Information and Technical Assistance Center (ITACC)
The DD Act requires that the members of the Council of a State shall be appointed by the Governor of the State from among the residents of that State.(Section 125 (b) (1) (A))
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Effective leadership does not happen by accident. Leadership is a skill and must be developed. Leadership skills are improved by practice, studying and feedback. Leadership is not a position. Leadership…
DetailsIn their advocacy role on behalf of people with ID/DD and their families, DD Council members and staff provide valuable information to policymakers at all levels of government. Information about…
DetailsThis 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…
DetailsConflict 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…
DetailsThis resource can be used as a training resource to further understanding about the Council budget. The following areas are covered: What is a budget? How is it developed? and…
DetailsThe Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 Public Law 106-402 (commonly called the DD Act) Title I, Subtitle B talks about the functions of a Council.…
DetailsThis resource provides a review of DD Act definitions, information about defining organizational culture, linguistic competence, equity in the developmental disabilities “space”, intersectionality, and an overview about reporting cultural diversity…
DetailsAdministration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AIDD) DD Act Final Rule Toolkit The Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, within the Administration for Community Living, has released a final…
DetailsInformation and Technical Assistance Center for Councils on Developmental Disabilities (ITACC) DD Council Final Rule Crosswalk of 1997 Rule to 2015 Final Rule Implementing the DD Act of 2000 Click…
DetailsThe Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 (PL 106-402) DD Act – the layout Has 3 Titles Title 1 – Programs for individuals with developmental disabilities…
DetailsInformation for people appointed to serve on a Council for Developmental Disabilities. Click here to download the DD Council Member Guide in English Click here to download the DD Council…
DetailsMessaging the Importance of Council Work.