INTRODUCTION
This updated document provides technical assistance guidance on public input strategies, links to resources for more information and strategies being used by DD Councils to meet the public input requirements of the DD Act. The appendix section includes survey examples from DD Councils for advocates, families and other stakeholders.
What does the DD Act Say?
PUBLIC INPUT AND REVIEW -The plan shall be based on public input. The Council shall make the plan available for public review and comment, after providing appropriate and sufficient notice in accessible formats of the opportunity for such review and comment. The Council shall revise the plan to take into account and respond to significant comment. Section 124(d)(1)