Leadership Lab: Effective Messaging
Leadership Labs were created for Council Member Leaders. This “lab” focused on effective messaging for DD Councils and reviewed information about: What to communicate Focusing on positives in your messaging…
Peer-2-Peer: 5YP Public Input
This document includes the following: Five-year plan public input resources Purpose of public input The deductive approach Public input methods Outreach and Engagement considerations Sample size and link to sample…
Public Policy and Advocacy Activities: Info to Assist
This resource provides information about: Basic information about advocacy and lobbying with examples. A march, rally, or something similar. Providing technical assistance or advice to legislators. Writing legislation, Using federal…
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. This resource is in…
Designated State Agency Chart
This document provides information about Designated State Agencies and DD Councils, establishment information, and memorandum of understanding status. Click here for the DSA State/Territory Chart.
Leadership Lab: Boosting Engagement During Council Meetings
Leadership Labs were created to support Council Member Leaders. This “lab” focused on boosting engagement during Council meetings and reviewed information about: Points of View on Council Meetings One thing…
Peer-2-Peer: Data Reporting Observations
Peer-2-Peer resource detailing some common data gaps observed in the FFY 2023 PPRs. Peer 2 Peer Data Reporting Observations Oct 2024
5-Year Plan Development RESOURCES
State Plan Development Briefing (slide deck from 7/2024 presentation), public input mapping, timing, public engagement, deductive approach and resources are featured beginning on page 20. 5-Year Plan Timeline and Tasks…
5-Year Plan Development – DATA SOURCES
A variety of sources are presented. If you have additional recommendations, please email adeaville@nacdd.org or smatney@nacdd.org American Community Survey – a census tool that samples a segment of the…
Peer-2-Peer: Self-Advocacy Efforts
Peer-2-Peer Resource to help Councils meet the annual self-advocacy requirements. Information about the requirements, ideas for activities that could be used to meet the requirements and “Activity Snapshots” from Council…