Information and Technical Assistance Center (ITACC)
Advocacy, Public Policy, and Activities: Councils on Developmental Disabilities This course provides information for DD Council members and staff who advocate for people with developmental disabilities and their families. Topics…
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…
DetailsThe information in this course provides an overview of the federal match requirements for DD Councils. Topics include general guidelines, calculating federal match amounts, documentation, and reporting requirements (SF-425). Click…
DetailsThis course provides Council members, staff, and other participants with basic information about the financial requirements for the DD Council. Topics include funding sources, the Formula Grant, Notice of Award…
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…
DetailsMessaging the Importance of Council Work.
Positioning your Council to be a Known Leader
The 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.…
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…
DetailsEffective 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…
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