Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act

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The Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act is a U.S. federal law that promotes the rights, inclusion, and self-determination of people with developmental disabilities through state councils, protection and advocacy systems, and related support programs.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf United States federal law
civil rights law
administeredBy Administration for Community Living NERFINISHED
Administration on Disabilities NERFINISHED
appliesTo U.S. territories NERFINISHED
all U.S. states
areaOfLaw disability rights
social welfare law
contains a bill of rights for people with developmental disabilities
country United States of America
surface form: United States
emphasizes community-based services rather than institutionalization
protection of legal and human rights of people with developmental disabilities
self-advocacy by people with developmental disabilities
encourages interagency coordination on developmental disabilities services
use of evidence-based practices in developmental disabilities services
establishes projects of national significance related to developmental disabilities
protection and advocacy systems for people with developmental disabilities
state developmental disabilities councils
university centers for excellence in developmental disabilities education, research, and service
focusesOn people with developmental disabilities
goal to ensure that people with developmental disabilities can live in the community
to prevent unnecessary institutionalization of people with developmental disabilities
jurisdiction United States government
surface form: federal government of the United States
legalStatus in force
partOf U.S. disability policy framework
principle people with developmental disabilities should have control over the services they receive
people with developmental disabilities should have opportunities for community participation
people with developmental disabilities should have opportunities for competitive integrated employment
provides federal funding to states for developmental disabilities services and supports
purpose to promote inclusion of people with developmental disabilities
to promote self-determination of people with developmental disabilities
to promote the rights of people with developmental disabilities
to support independence, productivity, and community integration of people with developmental disabilities
relatedTo Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 NERFINISHED
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act NERFINISHED
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 NERFINISHED
requires consumer and family participation in planning and policy development
data collection and reporting on developmental disabilities programs
state plans for developmental disabilities services
shortName DD Act NERFINISHED
supports advocacy to prevent abuse, neglect, and exploitation of people with developmental disabilities
family support and community living initiatives
systems change activities in states
training and technical assistance on developmental disabilities issues
targetsPopulation individuals with severe, chronic developmental disabilities

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Administration on Disabilities legalBasis Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act
State Councils on Developmental Disabilities programs hasLegalBasisIn Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act