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What Are Developmental Disability Planning Councils?

Creating an Independent and Productive Future
For People with Developmental Disabilities
All Across America

Developmental Disabilities Councils are present in every State and Territory of the US. They are governed by volunteers who are appointed by the state or territorial Governors. 60% of these volunteers must be people with developmental disabilities or family members or guardians of people with developmental disabilities. Councils are charged by federal law to identify the most pressing needs of people with developmental disabilities in their state and to develop innovative and cost-effective ways to meet these needs in a manner that respects individual needs for dignity and autonomy. Councils employ staff in order to carry out their mission including management of grant projects that support Council priorities.

What is the New Mexico Developmental Disabilities Planning Council?

Council members and a small staff work on ways to improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities in New Mexico. The Council's goal is to identify the support needs of children and adults with disabilities and to advocate for the quality and availability of those supports. The Council does not provide direct services. It acts as a planning and coordinating body for New Mexicans with disabilities.

The Council:

• Speaks out on issues affecting people with developmental disabilities

• Advises and educates the Governor, legislature, State agencies and service providers about the needs of people with developmental disabilities;

• Develops a five year state plan for Council activities;

• Reviews state plans which affect people with developmental disabilities;

• Funds a variety of small grant projects to increase our understanding and capacity to improve quality of life of persons with developmental disabilities