Information and Technical Assistance Center (ITACC)
Defining and Measuring Systems Change for State and Territorial Councils on Developmental Disabilities: A Concept Paper with Embedded Recommendations The 2000 reauthorization of the federal Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill…
Linking the 5-year plan, logic model and annual work plan There are three primary program planning tools – the 5–year State plan, the logic model, and the annual work plan.…
Intellectual Property and Copyright Information for Councils on Developmental Disabilities General Information At times, DD Council projects and initiatives have products and publications associated with contracted work. Frequently, the topic…
Objectives Participants will: 1. Define culture and describe its multiple dimensions. 2. Describe a conceptual framework for cultural competence and its implications for Developmental Disabilities Councils. 3. Define linguistic competence.…
Corresponds with: AIDD-IM-19-01 & AIDD-PI-19-01 1. Is this new policy? No, this is not new policy but clarification of existing law and regulations. When grantees accept federal funds each year,…
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) Q. Why would a Council conduct a review of the designated State agency? A. To fulfill the DD Act mandate that a Council periodically review the…
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)…
Councils across the United States and Territories work to address identified needs by conducting advocacy, capacity building, and systems change efforts that promote self‐determination, inclusion, and integration. Councils play a…
Background: This resource was created using the State plan implementation activities section of the DD Act (Section 125 (c) (5) (B-L)). The resource was developed starting with what a Council…
Councils respond to the pandemic As news of the COVID-19 pandemic grew and states began implementing containment measures in March 2020 and beyond, State Councils on Developmental Disabilities (Councils) across…