Demonstrating Impact/Messaging (2022 TAI)
Messaging the Importance of Council Work.
Demonstrating Leadership (2022 TAI)
Positioning your Council to be a Known Leader
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…
DetailsDesignated State Agency: What does the DD Act say?
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)…
DetailsEquitable Language for Inclusive Communication
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…
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Members of the ITACC Diversity Committee share information and resources to improve messaging, show respect, and reinforce strength-based messaging principles. Equitable Language Recording
DetailsEquitable Language: Affirming People Through Language
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.
DetailsLink to AIDD’s 2001 Guidance on Lobbying
ADD has received questions on which activities grantees may engage in to influence legislation and still be in compliance with statutes, regulations and OMB Circulars which generally restrict such activities…
DetailsLink to DD Act in English
Public Law 106–402 106th Congress An Act Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE;…
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LEY PÚBLICA 106–402—OCT. 30, 2000 114 ESTATUTO 1677 Ley Pública 106–402 del 106° Congreso Una Ley Para mejorar los sistemas de servicio para Individuos con discapacidades de desarrollo y para…
DetailsMembership 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…
DetailsMembership 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…
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