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Federal guidance about record retention
Code of Federal Regulations § 92.42 Retention and access requirements for records.(a) Applicability. (1) This section applies to all financial and programmatic records, supporting documents, statistical records, and other records of grantees…
DetailsEvaluation: Linking the State Plan, Logic Model, and Annual Work Plan
Linking the 5-year plan, logic model and annual work plan There are three primary program planning tools – the 5–year State plan, the logic model, and the annual work plan.…
DetailsDevelopmental Disabilities Councils addressing Sexual Abuse Report Final
Councils across the United States and Territories work to address identified needs by conducting advocacy, capacity building, and systems change efforts that promote self‐determination, inclusion, and integration. Councils play a…
DetailsDesignated State Agency: TA Brief on Memorandum of Understanding with a DSA
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Designated State Agency (DSA) The Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 (PL 106‐402) provides language that supports a DD Council…
DetailsDesignated 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. This resource is in…
DetailsDesignated State Agency Chart
This document provides information about Designated State Agencies and DD Councils, establishment information, and memorandum of understanding status. Click here for the DSA State/Territory Chart.
DetailsDesignated State Agency (DSA) General Info Review Guidance 2019
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) Q. Why would a Council conduct a review of the designated State agency? A. To fulfill the DD Act mandate that a Council periodically review the…
DetailsDemonstrating Leadership (2022 TAI)
Positioning your Council to be a Known Leader
Demonstrating Impact/Messaging (2022 TAI)
Messaging the Importance of Council Work.