Council Member Leadership Training
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.…
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Council Chair Leadership Series: Information and Strategies to Lead Effectively
Welcome to the Council Chair Leadership Series: Information and Strategies to Lead Effectively – a national training program for people who have been elected or appointed to serve in the…
DetailsCouncil Budget: Basic info, development, and member and staff responsibilities
This 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…
DetailsConflict of Interest: General Overview
Conflict 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…
DetailsBylaws: General information for a DD Council
This 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…
DetailsBoard Inclusion through Meaningful Engagement: Beyond Tokenism, Effective Methods, and Practices
This session featured large group presentations and small group discussions. Attendees will hear about five best practices to enhance the capacity of organizations to have self-advocates as effective members of…
DetailsAdvocacy and Public Policy Activities: What can Councils do?
In 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…
Details5 Exemplary Practices in Leadership (2021)
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…
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