The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) is the national association for the 56 Councils on Developmental Disabilities (DD Councils) across the United States and its territories. The DD Councils receive federal funding to support programs that promote self-determination, integration, and inclusion for all people in the United States with developmental disabilities.
The Role of NACDD
- To provide technical assistance to all DD Councils
- To advocate for the national public policy agenda
- To advocate for DD Councils’ appropriations in Congress
- To convene DD Councils for leadership and development training
The DD Act, the DD Network and the Role of DD Councils
DD Councils are part of the Developmental Disabilities Network as outlined by the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act Amendments of 2000 (The DD Act). The DD Network works independently through federal funding provided by the Administration on Intellectual and Development Disabilities under the leadership of the Administration for Community Living in the Department of Health and Human Services. DD Councils are made up of voluntary members appointed by the state’s governor. By law, the majority of members must have a developmental disability or be a family member to a person with developmental disability. The DD Councils focus on creating programs and advocating policy that empower individuals with developmental disabilities and allows them to participate as an equal member of society. DD Councils work to create an environment of self-sufficiency, self-determination, inclusion, and acceptance. DD Councils also play a critical role in quality assurance and as innovators in the development of community programs and solutions.
URL: | http://nacdd.org/ |
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