State Councils on Developmental Disabilities programs

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State Councils on Developmental Disabilities programs are state-level initiatives that promote the rights, inclusion, and self-determination of people with developmental disabilities through advocacy, systems change, and capacity-building activities.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf developmental disability support program
public policy initiative
state-level disability advocacy program
aimsTo eliminate barriers to inclusion
improve community participation of people with developmental disabilities
increase access to services and supports
collaboratesWith disability advocacy organizations
self-advocacy groups
service providers
state agencies
encourages family involvement in systems change activities
participation of people with developmental disabilities in policy-making
focusesOn leadership development for people with developmental disabilities
policy development
program evaluation
public education
hasCoreFunction advocacy
capacity building
systems change
hasLegalBasisIn Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act
hasPrimaryGoal promote inclusion of people with developmental disabilities
promote rights of people with developmental disabilities
promote self-determination of people with developmental disabilities
implements state plans for developmental disabilities services and supports
isGuidedBy civil rights principles
values of dignity and respect for people with developmental disabilities
monitors implementation of developmental disability policies at the state level
operatesAtLevel state
promotesPrinciple community integration
least restrictive environment
person-centered planning
self-advocacy
seeksOutcome economic self-sufficiency for people with developmental disabilities
full community participation for people with developmental disabilities
increased independence for people with developmental disabilities
servesPopulation families of people with developmental disabilities
people with developmental disabilities
supports development of self-advocacy organizations
training for policymakers on developmental disability issues
targetsSystems community living and housing systems
education systems
employment systems
health care systems
transportation systems
usesStrategy grant making to support innovative projects
policy advocacy
training and technical assistance

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Administration for Community Living oversees State Councils on Developmental Disabilities programs
ACL oversees State Councils on Developmental Disabilities programs
subject surface form: Administration for Community Living
Administration on Disabilities program State Councils on Developmental Disabilities programs
this entity surface form: State Councils on Developmental Disabilities program