Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act

The DD Act was created to ensure that individuals with developmental disabilities and their families had access to  culturally competent services, supports, and other assistance and opportunities that promote independence, productivity, and integration and inclusion into the community.  The Act calls for the development of: State Councils on Developmental Disabilities in each state to promote, through systemic change, capacity building, and advocacy activities that are consumer and family-centered.   National Disability Rights Network (previously known as Protection and Advocacy Systems "P&A") in each to protect the legal and human rights of individuals with developmental disabilities   University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) Education, Research, and Service to provide interdisciplinary pre-service preparation of students and fellows, community service activities, and the dissemination of information and research findings Public Law 106-402 The text of the act   About Developmental Disability Programs From the Administration on Developmental Disabilities   Federal Definition of Developmental Disability From the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities   State Programs - Find the Planning Council, P&A, and UCEDD in your state From the Administration on Developmental Disabilities   National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities A national organization of 55 State and Territorial Councils working towards positive system change on behalf of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families   Association of University Centers on Disabilities National organization that promotes and supports the national network of university centers on disabilities, which includes University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities   National Association of Protection and Advocacy Systems A national association of protection & advocacy systems.