| LEGISLATION: |
P.L. 103-230 (1994) |
| A. DEFINITION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY: |
In 1993, there are more than 3 million people with developmental disabilities. No change was made to the definition of developmental disability. |
| B. PROGRAM: |
The purpose of Councils is systemic change, capacity building, and advocacy to promote a consumer and family centered, comprehensive system and a coordinated array of services, supports, and assistance. |
| C. PRIME CONCEPTS: |
• Disability is a natural part of human existence.
• Discrimination against people with developmental
disabilities is widespread.
• There is a lack of awareness about developmental
disabilities.
• There are many people who are unserved and
underserved.
• There is a need for cultural competence.
• Goals for people include choice, living in the community,
pursuing productive lives, contributing to community,
having interdependent relationships, and achieving
inclusion.
• There is a policy of independence, productivity,
integration and inclusion; competence of people; decision making; cultural differences; recruitment;
community enrichment; and access to opportunities. |
| D. ALLOTMENT FORMULA: |
No formula mentioned; $70 million appropriated. |
| E. USE OF FUNDS: |
A total of 65 percent must be used for priority services and 35 percent for administration. |
| F. SERVICES: |
Employment activities, child development
activities, community living activities, and service
coordination/ community education activities. |
| G. ADMINISTRATION: |
A total of 50 percent of the members are
individuals with developmental disabilities or families; 1/3 are
individuals with developmental disabilities; 1/3 are parents of
children or adults with mental impairments; 1/3 are a
combination of disabilities; at least one person must represent
someone who has been institutionalized.
A conflict of interest policy must be in place. A rotation policy must be in place for the membership. |
| H. STATE PLAN: |
• Councils have a three-year planning cycle.
• A comprehensive review from the 1990 law stays in place.
• Employment is a mandatory priority area.
• An optional state priority exists.
• The Plan includes one year and three year objectives.
• Periodic evaluation of the plan must be established.
• A total of 65 percent of the funds must be for priority areas.
• There must be a public review process of the plan.
• The Plan must be reviewed annually. |
| I. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION: |
No change from previous law. |
| J. EVALUATION: |
No change from previous law. |
| K. BILL OF RIGHTS: |
No change from previous law. |
| L. HABILITATION PLANS: |
No change from previous law. |
M. PROTECTION
AND ADVOCACY: |
No change from previous law. |
| N. REVIEW PLANS: |
No change from previous law. |
O. EMPLOYEE
PROTECTION: |
No change from previous law. |
| P. SPECIAL REPORTS: |
An annual report must be submitted that lists activities, accomplishments, comparison with goals, accounting of funds, ICF-MR deficiency reports, trends, progress, access for unserved and underserved people, activities for people with disabilities other than developmental disabilities, and a description of the annual report. |
Q. PROFESSIONAL
ASSESSMENT
AND EVALUATION
SYSTEMS: |
Deleted. |
R. UNIVERSITY
AFFILIATED
PROGRAMS |
No change. |
| S. OTHER: |
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| T. ASSURANCES: |
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