State Councils on Developmental Disabilities

State Councils on Developmental Disabilities (Councils) are federally funded, self-governing organizations charged with identifying the most pressing needs of people with developmental disabilities in their state or territory. Councils are committed to advancing public policy and systems change that help these individuals gain more control over their lives.

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Featured Program Resources

- The Time is Now:Embracing Employment First
  
  August 30, 2009
  
  Employment First “reflects a series of policies, practices and procedures based upon a collection of guiding principles, Employment First.
- Information and Technical Assistance Center for Councils (iTACC)
  
  December 1, 2011
  
  The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) provides technical assistance to state Councils through the iTACC contract.

History of the DD Act

July 9, 2012

With early legislation in the 1960s, and first version of the DD Act passed in 1970s, the DD Act and its programs continued to evolve in subsequent decades.
National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities

December 1, 2011

NACDD contact information and Website.
Information and Technical Assistance Center for Councils (iTACC)

December 1, 2011

The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) provides technical assistance to state Councils through the iTACC contract.
Realizing the Intent of the DD Act

July 30, 2011

How the DD Network Advances the Independence, Productivity, and Integration of People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
The Time is Now:Embracing Employment First

August 30, 2009

Employment First “reflects a series of policies, practices and procedures based upon a collection of guiding principles, Employment First.

The Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000

October 30, 2000

To improve service systems for individuals with DD, and for other purposes.
Realizing the Intent of the DD Act

July 30, 2011

How the DD Network Advances the Independence, Productivity, and Integration of People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
ADD Program Regulations

June 1, 1994

These regulations implement the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act as amended.
National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities

December 1, 2011

NACDD contact information and Website.
History of the DD Act

July 9, 2012

With early legislation in the 1960s, and first version of the DD Act passed in 1970s, the DD Act and its programs continued to evolve in subsequent decades.

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History of the DD Act

National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities

Information and Technical Assistance Center for Councils (iTACC)

Realizing the Intent of the DD Act

The Time is Now:Embracing Employment First

The Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000

Realizing the Intent of the DD Act

ADD Program Regulations

National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities

History of the DD Act

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