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The mission of the Governor's Council
on Developmental Disabilities is "to collaborate with Georgia citizens,
public and private advocacy organizations, and policy makers to positively
influence public policies that enhance the quality of life for people with
developmental disabilities and their families. The Council provides
collaboration through information and advocacy activities, program
implementation and funding, and public policy analysis and research. |
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The Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities for Georgia, Georgia's DD Council, authorized under Public Law 106-402, the
Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act
Amendments of 2000, is one of 55 entities of its type in the
United States and territories that report to the
U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services, Administration on Developmental
Disabilities. The GCDD is an independent agency, attached to
the Georgia
Department of Human Resources for administrative purposes.
Its activities are governed by a 27 member board, appointed by
the Governor and comprised of at least 60 percent individuals
with developmental disabilities and family members.
Other members include policymakers that represent various
agencies and organizations having a vested interest in persons
with developmental disabilities.
The GCDD serves as an advocate for all persons with
developmental disabilities. The Council is charged with
creating systems change for people with developmental disabilities and their
families to: Increase independence, inclusion, integration, and productivity and
self-determination for people with developmental disabilities through such
activities as public policy research, analysis, and reform, project
demonstrations, and education and training. The mission of the GCDD is to
collaborates with
citizens, public and private advocacy organizations, and
policymakers to positively influence public policies that
enhance the quality of life for people with developmental
disabilities and their families. The Council achieves
its mission through public policy research and analysis,
promoting advocacy, public relations and funding programs that
support best practices and capacity building.
The Council provides a forum and resources to promote its vision, values, goals, and mission. It continues to influence the direction of public policy at both the state and federal levels, to foster changes in service provision, to reflect the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities, and to promote public awareness of those needs. It does not provide direct services to individuals with developmental disabilities. Instead, the Council often acts as a convener for agencies, together with consumers, parents, and advocates to develop coordinated public policies. The Council often uses its resources to commission research on policy issues and fund model programs. The Council also funds projects to inform decision makers, legislators, and the general public about developmental disabilities.
The work of the Council is determined by our
5-Year Plan (PDF) and is implemented through an executive committee, committees, and task forces to address special issues.
Request our Annual Report for more information on the Council, including the Council's Vision & Mission Statement, and it's Values and Goals.
GCDD's 2006 Annual
Report (PDF)
The Council has a Strategic
Plan. Download
the 5 Year Strategic Plan in Microsoft Word format. (The report is about 50 pages.)
Also, the Council has a 2006 Work Plan.
Download
in Word Format.
To learn more about the DD Act play
DD
Act Jeopardy (Power Point)
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