of projects is discussed. The document includes: Systems Change and Sustainability To Sustain or Not to Sustain: Questions for the Council or Sub-recipient to consider…
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 compliance resource – worksheet This table presents DD Act requirements in the left column with areas to insert State/Territory specific data. The right column can be used to insert…
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…
This brief discusses the purpose of the Stevens Amendment, provides the general statement form, and reviews the requirement for DD Councils. Included are example statements for requests for proposals, statements,…
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…
Presentation topics include: Program Overview, Notice of Award (NoA) and Project Period, Key Program Requirements, Financial Reporting (FFR/SF-425) and Closeout, Cost Allowability, and Grant Management Best Practices. Fiscal Requirements and…
Information about state plan updates, annual work plans, and state plan amendments are included. State Plan Updates and Annual Work Plan Development (presented June 2023)