CTCDD - Ct. Council on Developmental Disabilities
{The mission of the CT Council on Developmental Disabilities is to promote the full inclusion of all people with disabilities in community life.}
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THE COUNCIL ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
 
The Council on Developmental Disabilities is a Governor-appointed body of people with disabilities, family members and professionals who work together to promote the full inclusion of people with disabilities in community life. First established by Governor Thomas Meskill in 1971, the CT Council is currently authorized and funded by the federal Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000. The CT Council receives a fixed amount of federal funds each year and maintains an office with 3 staff members. The CT Council engages in advocacy, capacity building and systems change activities on behalf of people with developmental disabilities, their families and their communities. The Council speaks out on issues; educates communities, policymakers and service providers; and funds initiatives designed to create opportunities for inclusion in community life, reduce dependence on government services and restore citizen control over programs.
 
MISSION

The mission of the CT Council on Developmental Disabilities is to promote the full inclusion of all people with disabilities in community life. Adopted March 13, 1998.

What's new?
as of 01/07/2012
 
5 YEAR STATE PLAN
 
The new 5 year State plan is now posted here.  The public comment notice for the new plan is here.  Directions can be found here.
 
PARTNERS IN POLICYMAKING

Partners in Policymaking 2012 is a nationally recognized model of leadership and advocacy training.  Don’t miss this opportunity to participate in an intense seven  part leadership training program!  This exciting training will increase your skills in leadership and advocacy and allow participants to meet and speak with leading experts in the field of developmental disabilities.    People with disabilities and parents of children with disabilities are encouraged to participate in this monthly  weekend training session which includes transportation, overnight accommodations and meals. All training is provided at no cost. Follow this link  to the Partners in Policymaking attachments for more information and sign up today!

The Council Has Hired a New Disability Policy Specialist!

The Connecticut Council on Developmental Disabilities is pleased to  announce that Cathy Adamczyk has joined the staff as our new Disability Policy Specialist.  Cathy brings  a wealth of experience to this position.  She has served as both a member and Chair of the DD Council.  She is  the founder of North Star Parent Support Group , a large family support network in the greater Naugatuck Valley.  She was previously employed as the family training coordinator at the University of Connecticut A.J. Pappanikou Center for Excellence  in Developmental Disabilities. Cathy can be reached at Cathleen.Adamczyk@ct.gov  

History of the Developmental Disabilities Movement

The history of the developmental disabilities movement from ancient times to the present has been digitized and put on line by the Minnesota Council on Developmental Disabilities. Click here for links to Parallels in Time, Parallels in Time II, and the history of the Developmental Disabilities Act.

http://www.mnddc.org/parallels/index.html

http://www.mnddc.org/parallels2/index.htm

http://www.mnddc.org/dd_act/dd-act.html

CTCDD PUBLICATIONS
You can find a list of publications put out by the Council, including the IEP Guide and Special Education Made Easy here.
 
CTCDD PHOTOS ONLINE
See what your Council is up to in pictures! Click here to view our photo gallery (you will be taken to a different site to view the photos).
 
ABLE LIVES!
{Able Lives}
The new public television series Able Lives focuses on how Connecticut residents live with disabilities. The Able Lives series is created in a “docuzine” style, combining both documentary and magazine formats, with each 30-minute episode featuring three or four story segments.
 
Able Lives is a Connecting Our Communities production of CPTV in partnership with the Connecticut Council on Developmental Disabilities and the Connecticut Department of Developmental Services in association with the Connecticut State Department of Education and the Bureau of Rehabilitation Services, with additional funding provided by the Corporation for Independent Living and NewAlliance Foundation.
 
 
New! Segments are now on YouTube. Watch the first one here.
 
FAMILIES AGAINST RESTRAINT AND SECLUSION
A national Blog and listserve regarding the Use of Restraints and Seclusion in schools and residential facilities.
 
 
NEW DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE
Available now on our Publications page are a graphics-rich version (1.32MB PDF) of "A Guide for Including People with Disabilities in Disaster Planning" and a lighter (129KB PDF) text-only version of the same document.  We also now have a new document called Aversives, Restraints and Seclusion:  Know The Warning Signs
 
2012 MEETING SCHEDULE
Our 2012 Schedule of Meetings can be found here.
 
THE COUNCIL IS SEEKING NEW MEMBERS!
The CT Council on Developmental Disabilities is taking applications for Council membership from people with developmental disabilities and parents of children with developmental disabilities.  Click here for details.
 
HELP WANTED: MEETING ASSISTANT
The CT Council on Developmental Disabilities is looking for a person to serve on per diem as a Meeting Assistant to help Council members with developmental disabilities at Council meetings and events. Click here for details and application information.