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 Compliance Resource Worksheet
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…
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…
Stevens Amendment Resource
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: 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…
ACL Fiscal Webinar for DD Council Formula Grant Programs (2023)
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…
Peer-2-Peer: Planning for Sudden Changes in Leadership
This presentation explores how to plan and prepare for unexpected and sudden leadership role changes for Council members and Council staff. Succession planning ideas and information are shared. Planning for…
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 – Fiscal Basic Training #3
The information in this course include cost principles, allowability of costs, compliance regulations, Council budget requirements, and expense allocations. This course provides a certificate upon successful completion of all course…