Information and Technical Assistance Center (ITACC)
Transformative power can be leveraged to amplify influence, foster a sense of unity, and accomplish shared goals. Participants will embark on a journey to uncover the collective strength that emerges…
DetailsUrban and Rural Poverty Areas The Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000, P.L. 106‐402, includes two references to “urban and rural poverty areas” in SUBTITLE B‐‐FEDERAL…
DetailsFeatured in this issue: PPR Upcoming events (TA Office Hours on State plan development and Webinars). Impact Project: Work and Results on the topic of Caregiving. Ohio hires new ED!…
DetailsWhat is systems change? Systems change is about people working together to change policies, programs, and resources. These changes will cause positive and helpful outcomes for people with developmental disabilities…
DetailsPolicy and program changes Policies that affect organizations (for example, state or provider agencies) and operations. Procedures that guide the everyday work of people working in a system and/or parts…
DetailsStrategies for systems change efforts connected to DD Act activities for state plan implementation. The information provided is intended to serve as a guide as additional strategies and activities may…
DetailsIs it a systems change effort? Systemic change activities (as defined in the DD Act Final rule, 2015) are defined as a sustainable, transferable, and replicable change in some aspect…
DetailsSustainability of projects or parts of projects is discussed. The document includes: Systems Change and Sustainability To Sustain or Not to Sustain: Questions for the Council or Sub-recipient to consider…
DetailsThis brief discusses the purpose of the Stevens Amendment, provides the general statement form, and reviews the requirement for DD Councils. Included are example statements for requests for proposals, statements,…
DetailsFunding Allocations to States State Allocation Tables: State Councils on Developmental Disabilities (DDC) The following tables show the amount of Federal grant funds, provided to each state, under The Developmental…
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