Information and Technical Assistance Center (ITACC)
Leadership and staff from the Administration for Community Living, Administration on Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities will share information about federal agency initiatives and updates. ACL OIDD Updates…
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…
This session focused on evaluative thinking and how thinking with an evaluation mindset can add value to your work. Evaluative Thinking webinar recording
This session focused on evaluative thinking and how thinking with an evaluation mindset can add value to your work. Evaluative Thinking Power Point Presentation
Members of the ITACC Diversity Committee share information and resources to improve messaging, show respect, and reinforce strength-based messaging principles. Equitable Language Recording
This is the power point presentation to accompany the resource “Equitable Language for Inclusive Communication”. Click here to download the Equitable Language: Affirming People through Language presentation.
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…
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…
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…
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…